Nutty "Raw" Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

1. 1

   Soak the pitted dates in 1/4 cup hot water for 5 minutes; reserve the water.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine the almonds, coconut flakes, oats and salt.

3. 3

   Pulse until a fine meal forms.

4. 4

   Add the peanut butter, soaked dates, 3 tablespoons of the reserved soaking water and the vanilla.

5. 5

   Process until the mixture forms a cookie-dough consistency.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl, then fold in the chocolate chips.

7. 7

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Using an ice cream scoop, portion the dough onto the baking sheet.

9. 9

   Refrigerate until the dough is chilled and set, about 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container with parchment in between the layers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.