Raw Trail Mix Cookies
STEP 1
Combine the oats, buckwheat groats, walnuts, and coconut in a food processor.
STEP 2
Process into a fine meal, then add the raw cacao powder.
STEP 3
Add the dried figs and maple, process, then add the water and process again.
STEP 4
Add the mix-ins and knead with your hand to incorporate.
STEP 5
Squeeze and shape into cookies, then freeze before enjoying and storing.
Oh, hello!
I am in my third trimester about to pop and have gone almost all of pregnancy without posting here, it feels good to be back with a recipe for you.
Naturally I am prepping all sorts of goods for postpartum currently and came across this old recipe of mine from nearly 9 years ago (!). It was on my first blog, Made to Create, where I used to post little recipes for my family and friends after going plant based/vegan in February 2012. I went through a phase where I made so many raw treats back then, I had never heard of the concept and found them really exciting!
My favorite raw recipe I created then, and is still a favorite to this day, are these raw trail mix cookies. Yes, these contain some maple and chocolate chips which are not raw ingredients, but they are pretty close. (I’ve also updated the recipe a little here with a few ingredient swaps.) The cookies have the most incredible flavor — look at that ingredient list! — and are packed with nutrition too. Perfect for afternoon snacks, late night snacks, breastfeeding/postpartum snacks, etc.
I hope you really enjoy this recipe-from-the-past. I am a trail mix head, so anything mixing fruits, nuts, and chocolate is a winner for me. The coconut and dried figs are especially delicious here.
Wishing you all a nice weekend :) I’m excited to show you a cute little human soon.
x Jessie
RAW TRAIL MIX COOKIES
Makes 20 cookies.
1 cup oats rolled or quick
1/2 cup raw buckwheat groats
1/2 cup raw walnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
9 dried black mission figs
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup raw pepitas
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Add the oats, buckwheat groats, walnuts, and shredded coconut to the bowl of a food processor. (Here is a link to the one I use.)
Process into a meal, then add the raw cacao powder and pulse a few times to combine.
Place the dried figs (hard stems removed) and maple syrup in the food processor bowl.
Blend until the figs have been broken up and incorporated well (the processor may hop around during this, so hold tight).
Add the water and process again until a sticky dough forms. (You may need to stop and scrape down the sides and give the dough a flip a time or two, depending on your processor.)
Scrape the cookie mixture into a medium size mixing bowl and add the mix-ins (pepitas, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips).
Knead the mix-ins into the cookie dough, it may take a little time and some work as the dough won’t be overly sticky.
Firmly press the dough into round balls and flatten a little as you shape.
Place all of the formed cookies on a plate and let sit in the freezer for a few hours before enjoying.
Transfer frozen cookies to an airtight container and keep in the freezer (my preference) or the fridge.
These can be eaten straight from the freezer (or fridge, if you prefer) and should keep for well over a month when frozen (I haven’t tried longer).
Questions/Sunstitutions
Is your dough not looking like mine above and instead a bit too dry? Add an extra tablespoon of water and let it process for another 10 seconds. Repeat until it looks similar and is slightly sticky.
Don’t have buckwheat groats? You can use more oats instead.
Don’t like, or are allergic to, coconut? You can replace it with more walnuts, or try some hemp seeds.
Allergic to nuts? Replace the walnuts with sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, or more coconut.
Want to use different mix-ins? Feel free too. Just keep them small in size so they are easy to incorporate.
Don’t like, or have on hand, dried black mission figs? They do bring an amazing flavor, but you can substitute with pitted medjool dates.