Easy No-Bake Sugar-Free Chocolate Cookies

With no baking required, these are the quickest cookies you will make and a great go-to if you've just realised you have nothing in the cupboard and you have visitors arriving for a cuppa! With no added sugar, you won't have to wrestle them out of your toddlers hands and can relax knowing they are suitable for the whole family. If you prefer a sweeter cookie, swap out the date water for maple syrup or rice malt syrup. Also, if you are making these for someone who is gluten-free, ensure you use gluten-free oats. 

For alternative snack recipes that are suitable for your little one, try our Fruit Bars or Bliss Balls recipe.

Easy No-Bake Sugar-Free Chocolate Cookies Recipe

• Suitable from: 12+ month old
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: -
• Ingredients: 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup of flaked almonds (or almond meal), 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder, 8-10 pitted dates, 50ml Coconut oil 

1. Place dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow them to soften. (Do not discard this water later - you will use it!)
2. Place all ingredients into the Babycook mixing bowl and pulse until they are chopped.
3. Add 4 tablespoons of the date water to the Babycook mixing bowl and pulse until it forms in clumps.
4. Roll the mixture into balls and then press into flat cookie shapes.
5. Place in the fridge for approximately 30 minutes to set.

Et voila, bon appétit!

Chef’s tip

If you prefer a sweeter style cookie, replace the date water with 3-4 tablespoons of maple syrup/rice malt syrup. For a choc-mint twist, add a few drops of food grade Peppermint Oil with the coconut oil.