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Home / Recipes / Dessert / Samoa Cookies (No Bake, Vegan)

Samoa Cookies (No Bake, Vegan)

Published March 14, 2016. Last updated January 23, 2021 by Samantha Rowland

hand holding no bake samoa cookie
Gluten FreeDairy FreeVeganHigh Protein

One of my favorite Girl Scout cookies are the Samoa cookies. I choose that or Thin Mint every time. If you are like me, you will absolutely devour these no bake cookies. They are gluten free, naturally sweetened, easy to make, and full of protein, fiber and healthy fats! Oh and they are just as addicting as the original.

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no bake Samoa cookies stacked on a plate

I have to admit this to you, I laid in bed and day dreamed about making these cookies. About 2 weeks ago one of the ladies in the gym mentioned that her daughter was selling Girl Scout Cookies and that night I laid in bed and thought about how I could recreate my favorites. I’m still perfecting the Thin Mint, but I literally went through each of the ingredients in this cookie in my mind and was on a mission the next day to make these. I’ve made these cookies 3 times since then. They disappear before I have a chance to get pictures of them.

no bake Samoa cookies piled on a plate with milk

Dave told me the other day on a walk that before we started dating he didn’t have a “sweet tooth” and we talked about how when foods aren’t available in the house, you don’t crave them as much. Well that sweet tooth definitely does exist now! I think we are both guilty of grabbing a healthy cookie or two instead of making a real meal because they are easy and they are so stinking good. So when I make them, I try really hard to make sure to pack as much nutrition as possible in them. These cookies have quinoa, dates, coconut flakes, chia seeds, protein powder, cacao powder, coconut oil and dark chocolate in them.

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no bake Samoa cookies piled on a plate

Trust me no one in your family will know how healthy these are. I do make my protein chocolate coating in this recipe, but I have to warn you, these cookies have to stay pretty cool or the chocolate coating gets really soft since it’s got a base of coconut oil. If you are trying to take these with you somewhere, you might want to just melt down dark chocolate and use that, it’s less likely to melt as quickly.

no bake Samoa cookies with coconut

Samoa Cookies Recipe Tips

This recipe is really simple to make. However, it does require some hands on time. The mixture takes about 3 minutes with the food processor, but forming the cookies by hand and then drizzling them with chocolate is kind of a labor of love. I think these cookies took me about 15 minutes to make. Not too terrible but definitely more time than traditional drop and bake cookies. But these cookies are oh so worth it!

no bake Samoa cookies with chocolate drizzle

For this recipe, you will need a food processor, a baking sheet that will fit in your fridge and wax paper. Finally, to get the chocolate to harden on the cookies you will need to keep them on the baking sheet in the fridge, so make sure you have room in the fridge.
no bake Samoa cookies on a plate with chocolate pieces

no bake Samoa cookies on a plate with milk

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Treat yourself with these healthy no bake Samoa cookies! Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, protein packed and full of fiber these healthy cookies taste just as good as the original but are so much better for you! | www.pancakewarriors.com

No Bake Samoa Cookies

Treat yourself with these healthy no bake Samoa cookies! Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, protein packed and full of fiber these healthy cookies taste just as good as the original but are so much better for you!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: samoa cookies
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 min
Total Time: 21 mins
Servings: 20
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 8 medjool dates - pitted and soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
  • 3-4 tbs. water from the dates after soaking
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 vanilla vegan protein powder
  • 1 tbs. chia seeds
  • 1 tbs coconut flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1/2 bar dark chocolate
  • 1 1/2 tbs. coconut oil
  • 1 chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tbs. cacao powder

Instructions

  • In a food processor quickly process the pitted dates and date water until a paste is formed (10-15 seconds)
  • Add the coconut flakes and quinoa, process again until combined, you may need to scrape down the sides.
  • Add the chia seeds, protein powder and process again 30 seconds.
  • Add the coconut flour and the vanilla extract, it will start to get very thick but should combine well.
  • Carefully take the blade out of the food processor. Add the ingredients to a bowl (this makes it easier to scoop out the batter, this is optional)
  • Add wax paper to a baking sheet.
  • Take about a tablespoon of the cookie dough in your palm. Press it together in a tight ball then press it on the wax paper until it forms a flat cookie. Continue with the remaining cookies. I made about 20 cookies with this recipe.
  • Place the cookies on the baking tray in the fridge while you make the chocolate drizzle.

Chocolate drizzle

  • Break up the chocolate into smaller pieces and add the coconut oil to a glass bowl. Microwave for 1 minute.
  • Remove from microwave and stir until all the chocolate has melted.
  • Add the chocolate protein and the cacao powder. Stir well.
  • Take the cookies out of the fridge and carefully spoon the chocolate mixture all over the cookies to coat the top of the cookies completely (these will eventually be the bottom of the cookies).
  • Place the cookies back in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden this will take maybe 5-10 minutes max.
  • Once hard to the touch, flip the cookies over. Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the cookies and place back in the fridge.
  • Allow the chocolate to harden before storing in a zip lock bag in the fridge.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
91
Fat
 
4
g
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
Fiber
 
2
g
Sugar
 
6
g
Protein
 
2
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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  1. CakePants

    March 30, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    These cookies look fantastic! I love the taste of Samoas but don’t really love the idea of buying packaged cookies, so these are right up my alley. My boyfriend also claimed when we first started dating that he “didn’t have a sweet tooth.” I don’t know if he was fibbing or if my cooking/baking changed that, but he’s certainly got one now!

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  2. Danita Carr

    March 23, 2016 at 12:35 am

    Yum! These look awesome! Thanks for sharing! #SmallVictores

    Reply
  3. Jess @hellotofit

    March 21, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    OH SAM, these look WAY better and healthier than Girl Scout cookies!! Samoas, Thin Mints, and Tagalongs are my favorite, and I’m always willing to try these healthier versions!!

    Reply
  4. Esther

    March 21, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Yummy! I am going to have to try these for sure :)

    Reply
  5. Lindsay

    March 20, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    You had me at NO BAKE! These look amazing! I’m going to try them out this weekend! Thanks so much for sharing at Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
  6. Debbie Williams

    March 18, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Making these for our kids next week. Sound so good.

    Reply
  7. Ashley

    March 17, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    These look absolutely amazing! What would you suggest as a substitute for the dates? I’m allergic :)

    Reply
  8. Shannon

    March 17, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    These look so awesome and so much healthier than the girl scout cookie version!

    Reply
  9. Maria

    March 17, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    What a great alternative to the Samoas we all love! Another great recipe, Sam. Pinning and sharing across social media. Thanks for joining us on #shinebloghop this week!

    Reply
  10. Candace

    March 17, 2016 at 8:23 am

    These look wonderful! They were always my favorite girl scout cookies too. We just bought a few boxes from our cute little neighbor. I’m minimizing sugar right now so this is perfect for me to make for myself while my family finishes off the other cookies :). Pinned!

    Reply
  11. Debrashoppeno5

    March 16, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    Oh boy, the diet will have to wait until I make these and eat them all.

    Reply
  12. Jenna @ A Savory Feast

    March 16, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    I’m more of a Thin Mint girl myself, but my husband LOVES Samoa cookies! I’ll have to try this for him since they are so much healthier than the Girl Scout version.

    Reply
  13. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    March 14, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    These look amazing! You definitely wouldn’t be able to tell they’re packed with so much good stuff!

    Reply
  14. Rachel

    March 14, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    YUM! Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  15. rachel @ athletic avocado

    March 14, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    My life is now complete! I love samoa cookies <3

    Reply
  16. Courtney

    March 14, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Oh wow, I love every single thing about this recipe. I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  17. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    March 14, 2016 at 11:32 am

    How did you know samoas were my favorite girl scout cookie? I need to try these!

    Reply
  18. Susie @ Suzlyfe

    March 14, 2016 at 10:54 am

    COOKIES FOR PREWORKOUT. I grew up not knowing what to do with Samoas. I didn’t like coconut, but I liked them, so it was a constant state of internal conflict.

    Reply
  19. Annmarie

    March 14, 2016 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    Samoas were my FAVORITE when I was a little girl! Can’t wait to give these a try! :)

    Reply
  20. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    March 14, 2016 at 8:07 am

    The thin mint and samoa were the best!!!! Why buy anything else? Although I do remember liking the party/pinata/something or other ones they had for like 2 years. They were like thumbprints with a sweet raspberry jam and a drizzle of frosting. I don’t remember what they were called!

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