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| Da Kine No Bake Chocolate Cookies |
Valentines Day was the official end of my no-sugar challenge. I never thought in a million years I could go six weeks without indulging in a daily hit of sugar but I actually did it with the support of my good friend Merry. I must say there was a noticable improvement in my energy levels. That awful, mid-day, sluggish, slump disappeared and after about 3 weeks the cravings lessened. Tonight I made my first real treat, a recipe for no bake chocolate cookies from
Vegan Fusion World Cuisine
. These were very simple to prepare, just melt the chocolate or carob chips and mix in the remaining ingredients which included raisins, pecans, coconut flakes, almond or peanut butter, a bit of maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. The mixture cooled and firmed up quickly making it easy to shape the cookies. We popped them in the fridge and after about 15 minutes, the upper limit of my daughter's waiting tolerance, she tried one. Total success! She loved them except for the raisins which were spit out, no surprise there. Then, it was my turn. I made a cup of tea, sat down and bit into chocolatey goodness. Mmmm, they almost taste like very firm fudge with chunks of pecans and raisins. I was only going to eat one because they are so rich but could not resist attempting a second.
Congrats, Lee! Are you and Merry continuing with your no refined sugar foods?
ReplyDeleteWe've decided to be very careful and only indulge occasionally. I didn't make it through my second cookie. I made them quite small but it was too still too much. As always, my eyes were bigger than my stomach!
ReplyDeleteWe used to make these with oatmeal, PB, and chocolate, but I never thought to add raisins. Well, probably because my daughter would spit them out, too! lol
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your sugar-free accomplishment, Lee! That is so wonderful. I'm very proud of you and happy for you.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, these cookies sound fabulous. Mmm-mmm!
Jeannette, that sounds good too! I was hoping the raisins would be hidden enough in the chocolate but I was wrong. She spent quite a bit of time spitting out tiny raisin bits all over the place.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn, the cookies are just awesome and I am already thinking about when I can make them again. If you want the recipe I can easily email it to you or anyone else.
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