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Luke Coutinho - Priyanka Vithlani (Meal Planning Analyst)

No-Bake Almond Cookies

Crunchy and crisp on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside is equal to a warm and cozy Almond cookie. Made with simple ingredients including protein-rich almond butter, gluten-free oat flour, and dates as a natural sweetener, these are the perfect dessert and snack to devour with moderation.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 Cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 - 4 Medjool dates
  • 4 tbsp almond butter
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free steel-cut oats/oats groats
  • 2 tbsp almonds powdered
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Soak dates in hot water for 15 minutes.
  2. Don't discard the reserved liquid.
  3. Blend the dates into a food processor until smooth.
  4. Add the date mixture and the other ingredients to a bowl and mix them.
  5. Roll into about 1-inch balls.
  6. Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Store in airtight containers.
Tips and variations
  1. If the mixture is too thick to process, add a tablespoon or 2 of the reserved liquid to get into the desired consistency.
Power tips and variations
  1. You can alternate dates with figs when unavailable.
  2. You can use peanut butter in place of almond butter if it suits you.
  3. Use raw banana flour or amaranth flour when steel cuts are unavailable.
  4. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

  • Using almond butter and powdered almonds makes it rich in Vitamin E and magnesium and antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and polyphenols.
  • The resistant starch and good microbes present in steel-cut oats do all the marvelous work in your body like maintaining optimum digestive health, controlling and boosting your serotonin levels, keeping disease-causing bacteria at bay, and strengthening your immune function. 70% of your immunity lies in your gut.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.