Recipe: Raw Cookie Dough Bites

I often jokingly call myself the allergy queen. You see, in addition to being coeliac, I also have a heap of allergies and intolerances - but I don't see that as a bad thing. 

My body's pickiness means I have become incredibly good at recreating recipes to suit different food needs - and making up new recipes to meet others. But there's one specific food issue I hadn't really thought about until recently.... Histamine Intolerance.

You see, one of my beautiful friends has recently been diagnosed with a histamine intolerance and I have been madly researching ever since! Why? Because life is way too short to miss out on delicious food - and I can't stand to see my friends missing out! 

This recipe was created to be low histamine/suitable for those with histamine intolerance as my friend was struggling to find snacks and desserts that tasted great but were still healthy and low in histamines. 

I packaged up a bunch of these last week and gave them to her and they were given a HUGE thumbs up by the entire family - so I knew I had to share it with you right away! In addition to being low in histamines, they're also gluten free, vegan, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free and require absolutely no baking! 

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

Raw Cookie Dough Bites Recipe makes 8-10

low fat, gluten free, vegan, healthy, refined sugar free, low histamine, peanut free 

1 cup (~140g) almonds or cashews (raw or roasted both work!)* 
2/3 cup (60g) gluten free rolled oats or quinoa flakes**
3 tbsp maple syrup or honey 
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp (10g) coconut oil 

• Process your almonds/cashews until they resemble a coarse meal. 
• Add in all of your other ingredients, processing until your mix. If you mix doesn't seem to be coming together, add a tiny bit of water 1/2 teaspoon at a time. You don't want it to be too sticky! 
• Roll your cookie dough bites into balls or whatever shape you prefer!
• We find these keep best in the fridge (as they're firmer), however, you can also freeze them and simply take one out and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying!

Notes:

• *You can also use peanuts or macadamia nuts if you prefer! 
• **Find out more about Oats on a Gluten Free Diet here. If you can't tolerate oats, be sure to substitute quinoa flakes instead.
• Cuisine Companion Instructions: Process your ingredients on S12 using the Ultra Blade 

But tell me, what are some of your favourite snacks right now? 
And do you have any food allergies/intolerances/special food needs?
Right now I am loving protein smoothies again as well as cottage cheese and cereal.