I’ve had a couple requests for some healthy “treat” recipes, so I thought I’d share one of my recent favorites this morning:
The original recipe came from Kristen’s Raw (I started with her recipe for Chocolate Crunch Hazelnut Macaroons), and I just slightly modified it to fit my personal tastes. What I love about Kristen’s almost truffle-like macaroons is that you don’t need a dehydrator to make these puppies– just stick them in the freezer, and they’re firm! (I’m quite a fan of refrigerated cookies, so eating them cold is extra fun for me anyway– they are reminiscent of those “no-bake” chocolate oatmeal cookies!) But better.
“No-bake” Chocolate Pecan Macaroons
1 cup raw pecans
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
2/3 cup coconut butter
3/4 cup agave nectar
1/2 tsp. sea salt
Process the pecans in a mini food processor (I use this one) until crumbly. Transfer the pecan crumbs into a medium mixing bowl, and mix in the rest of the ingredients. Stir until well-combined throughout. Scoop rounded tablespoons of batter onto plates lined with wax paper and place in the freezer for about 2 hours to chill and firm. Serve cold straight from the freezer, or let the macaroons sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes to let them soften. Either way, they taste AaaaaMAZING!
*To make these extra-pretty for serving at a party or to give as a gift, I like to roll the macaroons in some additional coconut before freezing them to make them look like little snowballs!
Since these treats are nutrient-dense and free of processed flour and sugar, you can indulge in them guilt-free!
Enjoy! 
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