THREE-INGREDIENT PB&ME COOKIES [RECIPE]

(Recipe inspired by and photos provided by Lunch Box Bunch)

INGREDIENTS:

  • 10-12 Medjool Dates, pitted and soaked for at least 20 minutes in hot water (blends into about 2/3 cup date paste)
  • 1/3 cup PB&Me
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
  • 2 tsp warm water, as needed
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • Optional add-in: 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • Optional date-paste add-in: 1-3 Tbsp water (if needed)

 

DIRECTIONS:

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. DIY coconut flour: I made my own coconut flour by blending low-fat coconut shreds in my Vitamix from low to high until a fine powder formed.
    3. To make date paste: add all the pitted/soaked/drained Medjool dates to a high speed blender. start blending from low to high, scraping down the sides ever minute or so. Add in 1-2 Tbsp water if needed to blend -- this is usually needed if your dates were extra dry or did not soak long enough. Note: Your paste does not need to be perfectly smooth and creamy - it can be slightly lumpy if you don't mind those textures in your cookies. Another tip: If you don't mind adding oil, you can add 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil to the date paste to help smooth things out and make it a bit richer.
    4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the date paste and the PB&Me. Then fold in any optional ingredients like the vanilla extract and vinegar and baking powder combo. (The vinegar and baking powder make your cookies a bit fluffier.) Now fold in the coconut flour. If your dough feels a bit too thick or dry, you can fold in the optional 2 tsp warm water. The dough should be similar to a traditional cookie dough, with a bit more texture. Finally, fold in the optional chocolate chips.
    5. Roll your dough into balls and place on the baking sheet. Press down on the cookies with a fork, in a criss cross design.
    6. Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 9-12 minutes.
    7. Serve warm and store leftovers in the fridge or freezer. These are super as grab-n-go snacks or healthy dessert nibbles. I love them with cold almond milk.