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Chocolate-Date Cookies – Vegan & Sugar-Free
When the weather gets colder and the first festive scents fill the air, it’s time for healthy, chocolatey treats. These chocolate-date cookies are the perfect sugar-free alternative to traditional Christmas cookies. Their natural sweetness comes from dates, and unsweetened cocoa powder provides a rich chocolate flavor. Quick and easy to make, they are a highlight on any cookie platter and also perfect as a small snack in between meals!
Why Dates?
Dates are a fantastic natural sweetener, packed with nutrients like fiber, potassium, and magnesium. Using dates means you can skip refined sugar while still enjoying a delightful sweetness and a hint of caramel flavor. Combined with cocoa, these cookies are a real treat for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
- 200 grams dates (pitted and roughly chopped)
- 100 grams oats (fine or coarse, as preferred)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 50 grams nuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Soak the dates in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften them. Drain and blend them in a food processor or mixer until a sticky paste forms.
- Transfer the date paste to a bowl and mix in the melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Combine well. Add the oats and, if desired, the chopped nuts, and knead everything into a uniform dough. If the dough is too soft, add more oats.
- Shape the dough into small balls and gently flatten them into cookie shapes. Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 180 °C (top/bottom heat) for about 10–12 minutes. Let them cool on a wire rack after baking.
- The chocolate-date cookies are now ready to enjoy! Stored in an airtight container, they stay moist and delicious for several days.
Notes
These chocolate-date cookies are the perfect choice for anyone who wants to eat consciously without sacrificing indulgence. The natural sweetness of the dates and the slight crunch of the oats pair beautifully with the intense cocoa flavor. Whether as a snack or part of a festive cookie platter, these cookies deliver great taste and a good feeling. Give them a try and bring healthy chocolate enjoyment to the table!
Enjoy your meal and share your creations with me by tagging @vegan_franzi on social media or using the hashtag #gonut.
