It was time to make something healthy for the kids, thus the inspiration for these Almond Joy Energy Bites.
If you follow my recipes in any capacity, you’ll know that I have no problem with sugar and the occasional indulgent dish. But, the volume of cinnamon rolls, eggnog, cookies and candy that churned through our house during the holidays had me hankering for something healthy. I also wanted to get a little extra nutrition into my two little sugar junkies without making them go cold-turkey on the sweet stuff. Here’s my answer: Almond Joy Health-Nut Cookies. Both kids have tested and enthusiastically approved of these no-bake, protein packed bites and to demonstrate how easy they are to make, Blaise and I decided to ham it up for the camera.
*Original recipe by Joanie Simon (joaniesimon.com)
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Almond Joy Health-Nut Cookies
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Description
Protein-packed cookies with the flavors of Almond Joy candy bars including coconut, chocolate and almonds.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup prepared quinoa
- 3 Tbs almond butter
- 1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbs agave nectar
- 2 Tbs Monkfruit In The Raw sweetener (or Stevia)
- Ghiradelli dark melting chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup prepared quinoa, 3 Tbs almond butter, 1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, 2 tsp chia seeds, 1 Tbs agave nectar and 2 Tbs Monkfruit In the Raw into a food processor and process until everything forms a tacky, granular texture.
- Scoop out the mix you just made and roll into round balls and smash flat into the shape of cookies and place on a sheet pan. The size is up to you, but this will make 24 small, 1 inch cookies.
- If you want to add a little extra treat to these, melt Ghiradelli dark melting chocolate in a plastic baggie for 1 minute in the microwave. Snip off the tip end of the bag and drizzle chocolate over each cookie.
- Place cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm them up and they’re ready to be gobbled up. Can be kept at room temperature or cold in the refrigerator depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Cookies
- Cuisine: American
