If you love gingersnaps you'll love this raw version. They are full of flavor, all the ingredients come through in this cookie and they are quite addicting! I'm really loving these no bake raw cookie balls if you haven't noticed....this is my fourth recipe within two weeks....they are so good and easy to make. Plus I love the idea of it being a doughy cookie, it does harden more once refrigerated and turns to be a little less doughy and more of a chewy style cookie. Along with that, I love all the natural ingredients that go into them. All you need is a few to satisfy your craving....and if you have too many, you won't feel guilty!
Ingredients
3/4 cup oats (I used GF)
1/2 cup almonds*
3/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced or 1 teaspoon ginger powder
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave
1 tablespoon unsulphured organic molasses, optional**
1 tablespoon unsulphured organic molasses, optional**
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg or ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
sesame seeds & cinnamon, for rolling
sesame seeds & cinnamon, for rolling
Combine oats and almonds in food processor, blend until you get a fairly fine consistency, doesn't have to be perfect. Add dates and rest of ingredients, blend until combined and dough like consistency. If for reason you added more oats or nuts/seeds and you feel it is too dry, try adding 1 tablespoon of water at a time to get desired consistency. I move my dough to a medium size bowl, stir again and roll into one inch balls. I rolled mine in sesame seeds and cinnamon. My favorite was the sesame seed! Shredded coconut would be another great option. Keep refrigerated and enjoy within a week or two. Makes apprx. 12 to 14 balls.
* For those with nut allergies, you may substitute the almonds for sunflower seeds or hemp hearts.
** I have seen cases for and against blackstrap molasses as a healthy addition to foods. This is an option, if you choose not to use the molasses you will still have an excellent ginger snap treat. The rest of the ingredients are tasty enough on their own and you won't miss a thing. If you choose not to use it, you may add one more tablespoon of pure maple syrup/agave if you like (I used maple syrup). If using molasses be sure to purchase fair trade/organic unsulphured molasses as it is the healthier option and doesn't contain added chemicals. For more info on the pro's from Whole Food's and for info on the con's from Raw Food Explained.
* For those with nut allergies, you may substitute the almonds for sunflower seeds or hemp hearts.
** I have seen cases for and against blackstrap molasses as a healthy addition to foods. This is an option, if you choose not to use the molasses you will still have an excellent ginger snap treat. The rest of the ingredients are tasty enough on their own and you won't miss a thing. If you choose not to use it, you may add one more tablespoon of pure maple syrup/agave if you like (I used maple syrup). If using molasses be sure to purchase fair trade/organic unsulphured molasses as it is the healthier option and doesn't contain added chemicals. For more info on the pro's from Whole Food's and for info on the con's from Raw Food Explained.
This is my favorite way to roll. I found some nice extra small glass bowls that work perfectly. Or you can use a plate or other small dish such as a cereal bowl. Happy rolling...
Enjoy !
You may also like to try my other healthy raw treats:
Chocolate Pistachio Oatmeal Cookie
Healthy Happy Hempy Cookies
Almond Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Bites
Coconut Lemon Bombs
Raw Coconut Brownie Bites
Cinnamon Cranberry Truffles
You may also like to try my other healthy raw treats:
Chocolate Pistachio Oatmeal Cookie
Healthy Happy Hempy Cookies
Almond Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Bites
Coconut Lemon Bombs
Raw Coconut Brownie Bites
Cinnamon Cranberry Truffles
Some of my favorite raw dessert blogs:
♥ Rawified
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