Let me first start by saying that this recipe holds such a special place in my heart. This recipe is one of the VERY FIRST “healthy” recipes I ever created on my own almost 4 years ago. I looked up several forms of “healthy snacks” or “DIY Lara Bars” and at last,
the cashew cookie dough balls were born.
This recipe remains a staple in my household and if you ask Barrett…it is his favorite thing I have ever made!
I even made the recipe for a group of college girls last November at a group called The Little Pink Book.
One of the reasons I love this recipe so much is because it only takes 4 ingredients and tastes WONDERFUL. It is not exactly like cookie dough…because it is not cookie dough! It has its own unique and dreamy flavor with a hint of crunch from the cacao nibs.
Another reason I love this recipe is because it is perfect for the Lenten season when it can often be hard to find an easy snack / dessert recipe.
And lastly, this recipe is freaking AMAZING becuase there is an 85% chance you already have the ingredients in your pantry!
I hope you love this recipe as much as my family and I do!
Cashew Cookie Dough Balls
{Makes 35 tablespoon-sized bites!}
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1 C roasted & salted cashews
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1 1/2C quick oats (or rolled, just pulse the ingredients longer!)
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1/3 – 1/2 C maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like things!)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 C cacao nibs (or chocolate chips (use dairy-free if fasting))
Pulse the cashews and oats in a food processor until fine and crumbly. Add in maple syrup and vanilla until a crumbly texture turns into a thick and sticky dough. Add in cacao nibs and pulse again.
Scoop on a cookie sheet into 35 tablespoon-sized bites. Freeze for an hour. Remove from freezer and place in a plastic bag. Store back in freezer and enjoy whenever!
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