Happy Sunday Funday!
On the weekend I like to take time to prep food for the week. I usually make a big pot of quinoa, bake sweet potatoes, hard boil eggs, a big batch of granola or baked oatmeal for breakfasts and some kind of sweet treat/snack.
Lately, we have been on a cookie bite streak. Specifically, 3 ingredient cookie bites. Can’t. Get. Enough. I mean, really, who can get enough of a cookie? I ask my kids if they want a cookie and they’re all like WOOHOO! Cookie Time!
BUT…
These aren’t your average cookie.
Three ingredients.
No baking.
Done in less than 10 minutes.
BAM!
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 cup pitted dates or ½ cup pitted dates + ½ cup unsulphured dried apricots
- 3 Tbsp chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- Place cashews in food processor. Blend till in small pieces.
- Add dates (and apricots if using). Blend till combined with cashews and in small pieces.
- Take cashew/date mixture and place in a separate bowl.
- Using wet hands, "stir" in chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
- Take 1-2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a desired size ball.
- May eat immediately or place in refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm.
If you like Larabars, you’ll love this. It’s such a versatile recipe. The possible add ins are endless. Dried cherries would be unbelievable. Yum yum! Here’s a few other similar recipes that you may be interested in:
While I was snapping pics of the finished cookies, I had three sets of eyes ready to pounce the minute I wasn’t looking. Two little hands actually made their way into the pics and grabbed a bite. Thankfully, Cooper did not make a move and just stood off to the side and drooled!
On to meal planning. Here’s what I’ve got planned for the week:
Sunday: Fish Tacos
Monday: Green Smoothies + almond butter toast –> New work schedule has me working way later. Gotta keep it simple!
Tuesday: Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Wednesday: Thai Almond Noodles w/ Veggies + Baked Broccoli Slaw Egg Rolls
Thursday: Grilled Chicken over massaged kale salads
Friday: Eggs Baked Over Sauteed Mushrooms and Spinach
Saturday: Ron’s Homemade Veggie Pizza
What are you having for dinner this week?
I love the idea of stirring in the chocolate chips! I’ve blended in cocoa before for a chocolate taste, but the texture of a whole chocolate chip looks so much yummier!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Weekly workouts and Menu planning
I have all three ingredients-making them today for Sunday food prep. 🙂
i have a meatloaf in the oven right now! itz loaded with vegetables!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..10 Ways to Calm a Crying Baby
Thumbs up for easy cookie anything! This week, I’m thinking some comfort food for the hubby including lasagna and a pork roast!
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food recently posted..Sunday Morning Coffee
I’m hoping that this week we can grill lots of fish and chicken – I’m ready for some nice meals eaten on the deck!!! I will have to make a couple of meals that have plenty because next weekend will be another weekend of eat and run since it is drill, play, early birthday for my youngest!
Kim recently posted..Burpees, Burpees, Burpees 3/23-3/29
Sounds really similar to the homemade larabar recipe on Oh She Glows, which is one of my favorites! I love making these at home and saving some money! Yum! I’ll have to try some of the add-ins you mentioned.
Nikki @ grab your kicks recently posted..Blogger Feature: Shh..Fit Happens
Those look delicious and I love the little hand sneaking a bite!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Reebok True Studio Slipper Review
I love the picture with the little hand grabbing one of the cookie bites. Your Sunday meal prep sounds so relaxing!
Marnie @ SuperSmartMama recently posted..Workout Recap and Meal Planning – Week of March 30
These look yummy!
Coco recently posted..My First 5K
These sound so simple and great. I am about to buy my very first food processor.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..Pro/Con
Cookie bites are like the best invention ever….so delicious! The sweet potato black bean burgers sound really good for dinner!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted..What’s for Dinner: Week of March 30, 2014
I love simple recipes, and recipes I have all the ingredients for. I’ve saved this one to try at a later date.
This week, I’m cooking from the Nourished app. Tonight I am making zucchini boats. Should be delish.
Matilda recently posted..Obstacles of Tough Mudder
YUM!! Do these ship??? 😉
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..Friday Five and Favorites
The bites sound so good and only 3 ingredients. That’s my kind of recipe 🙂
jill conyers recently posted..Favorite Gluten Free Snacks and Popchips Giveaway
Okay, now these I can make and not screw them up LOL. Thanks for sharing Angela. I wish I were a better meal planner like most of you out there. I shop for enough ingredients, but almost always wing our meals 🙂
Lynda@fitnessmomwinecountry recently posted..Happy Monday Link Up
Even though I plan, I still wing it a couple of nights a week. Some days nothing sounds good!
These look fabulous! Yumm.
Chocolate chips always make cookies better 😀
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These look delicious! Going to give them a try tomorrow!
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