Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. A friend of mine recently asked me if I had any good gluten free ginger snap cookie recipes. When I looked around at recipes on Pinterest, every one them was just loaded with sugar. I like my sweets for sure, but I am also really trying to watch added sugars. I’ve found that I can easily modify lots of recipes by slashing the sugar without losing the flavor. I came up with my own version of cookies to bake for her that I am excited to share with you today. I added Medjool dates to the cookies and cut all the sugar and you know what, they came out spectacular. I know you are going to love these Ginger Snap Cookies as much as I did.
The Best Ginger Snap Cookies
Why use dates as my sweetener? As I mentioned, I have been working on cutting added sugars of all kinds from my cooking. Medjool Dates are a naturally sweetened fruit so It’s easy to add them to just about any recipe. Any baked goods that normally call for raisins or bananas could be subbed out with Medjool dates. Oh and did I mention that dates have tons of potassium and fiber? That makes them a wonderful post exercise snack and a great way to refuel.
Cooks notes: I like to bake my cookies on Sarah This helps to keep the cookies from sticking to the pan without the use of oils. Then simply allow them to cool on a wire cooling rack. (affiliate link).
Healthy gluten free ginger snap cookies made with dates and almond flour. No white sugar. Feel good about eating your food
The Best Ginger Snap Cookies – Sugar Free & Gluten Free
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 218Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 298mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 4gSugar: 17gProtein: 5g
Thank you to Natural Delights & Medjool Dates for sponsoring this post. All opinions and love for dates is my own.
Tell me-How excited are you to try these Ginger Snap Cookies? Do you bake with Medjool Dates?
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I love using dates and these cookies look amazing! I never think to make ginger snap cookies. Great idea to call them a “post workout snack”.
Thanks I am really trying to use them more
I never say no to gingersnaps, and these sound fantastic!
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I had not had them in a while they are good aren’t they?
I am SO excited! I love gingery cookies!
Fabulous hope you enjoy them
I love that these are sugar free. I’ve basically put my baking on hiatus for a while and haven’t experimented much. I’ll have to try this recipe.
I try not to bake too much bc then I want to eat it 🙂
Ginger Snaps are the Caveman’s all-time fave. I’m thrilled about the gluten-free aspect as well as the no added sugar thing.
Thanks I was pretty pleased how well they came out without any sugars. I hope your hubs likes them
I love gingersnaps! Since they aren’t overly sweet even with sugar, I can see how this would work with the dates. Yum!
Worked really well hope you give them a go
I love ginger snap cookies! My sister loves them as well so I might talk her into trying this recipe with me – thanks! 🙂
Fabulous hope you both enjoy them
I love gingersnap anything!! Love that you made these with almond flour.
The almond flour worked really well
I’m a sucker for anything with ginger in it!! And those dates???!!! YUM!
They were so good I will be making more this week
I would have never have thought to make cookies with dates…What a great way to swap out all that extra sugar! I bet these are perfect for dunking in a big cold glass of milk. YUM!
Yes indeed they are!
Oooh I LOVE ginger snap cookies – awesome that you made these with Medjool dates, I’ll have to give it a try!
They worked really well in here
These look amazing! And yes! to baking with dates. I’ve been inspired by Larabar’s ability to make granola bars with 2, 3, 4 ingredients and no sugar. Will definitely give these a try!
It really is easy to cut sugar in so many recipes
I LOVE gingersnap cookies! I remember my grandma used to always have them at her house and they felt so special! I’d love to make my own, especially since these sound a little healthier!
And very easy too!
I love the idea of cookies as a post-workout snack! And I agree…them and an ice-cold glass of milk sound delish!
I need to make another batch of these asap because we ate them all
I love gingersnap cookies! They were my grandpa and dad’s favorite and my family loves them. I like how you sweetened them with dates. Happy Meatless Monday!
Thanks so much and I think you all will enjoy this version too
You just can’t beat a good cookie and a cold glass of milk! A healthier version at that! Cookies are my weakness. Thank you for sharing this recipe! I love ginger snaps!
I think they are my new favorite
looks so good!
Thanks so much
Dates for the win!! These cookies look delish!
Thanks! Hope they are something you could eat as well
We are both on the same page with almond flour cookies today!! These look AWESOME!!!
I am enjoying cooking with it!
I LOVE gingersnap cookies! I need to get a sarah – my cookies always get flat and stick and it’s terrible getting them off the pan. 🙁
The Silpat sheet really helps with that it’s a game changer
I have never even heard of Medjool Dates….but I am trying to cut back on my sugar. I am such a sugar-aholic, it’s crazy.
I am trying to cut sugar as well and man it’s super hard! The dates are a great sub in baked goods
I’ve never made ginger snaps but they look good!
Thanks I think I need to make them again this week bc I ate them all
Little man would LOVE these. He adores ginger snaps and gingerbread!
Fabulous hope you all have a chance to bake them together
I LOVE ginger cookies – these sound great!
Don’t know why I never made them before now
I actually am not a fan of ginger snaps. I do not like molasses. But my friend does. I will have to share this recipe w her.
That’s ok-hope she likes them 🙂
Aren’t dates just the best for a sweetener?! I use them in a lot of better-for-you dessert options. Like you said, it’s a great way of adding whole fruit to sweeten rather than added sugar.
I am realizing how great they are yes!
I love the idea of using dates to help cut the sugar added. I haven’t had ginger snaps in a while – good excuse to make them!
I agree 🙂
These ginger snap cookies are made of such great nutritious quality. I haven’t bakes with molasses in a while…great reminder! Pinning!
Thanks so much Ilka hope you enjoy them
I LOVE healthy cookie recipes! And yours has no added sugar, so I’m totally in love. Definitely going to make a batch of these lovelies!
Fabulous enjoy!
Oh my. I sooo can’t wait to try these. Love that they are allergy friendly!!
They are indeed!
Can’t say I’ve used dates for anything really. But I CAN say I love gingersnap cookies. I’ve been trying to cut out sugar too and have slowly been eliminating it from recipes.
It’s hard to do there is sugar everywhere
These looks so yummy! I love the spice of a ginger snap cookie, and you’ve GOTTA have it with a big glass of milk!
Yes you do!
i have never utilized dates for cookies but now m very tempted to.
They are so easy really anywhere that you might use raisins or bananas they work
Dates make a great sweetener! These look delicious! I haven’t had a ginger snap in a while! 🙂
I can’t believe I did not make them sooner so good
I love baking with dates and these cookies look PERFECT! Ginger cookies are my favourite holiday cookies!
They are really delicious
I LOVE ginger cookies. I’m intimidated about cooking with dates – so sticky? But I should try.
When you use them in recipes they really are not sticky at all. Very similar to a raisin
I would have ZERO self-control with these. ZERO I tell you!
That means you have to make them!
great idea on the sugar swap! My hubby loves dates so I will give this a try!
Oh great hope he enjoys them!
Healthy cookies mean that I can eat them all, right?
Well I think so!
These sound great! I’ve never cooked with dates before lol!
They are so easy to work with hope you try them out
Ohhhhh yes these look awesome. I am ALWAYS about making my cookies with dates. I need to get myself some ginger paste though… that stuff would go over very well over here.
I loved how they came out and will be making them again this weekend