Jenistrayning Test Kitchen...

So tonight's goal was to make / bake a couple of raw fresh desserts to get ready for JENuary (more details to come on the perimeters of JENuary in a future post, but needless to say - I need to have some raw recipes in my back pocket).

I started with trying out Avocado Banana Cookies and Coconut / Date Balls.

Both turned out great but both have improvements to be made over time (oh and both take NO time at all).

Avocado Banana Cookies:

1/2 banana
1/4 avocado
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tbsp agave syrup
1 egg white
2 tbsp oat flakes
2 tbsp sunflower seeds

I put everything into a bowl mixing all ingredients together.  I actually added almond flour to this recipe because I felt it was a bit watery for baking (I would figured it would be best to add almond flour over more banana).

I put the mix on a cookie sheet with some coconut oil on the bottom to prevent sticking.  I baked at 350 for 12 minutes.  The bottom was very close to, but didn't, burn and they didn't end up having a cookie like consistency - rather they were a bit mushy (but good none the less).  Next time I will end up grounding up the oats in a food processor along with the sunflower seeds - I think this is why my mix was a bit mushy?

Coconut Date Balls:

2/3 cup of pitted dates
1/4 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp coconut flakes
1/4 cup cashews
Tiny pinch of salt

Mix everything in a food processor.  It will come out like a big glob of date coconut mix.  You have the option to add dark chocolate pieces; however I took the dark chocolate chips and added them in after.  This will open a whole new world of making energy bars.  Next up: cranberry/orange? :)  I see these all the time in the bins at Mother's and Whole Foods for a pretty penny.  They're so cheap, super raw and a good snack for a SWEET TOOTH LIKE ME!