5 Ingredient Cookies

Recipe by modified from Minimalist Baker

Ingredients

• 5 dates, soaked for 10 minutes in warm water then drained
• 1 medium banana
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 3/4 cup almond meal
• 3/4 cup gluten free oats
• optional mix ins: dairy free chocolate chips, dried cranberries, raisins, nuts

Directions

• Add dates to a food processor and pulse until small bits remain.
• Add banana and almond butter and mix again until combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
• Next add the almond meal and rolled oats and pulse until a loose dough is formed.
• Scrape your dough into a mixing bowl. If it feels too wet to the touch to form into cookies, add another few Tbsp of almond meal and/or oats and stir.
• At this point, you can add in 1/4 cup of your mix-in of choice, such as dairy-free dark chocolate chips, raisins or nuts.
• Then chill dough for 10 minutes and preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Scoop out 1 Tbsp amounts of your cookie dough and form into loose discs, then arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet. They won’t expand so pack them closer together (but not touching).
• Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and somewhat firm to the touch.
• Remove and let set for a few minutes on the pan, then carefully transfer to a plate or cooling rack to cool.
• Serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for several days. Move to the fridge or freezer for longer term storage.

Serving Size
12 cookies

Posted To: Sweets