Almond Joy No-Bake Cookies (Gluten free)

I had a great couple days celebrating the birth of our first granddaughter. I think the angels sing each time a child is born. It is a sweet time. It is wonderful to watch my son become a Dad and our daughter in law become a Mom. What a the sweetest things in life. I look forward to going and seeing her soon.

These are a fun healthier option than eating an almond joy. They  are a greaat little treat or a great way to get a protein boost. These are a winner.



Ingredients
3 ounces dark chocolate chips
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup almonds, chopped
2 cups unsweetened coconut
3 T chia *optional

Directions  Makes 15
1. Melt the chocolate chips, oil, and honey in a small saucepan on low. Stir in the coconut milk.

2. Take off the heat. Stir in the coconut almonds, and chia until well mixed.

3. Scoop onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper in 1.5 inch balls. Place them in the fridge to harden, at least 1/2 hour.

4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or serve immediately.

Here is another No bake chocolate peanut butter cookie recipe.

Oatmeal Cookie Bites

A fun way to eat oatmeal cookies with out all the calories. You could also cook them if you didn't want to eat them raw.

Ingredients

1 1/2 C old fashioned oatmeal
4 T chia *optional
1/2 C almond milk
5 T honey
3 T coconut oil
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 C old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 C chopped pecans (Or nuts of your choosing)
1/2 C raisins

Directions

1. Mix oatmeal, chia, milk, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl. Stir until all combined. Put in the fridge 30 min to thicken and it also lets the oatmeal soften.
2. I stirred in more oatmeal, (to give it some extra texture) pecans, and raisins.
3. Scoop on to cookie sheet or flat service. Put in fridge to harden.
4. Eat and enjoy. Store leftovers in airtight container.