Healthy 3-Ingredient Date Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 150 grams rolled oats
02 - 125 grams natural peanut butter
03 - 200 grams pitted dates
04 - 120 millilitres water

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Place dates into a small saucepan with boiling water. Simmer for 10 minutes until soft.
03 - Add rolled oats to a blender and process until reduced to a fine flour.
04 - Transfer the oat flour to a medium bowl and add natural peanut butter. Mix to combine.
05 - Blitz softened dates with 120 millilitres water in a blender until a thick paste forms.
06 - Add the date paste to the oat and peanut butter mixture. Stir until evenly incorporated.
07 - Portion dough into tablespoon-sized balls, arrange on the lined tray, and flatten gently with a fork.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through. Check after 10 minutes; bottoms should be golden brown.
09 - Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Store covered at room temperature for up to 10 days.

# Notes:

01 - For best texture, use fresh natural peanut butter and ensure oats are finely ground.
02 - These cookies do not brown on top; judge doneness by the bottom colour.

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