1 cup of wholemeal flour 

¾ cup of almond meal 

10 pitted dates, medjool work best due to the texture 

1 cup of milk of your choice 

2 tbsp of olive oil 

1 tbsp of coconut sugar or sweetener of your choice 

1 tsp of vanilla extract

Pinch of cinnamon 

⅓ cup of good quality chocolate chips 

¼ cup of chopped walnuts 

2 tsp of baking powder

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius 

2. Line an oven-proof baking tray with baking paper 

3. Combine the flour, almond meal and dates in a high speed blender. Blend well to ensure the dates are well dispersed amongst the mixture

4. Add the remaining ingredients (excluding the chocolate chips and walnuts) and blitz until a sticky dough has formed 

5. Fold through the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts 

6. Roll the mixture into balls and place them onto your pre-lined baking tray. Flatten each ball well with the back of a large spoon 

7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until golden on the outside