I grew up making no bake cookies and I loved them! Now I make a healthier version and enjoy them for breakfast with a nut milk, or as a snack anytime. They are guilt-free and divine. The best part is, they are kid-approved. Here is my recipe for a standard batch:

1 1/2 cups coconut oil

1 cup cacao powder

1 cup honey or maple syrup

4 cups gluten-free rolled oats

2 scoops vegan protein powder (I like vanilla ones that are fairly mild in taste and texture)

4 Tbs flax seed meal

2 scoops green powder (optional)

1 Tbs maca powder (optional)

1 Tbs bee pollen (optional)

Instructions:

Melt coconut oil, cacao, and honey/maple syrup in a pot on low-med heat, just enough to melt the coconut oil but not boil the mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine oats, protein powder, flax meal, and any additional powders.

Add heated coconut/cacao/honey mixture to dry ingredients. Stir.

Line a cookie pan or cutting board with wax paper. Drop a spoonful of mixture into the wax paper. Freeze for 20-30 minutes. Put into bags or Tupperware and store in fridge for 2 weeks or freezer for up to 4 weeks.

Variations:

Try it with peanut butter, vanilla extract, a little salt, or anything else that seems healthy! You’ll be surprised by how much healthy you can hide in a little cacao and honey. I only add maca and bee pollen if I need the extra boost or am making it for my Hormone Happiness class. You can also replace the oats with coconut flakes for a delicious macaroon treat.  In which case, I don’t usually add the powders and it is still healthy:)

Enjoy!