This delicious treat is a delicious and healthy way to treat yourself in moderation!
Soak dates in 1 cup of water for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Combine oats, flour, coconut, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
Roughly chop the dates.
Add applesauce or yogurt, syrup, and dates and mix until all ingredients are moist.
Form little balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet (it may take some work to form the dough and get the balls to stick together).
Press cookies lightly so they do not roll off cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Take out cookie sheet and flip cookies. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Let cool for 2-5 minutes before serving.
Serving Size 2 cookies
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 90mg4%
- Potassium 0mg
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Soak dates in 1 cup of water for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Combine oats, flour, coconut, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
Roughly chop the dates.
Add applesauce or yogurt, syrup, and dates and mix until all ingredients are moist.
Form little balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet (it may take some work to form the dough and get the balls to stick together).
Press cookies lightly so they do not roll off cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Take out cookie sheet and flip cookies. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Let cool for 2-5 minutes before serving.