Looking for a sweet treat loaded with goodness and will give you awesome energy and much, much more??? Try these for a quick 'pick me up' snack or an energy boost on your favourite outdoor adventure! No flour, no dairy, no eggs and super easy to make!!
~ Vegan & Wheat-Free ~
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup pitted dates, softened in warm water for 10 minutes
2 cups pecans
1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup nut butter (organic peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower butter etc)
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup organic oats
3 tbsp sesame seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup chopped organic semi sweet, unsweetened chocolate cocoa nibs (optional)
In a food processor blend together pecans, hazelnuts and coconut until coarsely chopped. Add drained dates and blend again until well combined. Add nut butter, coconut milk, oats, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until well combined. Add chocolate chunks and blend until combined. Grease cookie sheet with coconut oil. Make 1 inch balls and flatten with a fork so cookie is about 1.5 cm thick. Place balls about 1-2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-15 minutes at 375F.
Makes about 2 dozen cookies
Prep & baking time:
Prep time ~ 15 minutes
Baking time ~ 15 minutes
Total time ~ 30 minutes
Love the power of food:
Pecans
Pecans are one of those nuts you should not dismiss!! It is so loaded with essential nutrients you should try to incorporate them into your regular diet. Yes, nuts do have a lot of fat and most of the calories you get from these nuts are from fat (about 85%), but it is the good unsaturated healthy omega 3 fat that will give you energy and promote healthy cell structure. This amazing nut is also a good source for magnesium and phosphorus and also has notable amounts of iron and potassium. These four nutrients are extremely important in maintaining muscle strength and function, which makes this nut a great option for the exercise enthusiast looking for a healthy food choice that will provide energy along with a huge boost of essential nutrients.
Wow...what a nut!!!! Get pecans into your diet, if you don't have them their already!!!!!!
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