Looking for a delicious treat without flour or sugar? These healthy cookies are packed with natural sweetness, crunchy texture, and plant-based goodness — making them a perfect energy-boosting dessert. Whether you need a quick snack or a sweet bite with your tea, this recipe has you covered.
🍪 Why You’ll Love Them
- No flour, no refined sugar – perfect for clean eating
- Naturally sweet – thanks to dates and dried cranberries
- Full of texture – with nuts, seeds, and oats for a satisfying crunch
- Rich and satisfying – with dark chocolate and a hint of olive oil
📝 Ingredients:
- 120 g (4 oz) soft dates (pitted)
- 50 g (1.8 oz) dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
- 30 g (1 oz) rolled oats
- 60 g (2 oz) raw almonds
- 30 g (1 oz) unsalted peanuts
- 20 g (0.7 oz) pumpkin seeds
- 15 g (0.5 oz) sesame seeds
- 15 ml raw honey (or leave out for ultra low-sugar)
- 130 g (4.6 oz) dark chocolate (sugar-free)
- 20 ml extra virgin olive oil
👩🍳 How to Prepare:
- Soften the Dates
Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they’re firm, then drain. - Blend the Base
In a food processor, blend dates and cranberries until a sticky paste forms. - Add the Crunch
Add oats, almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and sesame. Pulse a few times until combined but still chunky. - Shape the Cookies
Scoop out the mixture and press it into cookie shapes. Place on a tray lined with baking paper. - Melt the Chocolate
Gently melt the dark chocolate with olive oil over low heat. Drizzle or dip each cookie. - Chill and Set
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
✅ Enjoy Naturally
These cookies are ideal as a midday energy bite, a clean dessert, or a nourishing treat without guilt. Store them in the fridge for up to a week — if they last that long!
Healthy, homemade, and 100% delicious. You won’t even miss the sugar!
