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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Kim Murphy

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup pitted dates
  • 1 very ripe banana
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dried cherries, chopped

Instructions

  • Chop dates and place in a bowl of warm water. Soak for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350º.  Place a silicone baking mat on a baking sheet or cover with parchment paper.
  • Drain the dates and place in a food processor.  Pulse until a ball starts to form.  Add almond butter and banana.  Blend until smooth.
  • Add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, almond flour, and oats and blend until smooth. Add water if too dry or add oats if too wet. Add cherries and blend until combined.
  • Place small spoonfuls on the baking sheet.  Makes 24 cookies.  Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes.  Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg