Tonight I was craving cookies.  Earlier in the day I had soaked 1 Cup of chia seeds in rice milk in the fridge.  I decided the chia would be the binder to my cookies!  This dish is quick, easy, delicious and guilt free! What more could you ask for?

To feeling alive!

Chef Raw Raw

1 C Chia seeds – soaked in (rice) milk for 1 hour

2 C rolled oats

1/4 C golden raisins

1 C almond butter

1 C honey

1/4 C cacao nibs (dark chocolate chips will work too)

• In a bowl, whisk together almond butter, honey, chia seeds, and cacao nibs.  Add oats and raisins and mix well.

To garnish

1/4 C honey

1/4 C carob powder

1/4 C hazelnuts – chopped

• Whisk carob and honey together, adding a little water if needed to thin out, and drizzle on top of cookies. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.

• Spoon dollops of mixture onto baking tray in the size of cookie you prefer!

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Bake for 15 minutes, flip over and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown.  Let cook and enjoy!