We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.
~ Japanese Proverb
Anyone out there tried making almond milk yet with any great success?
I’ve been swooning over it myself these days (and so has the teenager!) and have looked forward to coming up with new ways to use up the pulp (I’ve now finished the last batch of ice cream).
Here is the latest go with a use for almond pulp, and my, its yummy! No need for anything other than the ingredients, a bowl, your clean hands, and a good song!
The Less:
Less waste, less sugar, less sweetened, baked treats. Less packaging from making almond milk. Less cooking means less energy, and less appliances means less time spent on clean up 
Less wondering what to do with this superfood stuff!
The More:
More seriously potent fiber from hemp hearts and cocoa nibs. Lots of good energy, protein, and yummy healthy fats too. More dancing if you make them like we make them (we dance a lot).
Superfood Coconut Energy Cookies:
- almond pulp from one recipe Mindful Almond Milk (about 3/4 cup)
- (2) cups shredded unsweetened coconut (you can roast a small portion of you like)
- (3) tbsp almond or any nut butter
- (1/2) cup hemp hearts
- (2) tbsp maple syrup
- (1) cup quick oats
- (1/4-1/2) cup cocoa nibs (you can also sub in teeny tiny chocolate chips or a roasted ground nuts)
It’s simple really..
Mix all together with your hands – form into little cookie shapes no bigger than two inches in diameter. Feel free to play with amounts until you reach a firm texture that will mold and hold shape well.
Voila! Keep in the fridge – I took these into work and they totally vanished (if you want any maybe don’t do that)…these little treats are two bit perfection as a little snack or a treat – you could even snag them for a quick breakfast.
This is a move you could try. Or not.
You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart.
~ Author Unknown
Let us know what you think (and how you are, will you?!)
- Do you dance in the kitchen?
- What are you dancing to this week?
Next post, more oats…
Have a wonderful day!
Yours in Less,
These look sooo good! I am waiting on a fancy-schmancy new nut milk bag to come in the mail so making my own milks will be a snap! I will definitely be making use of your almond pulp recipes when the bag arrives
I’m so excited!
Also, I love ow all your recipes highlight what it good about them (the less and the more- I love that you take time to highlight ALL the positives of a recipe, not just why they are healthy). I have thought this for a while, but don’t think I have ever said it outright.
Great post!
Thanks so much! I always feel it important to lay out the main points and how they relate to the purpose of the blog (even though it might be obvious) – and I am glad it is appreciated and useful! that makes me happy
These are pretty yummy and easy to digest too.
Hope you are having a great day! Thanks again, appreciate it!
I wasn’t expecting raw – and I love it!! So easy. They’re really beautiful, too. Hey, nice moves, girl
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Thanks so much! I guess they are totally raw, too, I was truly shocked when they disappeared..
Pretty entertaining 
I wish those were my moves, that’s what you get when you mix 2 teenage girls, a camera, and a sunny day
BTW, just soaking almonds RIGHT NOW because of this post!
Oh, you just made my heart swell! I just love this. Keep me posted how it goes
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They look absolutely mouthwatering!
Thanks Anastasia!
Oh my GOODNESS. These look amazing. Maybe I will finally get off my duff and make some almond milk already just so I can have the pulp for these.
Aaaah, yes! Once you do it you’ll see how simply easy it is! Let us know how it goes….it’s so worth it!
This looks delicious! I’ll have to try it!
Thank you! I hope you do – they are just so easy! Thanks for stopping by!
These look and sound so incredibly delicious
I love that they are so easy 
I’ll have to hunt for the hemp hearts but that’s no biggy!
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Good luck and thank you!
these look sooooo good! I love making cookies that totally defy what people expect in a “normal” cookie. Great use of cocoa nibs too! I’ve got some that I’ve been wondering how to best use…
I’m kind of wondering what hemp hearts are, though….
Thank you! I was hesitant to call them that but I just had to keep a little surprise element in there! Hemp hearts are the fatty, protein filled hearts of hemp seeds, you can find them in most health food stores or order them online ) link provided in an earlier comment! Good luck!
Well, we already know the answer to your dancing in the kitchen question, don’t we?
It’s gonna’ be a busy weekend of almond milk-ing, kale pesto-ing, and tossing up between chocolate ice-cream-ing and coconut energy cookie-ing for this girl. YUMMO!!! (I was getting a little tired of date balls, so MOST timely post!).
Oh – BTW – love the label imagery. Très chic!
Well, of course we know all about the dancing! I am thrilled to hear about all the action your kitchen is going to see, both cooking and move-busting!
I found a fun little app, it’s like a toy! More distractions….uh-oh!!! Have fun with it all! Looking forward to the results and feedback!
Cheers from still not rainy Vancity!
Guess what? The sun is shining and the pup and I are heading out for a loooooong walk in the fresh air.
Later, Dude x
Wow, amazing combination of ingredients there. Love that you can make your own almond milk! My mum has a soy bean extractor and we sometimes use the pulp for pancakes (when I visit) I’ve never heard of Hemp hearts before either, is that what I think it is???
Thanks so much! almond milk is surprisingly easy and yes, hemp hearts are the heart of a hemp seed..they are chock full of protein and goodness
I use them a lot – there is a link in a comment above about where you can buy these too! Thanks again!
About to go on an outdoors weekend trip to Sisters, Oregon – thinking these will be a must for the backpack. Thank you for the inspiration! Glad I found your site.
Sounds lovely! These cookies will make a great addition to the trip! I am glad you found me too
Cheers!
I’ve had good luck with an almond/cashew/pumpkin seed milk. That disappeared quickly! I had no idea what to do with the pulp though–great idea. I can’t wait to try it!
That sounds like a great combo! That pulp would also be delish! Good luck with trying this recipe (I hope you enjoy it!) – and thanks!
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Okay Shira, your blog is SO lovely!!! Forgive me for taking soooo long to make my way over here. I used to be better about this sort of thing but it’s been a bit busy on my end. I am so happy however that I finally visited {and am making myself comfortable over at} your awesome blog. These energy cookies sound fabulous!!!
Thanks Cara! I am happy you visited too!
Such a lovely blog! The photos look wonderful.
Thank you very much!
Just made the almond milk and went fantastic and is super delicious!!! Now on to these super tasty looking treats! Thank you so much for the wonderful recipes!
Oh so happy to hear – you just made my day! I love hearing success stories….it’s my pleasure and I do hope you’ll love the cookies too!
Cheers!
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Thanks so much for this delicious recipe! I have been making almond milk for the last 3 months and simply throwing the pulp (much to my dismay) in the compost bin!! I made these treats for my family and I and added coconut oil, Macca powder & a TBLS of Plantfusion protein powder and then dusted them in Cacao powder. I formed them into balls and called them energy bombs…HUGE HIT even with my teen boys and pickiest 11year old son! Our family is very active which makes these treats so satisfying!
Hi Megan – that’s great! I love to hear feedback like this (and think I need to try your version now too!) – fantastic!
Ah not sure if my post worked after i had to log in… but i was just sayin – I love you!! haha thank you so much for this recipe, its exactly what i was after to use up my almond pulp. So, one question, what are hemp hearts? Thanks
Excited!
Hemp hearts are available online and are the protein inside the hemp seeds (a quick google search should help – I hope!) – they are so healthy and satisfying – rest assured you can also make this recipe without! Best of luck, thanks for stopping by!
I just bought a dehydrator and am going to make these and “cook” them in it at a low temp to maintain the raw. Have you ever tried that?
Hi Dyanne,
But I am sure they might benefit from some dehydrating too! Best of luck!
Thank you for the visit! I haven’t tried that! This recipe doesn’t require any cooking or baking at all as the cookies go straight into the fridge if they don’t go into your mouth first
Hi Shira, I made these cookies and dehydrated them at 105 degrees for 5 hours. Really yummy! They are delicious completely raw, it’s true, but I do like them “uncooked.” At 105 they are still fully nutritious and considered raw, with the benefit of keeping them in an airtight jar rather than the frig, which in my case is usually stuffed!
Fabulous Diane – thank you for letting us know! Happy they turned out so well!