Raw Cookie Recipes

Cashew Date Macaroons
1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked for 4 hours if possible) or 1/2 cup raw cashew butter
1 cup unsweetened organic dried shredded coconut
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice- optional
6 organic Medjool dates
2-3 Tb. yacon or agave syrup (raw honey can be used, but it is not vegan; maple syrup can be used, but it is not technically raw)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in food processor or Blendtec blender. Pulse several times until ingredients are combined, but not too runny. Remove from food processor into a bowl. Using your hands, make small balls. Refrigerate or freeze 30 minutes for desired consistency, or place in a dehydrator and dehydrate at 115°F. for 6-12 hours or more, if necessary. Makes 6-8 small macaroons.

Preparation suggestions:

You can use more dates and omit the extra sweetener, and you can roll these in additional shredded coconut.

Raw Banana-Almond Cookies
1 ripe banana, preferably organic and fair-trade
1/2 cup raw almonds (soaked for 4 hours if possible) or 1/2 cup raw almond butter
1/2 cup unsweetened organic dried shredded coconut
Pinch of Himalayan or sea salt
2 Tb. coconut oil or coconut butter
1/2 cup raw cocoa nibs or 1/2 bar chopped organic raw chocolate (or use 1/2 bar non-raw 70% or higher organic dark chocolate, chopped)

Directions:

If using almonds, chop or blend them in a Blendtec blender until fine. Add other ingredients and blend thoroughly. If using nut butter, you can just mix everything in a bowl with very clean hands. Once mixed into a ball, place into freezer for 20 minutes to make the "dough" easier to work with. Remove from freezer and form into approximately 8 small balls. Chill until firm and eat "frozen", or dehydrate at 115°F for 6-12 hours or until desired texture is reached.

Raw Pear or Apple Raisin Coconut Cookies
1 green apple or pear, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup raisins
2/3 cup unsweetened organic dried shredded coconut
1/3 cup raw almond butter

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or Blendtec blender. Pulse several times until ingredients are combined. Place "dough" into a ball. Using your hands, make 8-10 small balls and roll in additional shredded coconut. Refrigerate or freeze 30 minutes for desired consistency.

You can easily come up with your own raw cookie recipes, too--feel free to experiment with different combinations of fresh or dried fruits, raw nut/seeds or nut/seed butters, organic unsweetened coconut, coconut flour, coconut oil, organic raw cacao, and natural sweeteners!