Coconut Dream Rolls

An unbelievably tasty raw dessert that comes together in no time and will shine on any holiday table.

Time to read: 4 mins | Time to make: 30 minutes | Yields: 16 cookies

Ingredients

Cacao Layer

• 10 Medjool dates*, pitted

• 1/2 cup (60g) blended oats

• 1/2 cup (70g) roasted nuts ( I mixed almonds & hazelnuts)

• 2 tbsp water

• 2 tbsp cacao

• 1/4 tsp salt

Coconut Layer

• 3/4 cups (100 g) raw cashews**

• 1 cup (100 g) coconut flakes

• 1/2 cup (60 g) blended oats

• 2 tbsp soy milk***

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup****

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Melted dark chocolate - measure with soul - a method we discussed before. 

Method

1. Cover cashews in hot or boiling water and let them soak until we make a cacao layer.

2. Pulse the nuts and oats in a food processor until they're fine, like flour.

3. Add dates, cacao, and salt, and pulse until a dough forms. Depending on how juicy your dates are, you may need to add 1-2 tbsp water.

4. Roll the dough between two parchment papers into a 1/8 inch thick rectangle using a rolling pin.

5. Drain cashews, add remaining ingredients for coconut layer and blend everything until dough forms.

6. Place on top of the cacao layer, cover with parchment paper and roll out matching the size of the first layer.

7. Starting from the longer side, roll into a log. Decorate with melted chocolate.

8. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting. Keep refrigerated. They tasted batter when chilled.

Notes

*Medjool dates are very soft and juicy. If your dates seem a bit dry, soak them in hot water for 10-30min. Then drain and proceed with the recipe.

** Cashews must be raw. Only raw cashews upon soaking and blending resemble buttery consistency which is what we are aiming for.

*** Feel free to use any plant-based milk you have on hand.

****Maple syrup can be replaced with honey.

Nutrition facts, per cookie:

Energy: 162kcal | Carbs: 28 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 7 g