Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Kim Murphy
- 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
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.
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