Looking for a tasty treat that’s both healthy and satisfying? These super healthy cookies are just what you need. Made without sugar or flour, they are packed with natural sweetness and nutritious ingredients. Let’s dive into this simple and delightful recipe.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Dates: 170 grams (6 ounces).
- Roasted Cashews: 50 grams (1.8 ounces).
- Almonds: 50 grams (1.8 ounces).
- Walnuts: 25 grams (0.9 ounces).
- Pine Nuts: 50 grams (1.8 ounces).
- Pumpkin Seeds: 25 grams (0.9 ounces).
- Sunflower Seeds: 25 grams (0.9 ounces).
Preparation Steps:
Soak the Dates: Start by placing the dates in a bowl and topping them up with cold water. Let them soak for about 15 minutes. This will make them softer and easier to blend, providing the natural sweetness and binding needed for our cookies.
Chop the Nuts: While the dates are soaking, take your roasted cashews, almonds, and walnuts and chop them into medium-sized pieces using a knife. This will add a delightful crunch to your cookies.
Combine Seeds and Nuts: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts with the pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. Mix them well to ensure an even distribution of all the ingredients.
Blend the Dates: After soaking, drain the water from the dates and place them in a blender or food processor. Blend until you achieve a smooth, paste-like consistency. This will act as the “glue” for your cookies.
Mix Everything Together: Pour the date paste into the bowl with your nut and seed mixture. Using a spatula or your hands, mix everything thoroughly until all the ingredients are well-coated with the date paste.
Shape the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small, round cookies. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t overbake.
Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, they’re ready to enjoy!
These cookies are perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy dessert option. They are naturally sweetened by dates and packed with the goodness of nuts and seeds. Enjoy your healthy, delicious cookies!