Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2/3 cup soft dates, pitted (120g) – preferably Khadrawy dates
- 3 tbsp non-dairy milk (45g)
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (65g)
- ½ tsp salt (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (optional)
Dry Ingredients
- 2/3 cup gluten free rolled oats, blended into flour (80g) or 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Garnishes (Optional)
- Melted dark chocolate
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and allow it to fully preheat for an even baking environment.
- Blend wet ingredients: In a food processor, combine the pitted dates, non-dairy milk, peanut butter, salt (if using), and vanilla bean paste (if using). Blend until the mixture is smooth with no large date pieces remaining.
- Add dry ingredients and form dough: Add the oat flour and baking powder to the food processor. Pulse the mixture until a uniform dough forms, scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Shape cookies: Scoop out heaping tablespoons (about 40g each) of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then flatten each ball gently using the back of a fork to create the classic cookie shape.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until they are set and lightly golden on the edges.
- Garnish (optional): Once the cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle melted dark chocolate over them and sprinkle with flaky sea salt to enhance their flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Using soft dates like Khadrawy ensures a smoother blending and natural sweetness without any added sugars.
- Non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk works well; avoid watery ones for better dough consistency.
- Gluten-free oat flour can be made by blending rolled oats at home or purchased pre-ground.
- For a richer flavor, you can toast the oat flour lightly before adding to the dough.
- These cookies freeze well; store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- For a nuttier taste, substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
