Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

2/3 c raw cashews
1/3 c oats
2 Tbsp Agave
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup (Omit and use Agave to preserve true Raw Status if you care)
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 c Chocolate Chips (or to preserve true raw status, take 2 Tbsp Raw Cocoa Powder and add 1 Tbsp Agave, optional dash of vanilla extract, whisk and blend.  Spread into a thin layer on wax or parchment paper, freeze.  Take frozen chocolate off parchment and crumble the shreds into the mixture as your raw “chips”.)

Blend cashews and oats into 'flour'.  Add the next three ingredients.  Blend again until it reaches dough-like consistency.  Add chocolate chips by hand.

Roll into balls and refrigerate.

Recipe Yields: Approximately 12 Cookie Dough Balls

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(These cookie bites are my newest obsession!)

Xocolatl (SHOCK-o-lat) Energy Balls

From Scott Jurek's book Eat and Run

1/2 cup raw cacao nibs (I've used powdered cocoa, just add extra coconut oil.)
1/2 cup raw cashews  (almonds also work)
8 medium dates, pitted
1 tsp mesquite powder (I have never used this)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp raw vanilla powder or extract
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or more, if you want a good kick)
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp raw coconut oil (warmed to liquid consistency)

Combine all the ingredients, except the coconut oil, in a food processor and process for 3 to 5 minutes.  (My Ninja is my BEST FRIEND for this recipe!)  Chop until you have a fine consistency.  Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.  Add the coconut oil and stir until well combined.  Form into 1-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container.  The balls will keep for two weeks, refrigerated.

(I always double this recipe.)

Cinnamon Blueberry Pie Smoothie

• 1/2 Cup Blueberries
• 1 Apple, Cored
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• half a banana
• 1-2 Handfuls of Kale or Other Greens
• 1 Cup Almond Milk or Water
• Bonus Option: You can also add plant-based protein powder, chia seeds or
  hemp seeds

Sometimes I will add a 1/2 cup of oatmeal, if I need a little extra calories for my workout.

Recipe adapted from youngandraw.com  

Raw Vegan Coconut Vanilla Truffle

Ingredients: 

• 10 Medjool Dates
• 2 Cups of Real Dried Coconut Flakes or Chips(no additives, just coconut)
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Bean Powder
• 1 pinch of Himalayan Salt
• 2 tbsp. Grade B Maple Syrup

Instructions: Put all ingredients into a food processor and process until your mixture bundles up together into a tightly formed dough. Pull apart and roll into small truffle sized balls and pop in the fridge. Ready to eat in 30 minutes (or right away if you like them soft and warm).

recipe from Young and Raw.com