No Bake Maca and Walnut Cookies with Sesame Seeds

  • Makes
  • 6
  • Prep Time (min)
  • 70
  • Cook (min)
  • 0
  • Carb Grams (g)
  • 58
  • Cook Difficult
  • 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups dates, pitted
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp maca powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Utensils

  • Food processor
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Cutting knife

DIRECTIONS

  • Line a small baking sheet with some parchment paper and set aside.

  • Place walnuts in a food processor and process for 20-30 seconds.

  • Now, add the remaining ingredients and continue to process until smooth mixture. Transfer the mixture in the prepared baking pan and firmly press with your hands to flatten as evenly as possible.

  • Refrigerate for about one hour before serving.

  • Cut into 6 pieces and optionally sprinkle with some more sesame seeds before serving.

No Bake Maca and Walnut Cookies with Sesame Seeds

Maca and Walnut Cookies IngredientsIf you're anything like me and truly appreciate a delicious dessert with only having to spend 10 minutes preparing it, then you have just found a perfect recipe. These beautiful no bake maca and walnut cookies with sesame seeds are a wonderful idea for a quick snack or a healthy dessert.

Maca and Walnut Cookies Mix

Maca is a well-known source of so many different nutrients with mind-blowing health benefits for the entire family. This anicent energy source is used to treat the hormonal imbalance, different menstrual problems, stomach pain, weak bones, and many other everyday health problems. A gentle vanilla flavor of this superfood is perfect for different healthy treats you can prepare every day.

This recipe is a fantastic combination of antioxidant-rich walnuts, healthy sesame seeds and dates, and a perfect amount of bitter cocoa powder which balances the overall flavor. Optionally, add a few drops of vanilla extract and prepare yourself a delicious snack that is loaded with nutrients. Enjoy! 

Nutrition information per serving: Kcal: 469, Protein: 14.1g, Total Carbs: 55.7g, Dietary Fibers: 11.3g, Total Fat: 27.7g

Maca and Walnut Cookies Final Product

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