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Cinnamon-Walnut Buttons (GF)

By Kelly · 5 Comments


These scrumptious little grain-free, sugar-free cookies are certainly not flavor-free! But they are guilt-free – that’s because their sweetness comes from fiber-rich dates and their crunch from walnuts packed with omega-3s. These are so delicious, you may want to make a double batch!

And, they are so easy to make! Just add the ingredients to your food processor. This recipe comes from Delicious Living magazine – I simply substituted with coconut oil for increased nutrition and flavor!

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Cinnamon-Walnut Buttons (GF)

Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Cinnamon-Walnut Buttons (GF)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of walnut pieces
  • 10 whole dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Place walnuts and dates in food processor and pulse until coarsely ground.
  3. Then pulse in cinnamon, salt, oil and vanilla.
  4. Continue to pulse until mixture begins to form a ball, as shown in photo above.
  5. Scoop dough, one tablespoon at a time, and using your hands, form into tightly-packed dough-balls. (If you do not use your hands to press and roll into little dough balls, the cookies will not hold together and will come out crumbly.)
  6. Gently flatten dough balls slightly using a fork to make a decorative criss-cross pattern. (If fork gets sticky with dough, simply wet lightly.)
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until firm. Cool completely on baking sheet. (Original recipe from Delicious Living magazine.)
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Raw Cookie Dough Bites (GF)

By Kelly · 85 Comments


Who doesn’t like raw cookie dough, especially when it’s packed with wholesome nutrition?

These delicious little “raw cookie dough” bites are simply an adapted version of my raw almond butter truffles recipe. These are one of my boys’ favorite lunchbox treats, so they never mind helping to whip them up!

There are three different recipes to enjoy, to be sure to keep scrolling to view all three! For some helpful Kids in the Kitchen tips and strategies, check out Cultivating Little Sous Chefs.

Can’t get enough raw cookie dough bites? Neither can we! Be sure to check these other great raw cookie recipes:
• Raw Cacao-Coconut Cookie Bites
• Raw Almond Butter Truffles

P.S. These scrumptious raw cookie bites make a beautiful Gift-in-a-Jar no matter what the holiday or special occasion. 

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Yield: 18 cookie bites

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy raw almond butter
  • 1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 3 tbsp ground flaxseed (or use an additional teaspoon or two of coconut flour)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup fair trade chocolate chips (or carob chips)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the raw almond butter, honey and vanilla until creamy and well blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut flour, ground flax seed and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well to combine.
  3. Use your hands to knead the dough to thoroughly combine. If it's too wet, add a bit more coconut flour. If the dough is too dry and doesn't hold together well, knead in one teaspoon of water. Fold in the dark chocolate chips or carob chips.
  4. Then, scoop out tablespoon-size portions and roll into one-inch balls using your hands to create a bite-sized treat.
  5. *Refrigerate truffles for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

*I place the cookie bites on a baking sheet about an inch apart and freeze them until frozen solid. Then I place them in freezer-safe containers by flavor. That way, I can just pop whatever I need in the frig to defrost a bit before serving. Or you can place the frozen cookie bites right into your child's lunchbox. Yum!

Recipe Variation: Use 100% all natural peanut butter (the kind you have to stir) instead of raw almond butter to make yummy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Dough Bites.

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Gingersnap Cookie Dough Bites

Yield: 18 cookie bites

Gingersnap Cookie Dough Bites

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy raw almond butter
  • 1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp raw honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp organic blackstrap molasses
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 3 tbsp ground flaxseed (or use an additional teaspoon or two of coconut flour)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the raw almond butter, honey, vanilla, molasses and ground ginger until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut flour, ground flax seed and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well to combine.
  3. Use your hands to knead the dough to thoroughly combine. If it's too wet, add a bit more coconut flour. If the dough is too dry and doesn't hold together well, knead in one teaspoon of water.
  4. Then, scoop out tablespoon-size portions and roll into one-inch balls using your hands to create a bite-sized treat.
  5. Optional: Roll gingersnap dough balls in some ground flax seed before refrigerating.
  6. *Refrigerate truffles for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

*I place the cookie bites on a baking sheet about an inch apart and freeze them until frozen solid. Then I place them in freezer-safe containers by flavor. That way, I can just pop whatever I need in the frig to defrost a bit before serving. Or you can place the frozen cookie bites right into your child's lunchbox. Yum!

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Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bites

Yield: 18 cookie bites

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bites

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy raw almond butter
  • 1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp raw honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 3 tbsp ground flaxseed (or use an additional teaspoon or two of coconut flour)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the raw almond butter, honey, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut flour, ground flax seed and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well to combine.
  3. Use your hands to knead the dough to thoroughly combine. If it's too wet, add a bit more coconut flour. If the dough is too dry and doesn't hold together well, knead in one teaspoon of water.
  4. Then, scoop out tablespoon-size portions and roll into one-inch balls using your hands to create a bite-sized treat. (Optional: Mix together three tablespoons of ground flax seed with 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Then, roll the snickerdoodle dough balls in this mixture before refrigerating.)
  5. *Refrigerate truffles for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

*I place the cookie bites on a baking sheet about an inch apart and freeze them until frozen solid. Then I place them in freezer-safe containers by flavor. That way, I can just pop whatever I need in the frig to defrost a bit before serving. Or you can place the frozen cookie bites right into your child's lunchbox. Yum!

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Fruit and Raw Cheese Kabobs (GF)

By Kelly · 8 Comments


Who doesn’t love fruit and cheese! Mmm!

These fun kabobs make a delicious wholesome snack, or light lunch – just serve with some whole grain crackers {or GF crackers} and nitrate-free turkey slices on the side! And if you’re pressed for time, simply skip the the cookie-cutter step and just cube the raw cheese.


These kabobs are as fun to make as they are to eat – so why not get your kids involved! Have them help cut out the fun shapes. Just be sure to carefully supervise young ones if they help to place the fruit and cheese on the skewers – we don’t want any owies!

For some helpful Kids in the Kitchen tips and strategies, check out Cultivating Little Sous Chefs.

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Fruit and Raw Cheese Kabobs (GF)

Fruit and Raw Cheese Kabobs (GF)

Ingredients

  • Assorted Fresh Organic Fruit & Berries (virtually anything your kids like will work)
  • Organic Raw Milk Cheese
  • Wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Use 1-inch to 1 1/2-inch cookie cutters to cut shapes out of raw cheese. Cut fruit into thick pieces. Thread fruit and cheese onto wooden skewers, alternating to create a pleasing pattern.
  2. For safety, be sure to snip off the pointed end of the skewer with a pair of kitchen shears. Place in a flat storage container and chill until serving time (or overnight).
  3. These make a delicious wholesome snack, or light lunch – just serve with some whole grain crackers and nitrate-free turkey slices on the side!

Notes

Don't discard the leftover cheese pieces from the cut-outs, save them for another great snack – cheese and crackers, or use in other recipes.

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