These dark chocolate walnut coconut no-bake cookies might be a mouthful… but they’re a delicious one. And being 100% paleo and GAPS-friendly, they’re a healthy mouthful, too.
That mom life.
When life is hard, as a mom there’s really only one thing that I can do to get through the day. If I were able to take a nap, you better believe I’d be doing that. But with five six little kids running around, a nap is usually not possible.
Thank goodness for chocolate.
I’m always in the mood for things like dark chocolate brownies, a paleo frappuccino, or nice cream, to help me get through the craziness. Unfortunately, I don’t always have the time to spend whipping up brownies (nor do I always want to heat up the house!), and I need something I can share with crazy children who wander by while I’m making my mother-sustinance.
Enter cookies.
Easy for the win.
Specifically no-bake cookies. More specifically, no-bake cookies that are easy enough for my kids to make for me! Double win. Or triple, if you include the chocolate in there.
Yep, these little dark chocolate walnut coconut no-bake cookies are pretty much everything I need in the middle of a crazy day! Other than that frappuccino…
A delicious mouthful.
One other thing that’s important for chocolate treats in my house is that they don’t include crazy ingredients I won’t always have on hand. My sanity-saving desserts need to be completely accessible to me.
Thankfully, coconut and coconut oil, honey, cocoa powder, and nut butter are things that are pretty much staples in my kitchen. Walnuts weren’t before I did the GAPS Diet, but since then I’ve been making sure I keep my fridge stocked with a bag from Coscto.
If you’re not in the habit of keeping walnuts around, you can totally leave them out. Or even substitute them for one of your other favorite nuts. Cashews, pecans, chopped peanuts, or sliced almonds would be delicious, too!
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Dark Chocolate Walnut Coconut No-Bake Cookies
Free from grain, gluten, eggs, dairy and refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup almond or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (I like to make my own)
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped dairy-free chocolate or chocolate chips (for GAPS-friendly I like to make my own!)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
In large saucepan, melt coconut oil, honey, and nut butter over low heat.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place on cookie sheet.
Freeze for about 10 minutes, consume.
Sore leftovers in a covered container in the freezer.
Check these out if you’re in need of more no-bake treats…
- Coconut Avocado Grasshopper Bars
- Easy Paleo Mocha Chia Pudding
- Paleo No-Bake Maple Pumpkin Pie
- Easy Nut Butter Fat Bombs
- 2-Ingredient Mango Nice Cream
Oh my, they look good!
And my daughter is one-month in on eating gluten-free, so your timing is excellent.
🙂
Cass
: ) Hope she likes them! : )
Going to make these to take to daycare today! they always need some healthier options.
I hope the kiddos like them! : )
I surprised with the analysis you made to make this particular publish incredible. Wonderful activity! Jenny Hunt
Can almonds be substituted for the walnuts? Not a fan of walnuts
Definitely, Allison! Amonds, peanuts, or pecans would all be great! Or you could just leave them out altogether. 🙂
these look Amazing. Is there a way to print the recipe?
Done, Betty! Thanks for reminding me to fix that! 😉 Hope you enjoy them!
Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to make them.
You had me at “dark chocolate” seriously these look so delicious.. and in teeny form! Perfect 🙂
Haha. Thanks. 😉 They’re definitely a favorite around here!
These are a must make! I haven’t seen a good no bake recipe since I was a kid. Thank you!
You’re so welcome! I hope you enjoy them. 🙂
These looks so amazing!
Thanks! They’re a family favorite. 😉
funny I was looking for a no-bake recipe earlier today…glad I found this
I hope you enjoy them!
I LOVE these! I make these too.. and have a couple of other ingredients.. herbs of course!
They are so tasty + easy to make. Thanks for sharing. Will share forward!!
How fun! Which herbs do you add? I bet they’d be good with lavender in them. 😉
Dark chocolate and walnuts are a match made in heaven! Can’r wait to try these 🙂
I totally agree, Chris! I hope you enjoy them!
No bake is always a good thing. Dark chocolate and walnuts sound delicious.
Thanks! I totally agree. 😉
I love no bake cookies! And ones that are secretly healthy? I’m totally on board!
Haha! Secretly healthy is always a win. 😉
These look incredible! Such a great new no bake recipe!
Thank you!