Just because you’ve cut out sugar doesn’t mean you have to give up sweet, satisfying treats! These healthy cookies are made entirely without flour or refined sugar, and they’re packed with energy-boosting ingredients like dates, nuts, seeds, and dark chocolate. Perfect as a nutritious snack or guilt-free dessert!
Ingredients:
- 120g (4 ounces) dates, pitted
- 50g (1.8 ounces) dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
- 30g (1 ounce) oatmeal
- 60g (2 ounces) almonds
- 30g (1 ounce) peanuts
- 20g (0.7 ounces) pumpkin seeds
- 15g (0.5 ounces) sesame seeds
- 15ml honey
- 130g (4.6 ounces) dark chocolate without sugar
- 20ml olive oil
Instructions:
- Soften the dates
If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain. - Blend the base
Place dates, cranberries, oatmeal, almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds in a food processor. Pulse until everything is chopped finely and sticks together when pressed. - Add honey
Drizzle in the honey and blend again until the mixture forms a sticky, cohesive dough. - Form the cookies
Scoop out small amounts of the mixture (about a heaping tablespoon each) and roll into balls. Flatten them slightly into cookie shapes. Place on a tray lined with parchment paper. - Melt the chocolate
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate with the olive oil, stirring until smooth. - Coat or drizzle
Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the tops for a beautiful finish. - Set and enjoy
Place cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
These cookies are naturally sweet, full of fiber and healthy fats, and give you a satisfying boost of energy without the crash of refined sugar. Perfect for breakfast on the go, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a wholesome dessert — you’ll love every bite!
