Raw Gingerbread Cookie Squares - Raw Vegan Desserts

Raw Gingerbread Cookie Squares - Raw Vegan Desserts

If you are anything like me you love your desserts! I struggle with being healthy and wild, but delicious raw desserts make it so much easier! Comment below if you know the struggle. #thestruggleisreal

I am always on the hunt for a good raw healthy dessert. These Gingerbread Cookie squares are great for backpacking, hiking, or just your busy day to day life.

This recipe makes 16 cookie squares. If you don't want squares you can roll them into balls.

Ingredients:

• 15 pitted dates
• 8 scoops of protein powder (completely optional)
• You can use Pea protein powder, soy protein powder, or whey protein powder (whey protein is not vegan).
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 3/4 cups pecans
• 3 tbsp of cinnamon
• 2 tbsp of ginger
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 4-7 tbsp water

Note: If you choose to not have the protein you will only need 3 tbsp of water. 

Directions:

1.  Combine all ingredients into a food processor
2.  Blend until mixture turns into a 'ball' (or clumps together
3.  If the mixture isn't sticking together Add 1 additional tablespoon of water at a time until mixture combines (be careful here. Too much water will ruin it)
4.  Continue to blend until you can't see nut chunks (about 3 minutes) 
5.  Roll out onto a cutting board (you can place it over 1 sheet of parchment paper if desired)
6.  Make a square approximately 6" x 9"
7.  Cut into 16 squares
8.  Store in an air tight container in the fridge

Did you try these? Leave a comment below and let me know what you thought!

Wishing you nothing but healthy lives and fun adventures!

Live Wild and Be Free