Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

A healthy take on raw chocolate chip cookie dough, rolled into convenient little balls for a quick pop of energy or one massive inhalation. I don't judge.

Cook: 10

Total: 10

Yield:12 pieces

Ingredients

⅔ c raw cashews
⅓ c raw oats
2 Tbsp Agave
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup (Omit and use Agave to preserve true Raw Status if you care)
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
¼ c Chocolate Chips (see note for raw)

Instructions

In a blender, preferably a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, blend cashews and oats until they become a fine powder. Don't overblend; this mixture will become cashew butter quickly.
Add the agave, maple, vanilla and blend until incorporated. Be careful to just blend in short bursts and only until combined; don't over-process.
Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
Form into small balls by rolling between your palms. If dough becomes too sticky to work with, chill in the fridge or freezer until a bit firmer. Keep in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

To keep these truly raw, mix 2 tablespoons raw cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon agave, a dash of vanilla extract, whisk together and blend in the blender/food processor. Spread into a thin layer on wax or parchment paper and freeze. Take frozen chocolate off parchment and break into pieces, then use as your raw "chips"

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Recipe By:Averie