Chocolate + dates + protein: a hard-to-beat combination! Date purée adds natural sweetness and a chewy texture, while oats, TVP, and Zenit protein make these cookies more satisfying.
At a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 to 14 minutes
- Servings: 12 large cookies
- Protein: 8 g per cookie
- Nutrition: about 32 g of carbohydrates, 10 g of fat, and 5 g of fiber per cookie (basic version, approximate values)
Ingredients
- 500 ml (2 cups) rolled oats
- 310 ml (1 1/4 cups) date purée
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) Zenit organic chocolate plant protein
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) textured vegetable protein (TVP)
- 2 eggs
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) vegetable oil
- 5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, date purée, protein, TVP, eggs, oil, and baking powder.
- Add the chocolate chips and mix well.
- Using a 60 ml (1/4 cup) measuring cup, shape 12 balls on the baking sheet. Flatten them slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
Danielle’s tip
A simple recipe to make ahead for busy mornings, lunch boxes, or after an active day. With 32 g of carbohydrates, one cookie also makes a good pre-workout snack: see what to eat before exercising.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in these date cookies?
About 8 g of protein per cookie.
How should I store these cookies?
For up to 5 days in an airtight container, or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Danielle Dubois, Dt.P., nutritionist
Member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec
Founder of Zenit Nutrition