Peanut Butter Date Cookies

• 2 tablespoons Carb+
• 1 teaspoon of zero/low-calorie sweetener – optional
• 100g peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil – melted
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice malt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 45g dates – chopped
• 130g almond meal
• 2 tablespoons almond milk

1. Step 1: Pre-heat oven to 160°C.
2. Step 2: Combine all wet ingredients, and mix well.
3. Step 3: Add all dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stir in well.
4. Step 4: Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls, place on a lined baking tray and press down slightly with a fork.
5. Step 5: Bake for 12 minutes, until golden.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nicole Frain

Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!