Treat yourself to a cookie revolution with this healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe! Packed with good-for-you ingredients, these cookies have a delicious crunch and cocoa kick. They’re the perfect excuse to fire up the oven and fill your home with the aroma of baked goodness.
Ingredients:
- 10 dates, stoned and finely chopped
- 60ml (1/4 cup) boiling water
- 90g (1 cup) rolled oats
- 400g (1lb) tin of Coles chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 45g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut
- 75g (1/3 cup) solidified coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder, plus extra for flattening
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Soak the chopped dates in boiling water for about 10 minutes to soften.
In a food processor, combine the soaked dates (with the water), oats, chickpeas, desiccated coconut, coconut oil, cocoa powder, baking powder, egg and vanilla extract. Mix until you have a smooth dough.
Using a spoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking tray.
Flatten each ball with the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass dusted with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are firm and slightly crispy around the edges.
Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
