Oh yes.
I simply could not wait to post about my most recent creation in the kitchen.
I could probably live off of raw cookie dough if I had to. It is one of my most guilty pleasures. The only problem as we all know is that it is far from healthy.
Could I really create raw chocolate chip cookies that were delicious yet healthy too? I sought to find out!
Of course I researched a few raw chocolate chip cookie recipes online, and then I went to experiment!
Raw Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
Cookie dough:
- 1 3/4 cups ground raw cashews
- 3/4 cup ground raw oats
- 1/4 cup Agave Nectar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
Raw chocolate chips:
- 2 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup carob powder
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 T agave nectar (or maple syrup probably works)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
Dough: Grind up raw cashews and raw oats in a food processor or blender. Place all cookie dough ingredients into a large bowl and mix by hand or with a spoon. OR simply place all ingredients in the processor and blend (why didn’t I do this!? lol). Mix until a dough forms and you can make a large ball. Refrigerate dough while you make the chocolate chips.
Chips: Mix all chocolate chip ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Roll the dough out onto parchment paper and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Optional: Half way through at 15 mins., flip the chocolate sheet over for even freezing.
When chocolate is frozen, cut into chips. This is the fun part! I used a pastry slicer and it was SO fun making the chips.
Mix chips into dough and have fun!
Place in fridge (if you have any left that is) to harden for about 30 mins. They get real hard! Make sure to refrigerate them on parchment paper or they will stick to the plate.
Notes: If you don’t have carob powder you can substitute it for cocoa powder just as easily. Alternatively, you may be able to sub the agave nectar for maple syrup or honey. If you try this and it turns out let me know!
Also note, I cut the recipe in half to make a smaller batch. Don’t be too worried about getting exact measurements here. They will still turn out, promise.
The best part is the total prep time (not including freezing and refrigerating) was 10 minutes! So quick and easy. These would be amazing to whip up before guests come over or for a quick birthday gift.
I adapted this recipe found here. I used much less coconut oil in both mixtures, substituted raw oats for groats, and I added vanilla and agave in the chocolate chips.
Flipping it after 15 mins of freezing:
WAY TOO MUCH FUN. Seriously. I can’t handle it.
Dare I say these were the best chocolate chips I have ever had?!?! I do, dare!!
I am feeling the love, are you?
Pure, sweet, rolled up bliss:
Ideas:
1) Roll out dough mixture and use cookie cutters.
2) Roll dough mixture into balls and then roll in coconut.
3) Add other mix-ins instead of chocolate chips, like raisins or chopped up dates.
The taste?
These raw chocolate chip cookies BLEW MY MIND! Seriously I was NOT expecting this. I could not stop eating this stuff. It was pure heavenly bliss with some great health benefits to boot! :)
These look simply amazing. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Can’t wait to try it out myself!
Awesome idea! I think I need to stop at the grocery store on the way home now and get all the ingredients! You are so darn creative!
NAUGHTY. NAUGHTY. NAUGHTY. I’m just pretending I didn’t read how to make those….pretending I didn’t see those delicous looking pictures….pretending I didn’t copy and print the recipe….and pretending I’m not going to try and make those in a weak moment this week. Phew….glad I’ve got such good restraint :)
Do you think these could be made using something other than cashews? I’m allergic. (which really stinks since they are used in so many vegan recipes!)
I always substatue Almonds when I do not have any raw cashews in the house and the results are almost the same.
WOW! These look amazing, Angela! I am all for eating a cookie that tastes more like (or better than) cookie dough :) You are such a genius in the kitchen. I like yo style!
Oooh, I can’t wait to make these! Thanks!!
Those seem delicious! I love having healthy food that reminds me of something similar (but not as many nutrients). That’s why I love oatmeal because it’s so versatile.
I wonder if you can make a raw version of gingersnaps.
OH MY GOSH these are amazing! Who would think you could make something this healthy and still dessert like. I used raw almonds but they still turned out great.
true to my word, i made these today, and all i can say is WOW. you are inhumanly talented at this!! these were AMAZING!! thank you!
i made these last night, but “cheated” and used pre-made chocolate chips – my first raw food baking experience, and they were delicious, especially the “dough” :)
ummmm……..yeah. freakin amazing. i didn’t have raw cashews, so i substituted raw almonds instead, that was the only change i made. this recipie is just genius. pat yourself on the back, Angela. thank you for sharing this!
I made these and were delcious! One thing I had to do was use smart oil (canola/soy/something else) instead of coconut which I couldn’t find at my normal grocery store. What are the benefits of coconut oil ? the cookies were “oily” and a little crumbly so I bet the coconut oil would do the trick. Either way , they were fantastic!
Thank you for posting this!! i have always been a cookie lover, then i went raw!~ I had all the ingredients on hand so it was easy to begin and so worth the efforts!!!
Youve got me dreaming of raw cookie possibilities with this recipe!
These taste so good and making the chocolate chips is so fantastic!
Thank you! Thank you ! I cant believe how rich, sweet and simply tasty the chocolate chips are… i love the texture of the dough too~~ *~ yum~
just made these…and they are DELISH. i may do a little less agave nectar next time, as they were very sweet, but i have already eaten 3 of them!! haha
Just wondering if you have a recipe for milk chocolate chips? My hubby doesnt like the “dark” taste.
I made this with a few adjustments. I used honey instead of the Agave Nectar. I also used crushed pecans instead of cashews. Also couldn’t find carob powder, so I just used a full cup of cocoa powder. The end result couldn’t keep shape (my dog bones I cut out fell apart as I tried to pull them up). However, my husband had the idea that it would be a great ice cream topper and he was so right! I also love just grabbing a spoonful whenever I feel the urge. Very simple to make and my first venture into raw food. Thanks for the great recipe!
I just made these and had to say thank you! I love the chocolate chips especially!
I saw this and knew I had to make them. I finally got the chance/excuse yesterday and made a half batch. I used maple syrup instead of agave and “cheated” with some great chocolate chips we had. Like bwal, mine were not rock solid after being in the fridge but they did keep their shape and are tasty tasty tasty. Thank you!
Oh my god! These are amazing. By “these” I guess I mean the dough cuz I’m just eating the mix straight from a bowl as I type.
I used maple syrup instead of agave and it worked great. I also added a pinch of Sea Salt for that sweet and salty balance.
Thank you for the post! I will make these over and over and over…
Aly (alwaysalreadybeautiful.blogspot.com)
These are simply marvelous! I used my own chocolate chips & added a tiny pinch of sea salt, and they tasted so delicious! Thanks for sharing. :)