Vegan Cookies with Dates and Raisins

Ingredients:

3/4 cup dates, pitted
1/3 cup peanuts
1 small ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
65 gram coconut oil
1/2 cup rice or almond flour
1/4 cup oats
1/3 cup raisins

Instructions:

Soften dates and peanuts by soaking in water for 15 minutes.

Drain, and place into a food processor along with banana, vanilla essence, and coconut oil. Note that you do not need to melt the coconut oil before using. Blend for 1-2 minutes.

Add flour and oats, and mix again. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Add extra flour or oats if necessary.

Remove from blender and place into a mixing bowl.

Fold in the raisins.

Place dough onto a lightly dusted board and roll until approx 1-cm thick.

Cut cookies into shape with a cookie cutter and place on a lined baking tray.

Bake 150 degrees C for 10-13 minutes.

Let cool before serving.