Simple 5 Ingredient, 5 Minute Samoa Cookies Recipe

When I was a little kid, my best friend and next door neighbor was a girl scout. Every year, she would knock on our door, and my mom would buy boxfuls of cookies. Our favorite? Samoas! Absolutely. 100%. For sure.

As I got older, I became more and more aware of how I didn’t feel so great after a box of these cookies. But, they taste so good. I was dying to find an alternative that was easy to make, and was a bit more reasonable when it came to nutrition.

And that is where this 5 ingredient samoa cookie recipe comes from. And they really do only take a handful of minutes to throw together.

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Samoa Cookie Recipe Shopping List

24 dates
1 cup toasted coconut
1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark)
1 packet chocolate shakeology or 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder of your choice
1T coconut oil

How To Make This Samoa Cookie Recipe

This recipe comes together so quickly. You basically make the samoa topping, and then a chocolatey base and drizzle. Both steps are super easy.

First, throw your dates in a blender with the toasted coconuts. Blend them until they aren’t lumpy. It should be quite sticky and be easy to roll into balls, which is what you are going to do next.

Roll them into 12 balls, and place on a lined cookie sheet.

Then, take a spoon, press down in the center and make that cookie ball into the shape of a donut.

Toss it all in the freezer for 5 minutes while you do the next part.

Simply melt the chocolate chips, and coconut oil together. Microwave for 15 seconds at a time until it is nice a melted. If you’re adding the protein powder, mix this in.

Now, pull out your cookies, dip the bottoms in the chocolate sauce and then drizzle the rest of the chocolate over the top. Place back in the freezer for 5 minutes and they are ready to go!

Easy Date Samoa Recipe

I’m Trying To Eat 6 Dates A Day? How Many Cookies Do I Need?

Hey there! Does that mean you are about to have a baby! If so congratulations. Each cookie has about 2 dates which means have three of these to reach your goal.

If you are reading this and wondering why someone might want to eat 6 dates a day, let me demystify it for you quickly.

Multiple studies, most notably from the Journal of Obstetrics And Gynecology and the Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health  found that women who eat 6 dates a day in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy have some pretty amazing benefits.

Do any of these surprise you?

• women who ate dates were further dilated when they arrived at the hospital
• women who ate dates were less likely to have their water break before labor began
• they were more likely to go into labor on their own vs needing an induction
• they ultimately used less pitocin to move their labor along
• they had a shorter early phase of labor (8.5 hours vs 15 hours)

So if you are looking for a delicious way to eat dates at the end of your pregnancy, I hope you found something you can enjoy the next few weeks. Make sure to check out our other date recipes as well.

Why Did You Add Protein To The Chocolate? Does It Make It Taste Weird?

Excellent question my friend! I love dates – but they are also very sugary. I wanted to pair them with a protein to help prevent excess blood sugar spikes. Also, I tend to struggle to reach the protein goals I have for myself and I know I am not alone.

As a doula, I am always trying to get the most out of my recipes for my moms as well. Did you know that in the third trimester about 80% of moms do not get the recommended amount of protein in pregnancy?

Check out our guide to see if you are meeting your pregnancy protein goals.

On top of that, while I do tend to prefer whole food protein to powdered protein. I think a good protein powder can be beneficial in filling nutritional gaps.

One study found that supplementing their diet with 3 g of protein powder, beginning at 29 weeks, for four weeks reduced blood pressure, improved fetal health and growth and beneficially prolonged pregnancy for women with pre-eclampsia.

From this study we can conclude protein powder can have a beneficial place filling gaps in a mother’s diet.

Simple 5 Ingredient, 5 Minute Samoa Cookies Recipe Conclusion

Looking for more support with your nutrition? Nourish your body and your baby with the support of a registered dietitian through Nourish. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy or healing postpartum, expert guidance can make all the difference. It’s convenient, personalized, and most sessions are covered by insurance.

If you are like me and you have a bit of a sweet tooth, but you also value whole foods, fruit and a reasonable amount of protein in the diet, then I think you will really enjoy this samoa cookie recipe made with only a handful of ingredients. It is so delicious to eat. And super simple to prep.

And, if you happen to be pregnant, well, you can definitely pat yourself on the back for making a smart food choice with this treat.