I love anything you can mix in one big bowl and then press into a tin.
These cookie squares are somewhere between a brownie and a cookie, hence the name. They are super quick to make and so nutrient dense that one little square will be enough to last you until lunch or dinner.
I have used half Buckwheat flakes and half Oat flakes just because I happened to have it but you can use one or the other or a mixture of both.
If your dates are dry, soak them in water for about an hour before using.
I have used a bit of Lucuma, but if you don’t have it, it’s fine without.
*Lucuma is made from whole Peruvian lucuma fruit that has been dried at low temperatures and milled into a fine powder. It is a low-glycemic sweetener with many nutrients including beta-carotene, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, calcium and protein. Lucuma has a maple-caramel like taste and I like to use it in sweet things and smoothies.
Makes 16 squares
Ingredients;
Brownie cookie;
- 1 C. Buckwheat Flakes
- 1 C. Oat flakes
- 5 tbsp. Cacao Powder
- 2 tsp. *Lucuma Powder (optional)
- 1/4 C. Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1/2 C. Peanut Butter or an nut butter
- 5 large soft Medjool dates, stones removed
- 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3 tbsp. Light Agave Syrup
- 2 tbsp. Coconut Oil
, melted or left in a warm place until soft.
- Sprinkles (optional)
, melted or left in a warm place until soft.____________________
Raw Chocolate Fudge Layer;
- 1/4 C. Raw Cocoa powder
- 1/4 C. Coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp. Date syrup
- 2 tbsp. Agave
Instructions;
Blend the Buckwheat and Oat flakes until you have flour and place in a bowl.
Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon.
In a food processor blend the Medjool dates until you have a paste, add a splash of water if necessary. Add the nut butter, the vanilla, the agave and the coconut oil. Blend until well mixed.
If you are using a home made nut butter you can add a pinch of salt. Store bought nut butters have salt already.
Now mix the dry into the wet and mix thoroughly. To test the consistency press a bit of mixture between your fingers or try to make a tiny ball, if it sticks together it good to go, if it crumbles add a little bit of water, or coconut oil. Blend, repeat.
Line a square dish 8″x 8″, with parchment paper, press the cookie brownie mixture into the dish and cover with cling film, refrigerate for a couple of hours until firm. Cover with a thin layer of raw chocolate or leave as is.
For the Chocolate fudge layer, mix all the ingredients and stir well to mix, spread or pour over the squares. Decorate with sprinkles and leave in the fridge to set. About one hour should be enough. Cut into 16 squares.
Note: the chocolate will melt slightly if left at room temperature for a while.
If you try this recipe let me know! Leave a comment below and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #thecookingspoonblog on instagram! You’ll make my day.
TCS 
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love the presentation on these, the colors add a lot festiveness!
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you very much for reblogging.
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Sounds amazing!
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Thank you Ursula. I am glad you stopped by.
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Your welcome! Great recipes.
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These bars sound amazing, and I love the festive touches!
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Thank you Starr :).
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Really a delicious and healthful treat, since I am staying away from refined sugar and flour this is something I would love to make. Great recipe and no baking makes it even better.
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Thank you so much Suzanne, they’re so easy to make too and just one little square keeps you going for quite a while 🙂
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These remind me of a deliciously healthy version of cosmic brownies from childhood! They look so stinking good. This would be a great dessert to take to any holiday parties! Wooohooo! Hope you are doing so well, Myra!!
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Thank you so much for your sweet comments Mack, it means the world to me. These would be great to take to parties, you can make them at least two days ahead (no last minute stress) and they travel well if kept cool.
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Oh perfect!!!!!!!! I am also planning a Christmas baking day this year and will certainly be adding these to the line up! Stay tuned !!! 🙂
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Yes, it is kid approved… my 3-year-old just took one look and said “I want that!”. I have never heard of Lucuma either… I will see if I can find some here. Thank you for sharing and teaching!
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Thank you so much for your sweet comment. The lucuma is a good tasting healthy addition but not necessary so if you can’t find it don’t worry. Your 3 year old sounds adorable. 🙂
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No bake has to be a great thing.
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Never heard of Lucuma, so it’s always great to learn about a new ingredient.
Great looking bars! 🙂
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Thank you Ronit, Lucuma is worth a try it has a nice natural sweetness.
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I’ll look for it.:)
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Ohh yummy! These look so good! Thank you for sharing xx 🙂
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