If you like the crunchy, chunky texture of trail mix bars then you will love these easy, No Bake Trial Mix Cookies. Made with only 5 ingredients, these are simple and super healthy! The seeds and coconut add a nice texture to these treats. If you want some variation, try using dates or apricots in this recipe if you want to get creative. ‘Nuff said….lets eat!
No-Bake Trail-Mix Cookies
Makes 12
Gluten-Free, Vegan; Free Of: grain, eggs, dairy, soy, cane sugar, corn
1/2 cup dried figs
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, + @ 1/4 more for coating
2 Tablespoons sunflower seeds or chopped nuts of choice
1/4 cup cooked quinoa*
- In a small food processor, process the figs and raisins into a thick paste. You can add a Tablespoon of applesauce if the dried fruit is too thick to puree very well.
- In a bowl, add the coconut, sunflower seeds, and quinoa and mix together well until all incorporated. You can use your hands to knead the mixture.
- Separate the dough into 12 portions (@ 1 Tablespoon each). Roll into a ball then flatten into a cookie shape. Coat in shredded coconut and store in the fridge. Enjoy!
*Quinoa is not a true grain, but rather a psuedograin or seed
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These look delicious, must try these!
How many calories in each cookie? They look delicious
Hi Mary! By my calculations, here is the nutrient profile of these cookies:
Per 1 cookie: 73 calories, 2.5 g fat, 12.5 g carbs, 1.5 g fiber, 8.5 g sugars, and 1 g protein.
Thank you. Can’t wait to try them
so brilliant! love no bake desserts.
Thanks Lynn!
Perfect, perfect, perfect! A tasty treat with health benefits – I love it! And I carry most of the ingredients in my pantry on a regular basis so I can whip these up any time. Thanks!
Thanks, Julia!
I make these but I always used to make them into balls- im going to try doing them in cookie form
your pictures are so good!
Thanks! I wanted to try something a little bit different this time (shape-wise); my kids love these : )
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