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Healthy No-Bake Cookie Dough Squares (Vegan)

HEALTHY NO-BAKE COOKIE DOUGH SQUARES

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These Healthy No-Bake Cookie Dough Squares are chewy, nutty, and perfectly sweet, with a rich chocolate topping that perfectly complements the soft cookie dough base. Plus you don’t need to turn on the oven for this recipe!
Author Annie
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield 16 squares
Category Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 cup (240 g) Medjool dates, pitted*
  • 1-2 tablespoon water, added if needed
  • 2 ¼ cup (234 g) oat flour , or finely ground oats
  • 5 tablespoon (75 g) peanut butter
  • 5 tablespoon (77 g) maple syrup or agave*
  • 2 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (160 g) chocolate chunks/chips , (divided in 2 parts)
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup (45 g) roasted peanuts

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Blend the dates: Place the pitted dates in a food processor and blend until they form a smooth paste. In this step you can add 1-2 tablespoon water if you’re having trouble processing the dates.
  • Form the dough: Now add oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, salt and process until a dough forms. If the dough is still dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed.
  • Add chocolate and peanuts: Stir in half of the chocolate chunks/chips (80 g) until evenly distributed. Press the dough into a lined baking dish, creating an even layer. Sprinkle the roasted peanuts over the top, pressing them lightly into the dough.
  • Prepare the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler (au bain marie), melt the remaining chocolate chunks/chips (80 g) with the coconut oil until smooth.
  • Top the squares: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dough, spreading it evenly.
  • Set and serve: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate topping is set. Once set, cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

NOTES

  • Dates: If measured with a cup, make sure you measure them pitted and very compacted. If measured by weight, measure 240 g already pitted.
  • Maple or agave syrup: Taste the dough first with 4 tablespoon of syrup. If you like that level of sweetness, don't add the fifth one. It’s a matter of taste.
  • If you haven't already, be sure to check out the 'How to make this recipe' section above for a visual walkthrough of each step.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1 square | Calories: 222 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 57 mg | Potassium: 276 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 20 g
Keywords easy no-bake recipe, healthy vegan dessert, vegan cookie dough, vegan cookies dough squares
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