Blend the rolled oats and almonds in a blender to a fine powder. In a bowl, add blended oats and almond powder, protein powder(if using), cacao powder, baking powder and combine well

Add eggs, honey, peanut butter, melted chocolate and whisk them to combine properly. It will be a slightly sticky mixture but that is how it is supposed to be

Soak the pitted dates in water for a couple of minutes to soften. If you are not using protein powder, you can discard the water and then blend; else just blend the dates with water in it

Add the blended dates mixture with the rest of the ingredients and combine well.

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Carefully scoop mixture onto the tray using two spoons or using a scooper. Flatten the cookies a tiny bit so that it is even

Bake for about 15 mins on the middle-rack of the oven. Take it out, and let it cool. It will harden as it cools so don’t worry if they seem a bit soft. Don’t touch them too much while they are hot as they might break

So folks there you have it. Delicious healthy cookies to satisfy your cravings!