Cocoa Date Cookies No Added Refined Sugar

Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Cocoa Date Cookies, a heavenly combination of rich cocoa flavor and natural sweetness—all with no added refined sugar. Perfect for health-conscious snackers or those seeking a clean dessert alternative, these cookies get their sweetness from luscious Medjool dates, blended into a silky paste for the ultimate wholesome base. Ground oats and almond flour create a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while a touch of unsweetened cocoa powder adds a chocolatey depth. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an optional sprinkle of dark chocolate chips for an extra indulgence, these cookies are perfect for meal preps, post-workout snacks, or kid-friendly treats. Plus, they’re gluten-free and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, making them a standout choice for clean eating. Serve them warm or store for later—they’ll be your new favorite healthy homemade dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Medjool dates, pitted
• 0.25 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Almond flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the pitted dates in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.

Step 3

In a food processor, add the soaked dates along with the soaking water. Blend until a smooth paste forms.

Step 4

Add the rolled oats to the food processor and pulse until the oats are broken down into a coarse flour-like consistency.

Step 5

Add the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a sticky dough.

Step 6

If using chocolate chips, fold them into the dough by hand with a spatula.

Step 7

Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a ball. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Gently flatten each ball with the back of a spoon or your hand to form cookie shapes.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just set.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(365.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1185.3

Total Fat 50.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 817.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 91.5g
Protein 31.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.8mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1522.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 55.3%