Oat, almond and chia cookies

Ingredients

• 10 fresh dates (150g), pitted
• 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
• ⅓ cup (80ml) milk
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup (120g) almonds, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons white chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Place 8 of the dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes to soften. Drain and mash with a fork.
3. Finely chop the remaining dates and place in a large bowl. Add the mashed dates, oats, milk, cinnamon, egg, almond, chia and maple syrup. Mix well to combine.
4. Roll 2 tablespoonfuls of the mixture into a ball and place onto a large lightly-greased baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Flatten slightly. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
5. Cook for 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.