These no bake healthy Samoa cookies are an easy, delicious treat made with just five simple ingredients. They feature dates, toasted unsweetened coconut, toasted pecans, dark chocolate, and coconut oil. These cookies taste and look just like the beloved Girl Scout cookie but are refined sugar free, paleo, gluten-free, and vegan friendly!
Girl Scout Season isn’t Over Yet!
Did you miss out on Girl Scout cookie season?! It typically runs from January to April. But fear not! I’m bringing you a new recipe that recreates one of the most beloved (and most delicious) girl scout cookie: the Samoa (also known as Caramel DeLites). Now, you can enjoy this cookie year round. And in a much healthier way!
I’m bringing you a no bake, 5 ingredient, wholesome take on the Samoa. It contains that classic chocolate coconut combo with a little crunch from the pecans. Plus, looks just like a Samoa. Better yet, it’s super easy and quick to make and also only uses good for you, real ingredients. Yum!
Ingredients in this cookie
Here’s what you’ll need to make this no bake healthy Samoa cookies:
- dates, adds sweetness and acts as the binder for the cookie. I like to soak mine in hot water and drain them to soften them so they blend better.
- toasted unsweetened coconut, the coconut is toasted to really bring out the coconut flavor and provides a little more crunch and texture to the coconut. I prefer unsweetened so the cookies do not become overly sweet.
- toasted pecans, I also toasts these with the coconut to bring out their flavor. The pecans also provide a nice crunch to the cookie – which helps mimic classic crunch of a Samoa.
- dark chocolate, the cookie bottoms are dipped in dark chocolate with a drizzle on top too! I use a paleo dark chocolate to keep these cookies paleo but still delicious!
- coconut oil, helps smooth and thin out the chocolate so it easily coats the cookie.
How to make these no bake healthy Samoa cookies
In a food processor, combined dates, 1 1/4 cup toasted coconut, and pecans and blend until well combined and it forms a sticky dough.
Form the dough into about 10-12 patties. Cut a middle hole out of each so it resembles a donut shape. Top each with the extra toasted coconut. Place in freezer to set while you melt chocolate.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave on 50% power in increments of 45 second until fully melted.
Dip the bottom of each cookie in the dark chocolate and place on baking tray right side up until chocolate is set. Then drizzle dark chocolate on the top of each cookie. Place in freezer to set for about 5-10 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
Why you’ll love these healthy Samoa cookies
- This cookie is so easy to make plus no bake, so perfect for hot days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
- It’s refined sugar free, paleo, gluten-free and vegan.
- It’s made with only 5 ingredients.
- It tastes amazing and kid friendly!
Other healthy no bake treats
Healthy Samao Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 large dates pitted and soaked in hot water for 5 minutes then drained
- 1 ½ cups toasted unsweetened coconut divided**
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- ½ cup dark chocolate
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
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In a food processor, combined dates, 1 1/4 cup toasted coconut, and pecans and blend until well combined and it forms a sticky dough.
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Form the dough into about 10-12 patties. Cut a middle hole out of each so it resembles a donut shape. Top each with the remaining toasted coconut nut. Place in freezer to set while you melt chocolate.
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In a microwave safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave on 50% power in increments of 45 second until fully melted.
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Dip the bottom of each cookie in the dark chocolate and place on baking tray right side up until chocolate is set. Then drizzle dark chocolate on the top of each cookie. Place in freezer to set for about 10 minutes!
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Enjoy!
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Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Notes
If your coconut and pecans are not pre-toasted, preheat the oven to 325 and toast for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn, until lightly browned.
