Healthy Coconut Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts)
• 1/2 cup chopped dried prunes or dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup almond meal or other nut meal (walnut, hazelnut)
• 8-10 dates (soaked and blended)
• 4 egg whites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a...: Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg...: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Then add almond meal and dates paste and whisk just until combined.

3. 3

   Add in the shredded coconut, prunes, nuts and...: Add in the shredded coconut, prunes, nuts and stir gently with a spatula.

4. 4

   Form heaping 1-tablespoon size rounds of coconut mixture...: Form heaping 1-tablespoon size rounds of coconut mixture onto baking sheet and bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool.