Healthy Date and Carrot Oat Cookies
A healthy treat for Easter and for any other time of the year
Anything with carrot in it is an Easter recipe, right? :) I think so and that is why this recipe has found its way to my Easter recipes list. I find myself craving all kinds of sweets all the time and cookies are definitely one of the main ones of those cravings. For a change I decided to try making something that would keep the sweet tooth satisfied, but would not have any added sugar or fat in it.
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When I am thinking of natural sweeteners, dates are definitely my favorite one. I love eating them as a snack, especially those super soft ones that break in your hands and melt in your mouth..mmm.. :) *took a break and went hunting for some dates* That is why it had to be dates for this recipe as well. To add a bit more sweetness and also to make this an Easter recipe we had to invite the carrot. I personally think this came to be a perfect combination of flavors and if I would give you this cookie and not tell you it has no sugar, you would never be able to tell, as these are really sweet.
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I would like to give you a little tip and that is when you buy the dates for this recipe or any other recipe with dates (don´t miss out my Healthy Date Bread and this amazing Sticky Toffee Pudding) try to get really soft dates as they will make a great smooth puree. However, if you are not able to get such soft dates or you happen to have some leftover dates at home that have gone a little hard, then just soak them for a little longer in that hot water and you will be fine :)
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If you are looking for some more healthy recipe options, I have some other great ones available for you here.
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Happy Baking lovelies!​
Step by Step Video
RECIPE
Healthy Date and Carrot Oat Cookies
A healthy treat with no added sugar or fat
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100g dates
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1/4tsp baking soda
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250ml boiling water
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2 medium eggs
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1 grated carrot
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150g oats
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30g flour
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2tsp baking powder
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50g pecan nuts (optional)
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DIRECTIONS
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In a medium bowl soak the dates with 250ml boiling water and baking soda for about 30 minutes.
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Drain the water from dates and blend them with an immersion blender until a smooth puree.
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Add eggs to the date puree and mix well until combined.
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Grate the carrot and add to the date puree, mix shortly.
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Combine all dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients. If using pecan nuts, crush them a little and also add to the bowl along with the dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until well combined.
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Portion the cookie batter into a baking tray covered with baking paper with a tablespoon and then shape into a cookie shape.
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Bake the cookies in 200°C for 15 minutes.
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Allow the cookies to cool for about 10 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack to cool them completely.
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Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container.
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