Preheat the oven.

In a bowl, combine the pitted dates and boiling water; let sit to soften.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla essence.

Add the softened dates (with water) into the mixture and blend well.

Stir in the rolled oats, flaked almonds, desiccated coconut, raisins (or sultanas), almond meal, baking powder, and cinnamon until combined.

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes.