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No-Bake Vegan Cookies

There?s nothing quite like chocolate to make a good day even better. Especially when your chocolate treat is filled with wholesome nutrition that will keep you on track with your fitness goals!

This is no ordinary cookie?it?s high in fiber, filled with protein, doesn?t require an oven AND most importantly it tastes absolutely delicious, so you don?t feel deprived and you?re able to eat your cookie and burn fat too!

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Servings: 20

2 cups raw pecans
? cup Chocolate Vegan Protein Powder
2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
? teaspoon sea salt
? cup confectioners swerve
? cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet. Transfer to a food processor and pulse into a powder.

2. Add in the protein powder, cocoa powder, sea salt and swerve, pulsing until combined.

3. Add in the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract and process until smooth.

4. Form the dough into 20 cookies using 1 Tablespoon of cookie dough. Press onto a parchment paper-lined tray and press down with the tongs of a fork to create a pretty pattern on the top of each cookie. Chill for 30 mins in the or fridge before serving. Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge or freezer. Enjoy!

Nutrition
One cookie equals:?Calories: 98 Fat: 7g Carbohydrates: 2g Sodium: 75mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 3g Sugar: 0g

Breakfast Cookies

Yes, these cookies make an acceptable, wholesome breakfast! You?ll notice that there is zero sugar added to these cookies ? the sweetness comes from banana and applesauce. Feel free to add a large scoop of vanilla protein powder to the dough, to increase the protein content of each cookie. While it does take some time to make a batch of these breakfast cookies, you?ll have instant breakfasts for days to come afterwards.

Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com

What you need
Servings: 20

3 ripe bananas, mashed
? cup unsweetened applesauce
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
? cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
? cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
? teaspoon sea salt
Optional, scoop of vanilla protein powder
? cup unsweetened shredded coconut
? cup sliced almonds
? cup unsweetened, dried berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, combine the bananas, applesauce, coconut oil, raisins, vanilla extract and vinegar. Pulse until smooth.

3. In a medium bowl combine the coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and protein powder. Add to the food processor and pulse until combined. Add the coconut flakes, almonds and dried berries. Pulse briefly until just incorporated.

4. Use an ice cream scooper to place the dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until golden and baked through.

5. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition
One serving equals: 86 calories, 3g fat, 61mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 5g protein.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie No-Bake Energy Bites

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie No-Bake Energy Bites

Ingredients:
? cup dry oats (suggestion: quick oats)
? cup almond butter
? cup honey
? cup raisins
? cup chopped walnuts
? cup shredded coconut
? teaspoon (or more) ground cinnamon
? teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop protein (whey or plant)
2 fl.ounces almond milk
2 pinches of salt

Instructions:
In a medium bowl add all of the ingredients listed above, sitr and combine well. The mixture should be a bit sticky.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Use a spoon to scoop about a tablespoon of the cookie ball mixture into your hand. Roll into a ball.
Store the balls covered in the fridge (for up to 1 week) or freeze.