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Ingredients
9
Time
15m
Serves
24
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
9
Time
15m
Serves
24
1/3 cup
Full Fat Coconut Milk
1/4 cup
Ghee
1/4 cup
Coconut Butter
1/4 cup
Cacao Powder
1/4 cup
Coconut Sugar
1/4 tsp
Peppermint Extract
Holiday
Dessert
Kid-Friendly
1 cup
Quick Oats
2 cups
Shredded Coconut, Unsweetened
1
Candy Cane
crushed
1
In a small saucepan on medium heat, combine the coconut milk, ghee and coconut butter. Warm until all are fully melted, then stir in your cacao powder, coconut sugar and peppermint extract. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2
In a separate bowl, combine the oats and shredded coconut. Pour your melted cacao mixture over top and stir until everything is coated. With clean hands, measure and roll out your cookies and place on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle your crushed candy cane on top.
3
Once your cookies are rolled out, place in the freezer for 15 minutes to set, then serve. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 7 days.
4
Notes: Check your local health food store or your grocery store’s Caribbean section for coconut butter. To make these even more blood sugar balancing, add 3 Tbsp of collagen protein powder to your cacao mixture before folding into the dry ingredients.
Fran Allen is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and recipe developer with a passion for creating nourishing, approachable recipes for a variety of dietary needs. She has studied several healing modalities and dietary approaches, bringing a thoughtful and holistic perspective to her work. Fran believes wholesome food should be both delicious and accessible for everyday life. When she’s not in the kitchen, you can find Fran exploring local farmers’ markets or spending time outdoors with her children.
