Healthy Pecan Date Cookies
Healthy Pecan Date Cookies: Naturally Sweet, Soft & Nutty
If you're anything like me, you're always looking for a wholesome treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the sugar crash. That’s exactly what these Healthy Pecan Date Cookies deliver — soft, chewy, nutty bites of joy that come together in just one bowl (or food processor, to be exact). No refined sugar, no flour, and packed with real-food ingredients — these cookies are everything I love in a clean snack.
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Healthy Pecan Date Cookies
These healthy pecan date cookies are my go-to when I want something sweet that doesn’t derail my day.
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Pecan Date Cookies:
These aren’t your typical cookies. They’re:
Naturally sweetened with juicy Medjool dates
Packed with heart-healthy fats from pecans
Completely flourless and gluten-free
Easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins
Dairy-free and can easily be made vegan
Whether you enjoy them with your afternoon tea, as a post-workout treat, or stashed in your freezer for that late-night craving, these cookies are a game changer.
Storage Tips:
Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. They’re delicious cold and hold together better once chilled!
Variations & Add-Ins:
Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds
Add shredded coconut or chopped dried fruit
Use cacao nibs for a lower sugar option
Sprinkle with extra flaky sea salt before baking for that sweet-salty magic
Pro Tips:
Make sure your dates are soft—if not, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first.
Don’t over-process the batter after adding mix-ins—just a quick pulse is enough.
For a crunchier texture, bake 1-2 minutes longer, but watch closely!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I make these cookies vegan?
Yes! Just use a flax egg instead of a regular egg. Mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it sit for 5 minutes to gel.
Are these cookies keto or low-carb?
While they're naturally sweetened with dates and made with whole nuts, they are not considered low-carb or keto-friendly due to the natural sugars in dates.
Can I use other nuts?
Absolutely. Walnuts and almonds work just as well!
Healthy Pecan Date Cookies
RECIPE: Healthy Pecan Date Cookies
Yield 16-18
Prep 5 min
Cook 10-12 min
Total 20 min
Healthy Pecan Date Cookies
If you're craving a cookie that's naturally sweet, gluten-free, and made with wholesome ingredients, these Healthy Pecan Date Cookies are about to become your new go-to treat. Packed with healthy fats from pecans, naturally sweetened with dates, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like dark chocolate or coconut—these chewy, soft cookies are easy to make and impossible to resist!
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups raw pecans, 150g (walnuts or almonds)
1 tightly packed cup medjool dates, pitted, 225g
¼ teaspoon salt, 1.5g
½ tsp cinnamon, 1gr
½ teaspoon baking soda, 2g
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 5g
1 egg (or 1 flax egg is 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds, 7g with 3 tablespoons water, 45g)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 5g
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, 60g (or cacao nibs, raisins, shredded coconut, chopped nuts)
Flakey sea salt to sprinkle
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, briefly process the pecans into a crumbly texture.
Add in the dates, salt, baking soda, vanilla, egg or flax egg, and vinegar. Process again, until the batter looks relatively smooth and sticky.
Add in the 1/3 cup chocolate chips, or any other mix-ins you like, and process briefly to mix them in. Use a tablespoon or 1-ounce cookie scoop to scoop the dough.
Drop the cookie dough onto the lined baking sheet, and use your fingers to flatten and shape the cookies. (They don't spread much on their own.) I usually get about 18 small cookies from this batch.
Bake at 350ºF for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely on the pan, as they will be fragile while they are still warm. Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer, and serve cold for a firm texture.
Macros (Approximate): 1 Cookie
Calories: 115 kcal | Protein: 1.5 g | Carbohydrates: 12.7 g | Fat: 7.3 g | Fiber: 1.9 g | Sugar: 10.3 g
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