Description
Indulge in guilt-free delight with these date-sweetened chocolate chip cookies! Made with wholesome ingredients, they replace refined sugars with the natural sweetness of Medjool dates. Rich chocolate chips blend seamlessly with the caramel essence of dates, creating a chewy treat that satisfies your sweet cravings. Ready in just 25 minutes, these cookies are perfect for cozy nights or spontaneous gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 8–10 dates)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend the pitted dates with a splash of water until smooth to create a natural sweetener.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, oats, and baking soda until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the date paste with any additional wet ingredients like vanilla extract until blended.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture and gently stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg