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YIELD: 16 SERVINGS A perfect pick-me-up for after dinner, or for a quick bit of fuel on the run, these little morsels taste just like raw cookie dough. Directions In a food processor, pulse the cashews and dates until crumbly. Add in the vanilla extract, almond meal, salt, and cacao nibs and pulse until finely …
YIELD: 12 SERVINGS In terms of brownies, this version is much healthier than your typical chocolaty square, but they sure don’t miss a beat taste-wise. You won’t feel bad about going back for seconds with these, as they are packed full of healthy stuff like dates, which contain fiber; cashews, which are high in magnesium; …
YIELD: ABOUT 20 BONBONS These taste so much like the popular candies, it certainly won’t seem like you’re eating something so good for you! Directions In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and blend until finely ground and clumped together, for about 1 minute. Roll into bite-size balls and place in refrigerator to chill …
YIELD: 24 CANDIES These are such a fun treat to snack on when a chocolate craving hits. Make a batch and store in the freezer—you can just grab one whenever you’re in need of a little mood boost! Directions In a medium bowl, combine all the filling ingredients and let rest for about 10 minutes. …
YIELD: 24 PIECES This subtly sweet treat is nuts over coconut, in that it is made entirely out of coconut, save the vanilla extract and salt. To cut easily, let the solid candy thaw at room temperature for about 20 minutes before slicing and then returning to the refrigerator. Directions In a blender or food …
YIELD: 12 CANDIES This chocolate can be molded using a chocolate mold or drizzled onto desserts for a chocolaty coating. Feel free to control the sweetness to your liking without affecting the final texture too much. Directions Whisk together all the ingredients into a medium bowl. Pour the mixture into molds and rap on a …
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS Here’s another surprise ingredient from the plant world: avocado is the superstar here, making a creamy base for this insanely rich chocolate pudding. Directions Blend all ingredients together into a food processor until fluffy. Serve with whipped coconut cream! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. …
YIELD: 2 SERVINGS This dessert is as easy as pie (or pudding) to make, and it’s healthy, filling, and delicious, too. Adjust sugar levels to your taste preferences, erring on the low side of things. Directions Place all ingredients into a small to medium bowl and stir vigorously with a fork until smooth. Transfer into …
YIELD: 18 COOKIES Lightly touched with lemon, these macaroons have only a handful of ingredients and don’t need to be baked. They make a great snack post- workout or when the midday munchies arise. Directions Combine the Medjool dates, lemon juice, and water in a food processor and blend until very smooth, scraping down the …
YIELD: 36 COOKIES Amaretti are classic small Italian cookies that are crisp on the outside and a bit chewier in the center—and one of my favorite cookies of all. You won’t miss the refined sugar in this version. For best texture, shape the cookies into small mounds, about 1 inch across, for perfect chewy-center-to-crispy-outside ratio. …