Lately, my desserts have been a rotation of raw treats.
Raw Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Cookie Bars, and now these cookies. I was inspired by my husband’s love for cashews and his need for some simple treats/snacks to take with him to work.
I previously thought I was allergic to cashews, but after a series of allergy testing, including IgG, IgE, and IgA panels, that didn’t show any reaction, I have added them back into my diet on a limited basis. Though I often see them referred to as a nut, they are actually a seed. They grow out of the bottom of cashew apples, which is not exactly a fruit, but rather an accessory to a fruit, similar to a tentacle on a strawberry.
I love these frozen, but my husband enjoys them at room temperature. Either way, they make a delicious and healthy treat!
Easy and healthy no-bake chocolate chip cookies.
- 1/2 c. raw cashews ground into flour
- 1/2 c. oats ground into flour
- 1 T. + 2 t. maple syrup
- 2 T. coconut oil
- 1/8 t. sea salt
- 3/4 t. vanilla
- 3 T. chocolate chips homemade, cacao nibs, or chopped dark chocolate
- Stir all of the ingredients together until well combined.
- Form six cookies.
- Place on a wax paper-lined plate and freeze or refrigerate until set.
- Enjoy!
Weight Watchers points (new system): 5
I used homemade chocolate chips, but to make these easier, just use pre-made cacao nibs or chopped dark chocolate.
I use my coffee grinder to make the cashews and oats into flour, making these that much easier to put together. As much as I love using my food processor, I hate cleaning it!
Do you make raw desserts often? If so, what’s your favorite?
Shared with: Natural Living Monday, Make Your Own Monday, Fat Tuesday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Allergy-Free Wednesday, Gluten-Free Wednesday, Real Food Wednesday, Healthy 2day, Raw Foods Thursday, The Pennywise Platter
Allen says
January 3, 2017 at 10:36 pmJust wanted to say, that my wife and I absolutely loved this recipe.
Lauren says
January 4, 2017 at 5:42 pmI’m so glad, Allen!
Jill says
November 10, 2016 at 10:47 pmHi Lauren, these cookies were so good. Thank you!!
Lauren says
November 11, 2016 at 10:13 amThanks Jill, glad you liked them! 🙂
Haley says
January 6, 2016 at 1:25 pmWhen you grind your nuts and oats into flour, do you just add the nuts to your grinder and grind them on their own, or do you add some meal to them too? I don’t want to add anything I don’t absolutely need to add. Thanks for the recipe! This will be my first recipe trying raw foods.
Also, I would like to start making raw snacks for my sister who is newly pregnant. Is it safe for her to be eating raw meals and snacks while she is pregnant? Thanks again!
Lauren says
January 6, 2016 at 4:05 pmHi Haley,
For this recipe, you’d measure out the nuts and oats FIRST, and then grind them. I’m not sure on the raw thing for your sis, she’d have to check with her doctor. I’d think they’d be fine though! 🙂
lamadrilena33laurie says
June 20, 2016 at 12:26 pmHello Lauren love your recipe I am french and I was wondering c=cup ? T= table spoon and t= little spoon ? thank you 🙂
Lauren says
June 20, 2016 at 4:25 pmHi there, yes, c is for cup, T is tablespoon, and t is teaspoon. 🙂
nina says
September 19, 2015 at 7:37 amOh my!!! Were these ever good! 🙂 I had to use walnuts in place of the cashews and honey instead of maple syrup since that’s what I had on hand. I have been craving cookies but wanted a raw version and needed to feed my son something better than all the cookies he’s been eating, since that’s all he wants these days! He LOVED them! And so did I!! 🙂 of course, I’ve pretty much loved any recipe I’ve tried from you 🙂
Lauren says
September 19, 2015 at 2:31 pmThanks Nina, I’m so happy you liked them! 🙂
Jason B says
January 27, 2015 at 3:00 pmJust made these with cacao nibs. The dough never made it into cookie forms… I ate it all first! Not good for the waistline but the dough was so good!
Lauren says
January 27, 2015 at 7:36 pmHaha, that’s awesome Jason, I’m so happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
Nina says
December 22, 2014 at 3:25 pmHow do you make the raw chocolate chips? Thanks
Lauren says
December 23, 2014 at 12:48 pmHi Nina,
You can just use raw cacao nibs to make it fully raw, or regular chips if you prefer. 🙂
Nina says
December 23, 2014 at 1:21 pmHi, I ended up making raw chocolate chunks to add in
1/3C mixed coconut oil & cacao butter both melted in a double boiler
1/3C cacao powder mixed in
1t vanilla powder
1t ea maple syrup, coconut nectar, raw honey (add up to 1Tbsp) all melted.
Mix everything and freeze, break apart when ready.
Eswari Lawson says
June 10, 2014 at 5:21 amHi Lauren, I hate baking and have to be dragged into the kitchen if I need to cook. This, I must say, was simple even for a lazy person like me. It was soooo good and made me feel like masterchef and satisfied my sugar craving. Thank you Lauren. Going to try more of your recipes.
Lauren says
June 10, 2014 at 6:00 pmThat’s great Eswari, thanks for your comment! 🙂
Debbie says
May 23, 2014 at 1:01 pmThanks for your quick reply…just wondering what amount of powdered peanut butter to use? How much cashew flour dose the recipe yield? Thanks
Lauren says
May 23, 2014 at 1:16 pmI’m not really sure offhand, but I would start with three tablespoons of pb2 and add from there. It should be between 3-4 tablespoons. 🙂
Debbie says
May 23, 2014 at 12:18 pmHi! These look yummy. Do you think that I could replace the cashews with powdered peanut butter like pb2 as I am intolerant to chasews. If so, would it be 1/4 cup? Thanks
Lauren says
May 23, 2014 at 12:51 pmHi Debbie,
I’ve never worked with pb2 before, so I’m not sure, but I imagine it would! 🙂
Bryna reisinger says
January 13, 2014 at 3:22 pmWe have just become gf and are experimenting. Can’t wait to try these cookies! Have tried three times to make bread with new bread machine – finally, the fourth time was a charm and still lots of work ahead!! In just one week have felt better than I have in years, my husband also.
Lillian says
September 10, 2013 at 5:40 amJust out of curiosity, if I’m not crazy about cashews, could I substitute another nut? Walnuts or almonds perhaps?
Either way, these sound amazing and they’re totally going on my list of desserts to try to make. 😀
Lauren says
September 10, 2013 at 7:09 amSure! If you choose walnuts, you may be able to reduce the amount of coconut oil, as walnuts have more fat than cashews. I hope you enjoy them! 🙂
Nadia says
September 4, 2013 at 5:08 amOMG I doubled this recipe and made them oatmeal raisin instead of chocolate chip. I added a handful of whole oats for texture, raisins, a pinch more of pink salt and a good amount of cinnamon. Seriously the BEST oatmeal cookie Iv ever had! The base for these is so versatile that I’m already thinking of all different kinds of cookies to make with it. Easy simple and delish! Yum!
Lauren says
September 7, 2013 at 7:23 amI’m so happy you enjoyed them Nadia, and your changes sound delicious too. I’ve always favored oatmeal raisin myself. 🙂
Scott Morgan says
August 9, 2013 at 11:05 amI was out of oats so I used ground flax. VERY successful substitution 🙂
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says
July 31, 2013 at 5:09 pmOh, delicious! When I unpack my food processor I’m making these! Until then, I must live through your pictures! I’ll be highlighting these tomorrow at Raw Foods Thursdays. Thanks so much for sharing them!!
Kim Garner says
July 27, 2013 at 5:13 pmCan you recommend any substitutions (nut or seed) for the cashews? I suspect my 18 month old has a bit of an allergy to them. Almonds and walnuts are ok for her.
Lauren says
July 27, 2013 at 7:54 pmHi Kim,
Almonds or walnuts should both work out fine. Pecans might be nice in these too! 🙂
Gabby @ the veggie nook says
July 25, 2013 at 4:18 pmThese look amazing Lauren! I hate cleaning my food processor too- my one problem with raw desserts! 😉
Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts says
July 25, 2013 at 2:44 pmBrilliant, Lauren! If I were not on vacation, I’d make these immediately. 😉 Can’t wait to try them when I get home! :-0
xo,
Shirley
Heather says
July 24, 2013 at 7:59 pmThese look AMAZING!! I turned on the oven today, for the first time since moving to AZ, and quickly regretted it. It made my little place soo hot!! So I am super stoked to find a raw chocolate chip cookie! I think I’ll need to get some cashews tomorrow so I can try these out!
I found this through Linda’s Gluten Free Wednesdays! 🙂
Lauren says
July 24, 2013 at 8:46 pmHaha! I’m in AZ too, so I know what you mean. 😀
Vanessa - Natural Family Today says
July 24, 2013 at 6:44 amWow, and no baking? These are a no-brainer! I found this at Allergy Free Wednesday, thanks for sharing!
Matt Tabor says
July 22, 2013 at 4:45 pmThese look amazing! I love cashews. I’ve been so addicted to cashew butter lately.
Deanna says
July 22, 2013 at 2:07 pmYum! These looking amazing. Pinning them and am going to check out the other recipes on your site.
Kim says
July 22, 2013 at 10:55 amThis is a perfect working mom cookie recipe! Can’t wait to try them!
Anna @ Your Healthy Place says
July 22, 2013 at 9:56 amI love how many raw recipes you’re doing lately! I’m assuming that you have found raw food suits you well? I definitely enjoy eating raw when I can – if I don’t have the inclination or time to make raw meals, I at least make sure my treats are raw. Last week I made Oh She Glows’ raw almond butter cups, so when they’re done I will give these a go for sure!
Lauren says
July 22, 2013 at 1:06 pmHi Anna! I was just thinking of you this morning… Yes, the raw desserts are more digestible for me, so I’m kinda going crazy with them! 😀 Hope you’re well!
Davida @The Healthy Maven says
July 22, 2013 at 7:32 amawesome recipe! I don’t eat raw desserts often but I definitely do for snacks. So easy! Every time I grind nuts in my food processor I think it’s going to break. It’s definitely on it’s last leg.
Susan says
July 22, 2013 at 7:27 amI’m in the club, too, for not liking to clean my food processor. I would have to use my Magic Bullet instead. If I could figure out how to get more protein in these I would definitely make them. The flavor sounds wonderful. And I’m glad to hear that you really aren’t allergic to cashews, since they are very useful, versatile and taste wonderful.
Lauren says
July 22, 2013 at 7:36 amI bet you could substitute protein powder for some of the ground oats to bump up the protein. 🙂
Susan says
July 22, 2013 at 7:48 amThanks, Lauren. That’s a great idea! (I really wasn’t sure about the best way to do that.)
Marisa says
July 22, 2013 at 9:20 amI make something similar to these but add chia seeds, maca powder, dried goji berries, whole oats and cocoa nibs. They taste like cookies, but I call them Energy bites so I don’t feel guilty eating them whenever I want 😉 You could also add flax seeds, hemp seeds, etc to up the nutritional value.
freshlifefindings says
July 22, 2013 at 6:21 amThese look delicious! I hate cleaning my food processor too 😉
Amanda says
July 22, 2013 at 6:20 amUgh, I hate cleaning my food processor too! It doesn’t even take that long – I’m just lazy. 😉
I love the simplicity of these cookies. Cashews are so versatile!
Karen says
July 22, 2013 at 5:43 amThese look great but we can’t eat oats in our family…..any good sub ideas?
Lauren says
July 22, 2013 at 7:34 amYou could just use more cashews! 🙂
Lee at Veggie Quest says
July 25, 2013 at 5:15 pmYou could also try quinoa flakes? They act a lot like instant oats. Ancient Harvest makes them; I get them at Whole Foods. Just a thought!
Lauren says
July 25, 2013 at 6:01 pmThat’s a good idea for those avoiding grains! 😀