6dried datessoaked in warm water (or about 7-8 tablespoon date syrup)
3teaspoonscocoa powder
1Tablespoonchia seeds
2Tablespoonscoconut oil
1 ½cupsalmond meal
¼teaspoonsalt
teaspoonvanilla extractoptional:
If not sweet enough, add a ½ tablespoon maple syrup or honey
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350º.
Soak the dates in the warm water until soft, about 5 minutes or so, then squeeze out the water and add the dates to the blender. You can add about 2-3 Tablespoons of the soaking water if necessary, and the melted coconut oil. Blend until a paste forms. (If desired, add the optional vanilla now.)
In a bowl, mix together almond meal, salt, cocoa powder, and chia seeds. Add date paste and stir well. It will probably be a little crumbly, which is fine. It might be sticky if you added extra water, which is also fine! Taste and adjust as desired.
Scoop one Tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into a ball, or shape with your measuring spoon. (Makes 12-16 balls.) Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and then flatten with your hands, a fork, or the bottom of a glass. (Or leave them with rounded tops!)
Bake on 350º for 12-15 minutes.
Tips for this recipe: Based on your blender, and how much water you need to get your dates pureed, the final results might vary. I made these by warming the dates instead of soaking, and then blending them without water. The resulting cookies were firm and almost crunchy, so you can totally do that. I preferred them a little softer, so soaking them works perfectly.