Chewy Flaxseed Cookies (Vegan & Oil-Free)
These Chewy Flaxseed Cookies are a vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free treat made with simple pantry ingredients and no eggs or dairy. They are easy to make, deliciously chewy, and perfect for a wholesome breakfast or satisfying snack any time of the day.
Equipment
- 1 Food processor
- 1 Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- ¾ cup flaxseed meal
- 1 cup dates pitted (I used 17 dates)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. If your dates are firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- Add the flaxseed meal, pitted dates, cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt to a food processor.
- Process again until a thick cookie dough forms. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Gently flatten with your hands, place on the prepared baking tray, and sprinkle with a few extra flax seeds on top if desired.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies look set around the edges. Let the cookies rest on the tray for 10 minutes—they will continue to firm up while staying deliciously chewy inside.
Notes
- Store flaxseed meal in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer to keep its healthy fats fresh and prevent bitterness.
- Use soft dates or soak them to blend smoothly and create naturally chewy cookies.
- Spoon and level the flaxseed meal instead of packing it into the measuring cup to avoid dry cookies.
- These cookies won’t spread in the oven, so shape them to your preferred thickness beforehand.
- This dough can get slightly sticky because of the dates and flax, so lightly dampen your hands with water before rolling to shape the cookies more easily.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 79mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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