In honor of National Cookie Day, we wanted to give you all a recipe that we have been loving lately. This also marks our first dessert recipe and these cookies are definitely up to the task.
These chocolate, coconut, and peanut butter cookies are vegan, gluten free and sugar free… I know that might have just scared most of you off. However, for those of you brave enough to keep reading you will be rewarded. I promise!
These cookies are sweet, moist and delicious. They will surprise you and anyone you share them with because they are not just healthy but also delicious and rich.
The dates act as a great sweetener and binder for these cookies. The coconut and peanut butter add a depth of flavor that makes these cookies irresistible. I hope you make cookies today in honor of this fun holiday. And If you are looking to try something a little healthier, these are a great pick.
- 1 Cup Rolled Oaks
- 10 Whole Dates (Pitted and Chopped)
- ½ Cup Peanut Butter (We love using coconut peanut butter if you can find it!)
- ¼ Cup Dried Coconut Flakes
- ¼ Cup Vegan Chocolate Chips
- 5 Tbsp Almond Milk (or any nut milk will work)
- 3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Pit and chop the dates. Add the oats, chopped dates, peanut butter, coconut flakes and almond milk to a food processor. Blend until well combined and no large pieces of dates remain.
- Add the baking powder, cocoa powder and vanilla into the food processor. Process until all is incorporated and a large ball of dough forms in the machine.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl and stir in chocolate chips.
- With a spoon, make appropriately sized balls and place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Using a fork or your fingers flatten them down on the pan forming the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Serve immediately or store for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
- Enjoy.
Can you use fresh ground peanut butter or do you have use peanut butter from a jar?
Fresh would be awesome I’m sure! You may need to add a Tbsp more of nut milk, if they seem too dry. Great idea!
Thank you!