Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls

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Averie Sunshine

Published: Dec 09, 2009

Updated: May 10, 2013

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How’s your Hump Day Wednesday going?  I’ve been a busy little bee running errands, going to the grocery store, braved the post office but the line wasn’t too bad.  And I’ve been taking care of the little one who’s still a little under the weather, and am getting ready to go teach yoga.  Whew!  What have you been up to?  School keeping you busy?  Work?  Family stuff?  Fill me in on your news!

I’m glad you enjoyed my last post on everything from Give Away Winners To Hair Salon visits in a new city

 Woman taking photo of self in mirror

To Product Reviews.

Energy bar on packaging

But moving right along for today…
So ‘Tis the Season for Christmas and Sugar Cookies that are adorably decorated with cute sprinkles.  However, since I cannot eat gluten, eggs, or dairy, most sugar cookie recipes are out of the question, or use too many specialty ingredients.  So what’s a Sugar Cookie Lovin’ Girl like myself to do?  Why that’s easy: Create my own High Raw, All Vegan, Gluten & Soy Free Sugar Cookie Recipe with minimal ingredients!

Averie’s High Raw All Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls
1/4 c Raw Cashews
1/2 c Medjool Dates
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Optional: 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
Yields: Approximately 20 small-ish balls

Grind The Cashews

Cashews in blender
Ground up cashews in blender

Add the Rest of the Ingredients

Remaining ingredients added to make High Raw All Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls

 

Remaining ingredients added to make High Raw All Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls

Grind to Form Your Dough

Blended ingredients for High Raw All Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls

Remove Dough…

Sugar Cookie Dough Ball mix on plate

…and if it’s too sticky to work with, pop it in the fridge for an hour and come back to it.  Mine was feeling a little sticky after trying to make a few sugar cookies so I came back to it…

Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls ingredients on plate

…and then I Formed the Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls

Formed Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls

 

Up close of Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls

So easy, fast, authentic tasting and just plain old Really Good!

Close up of Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls

 

Close up of Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls in container

Optional Add-In’s & Extras :
Use Christmas Cookie Cutters and make Stars, Reindeer, Gingerbread men, etc.

Shape into logs, bars, biggerballs, squares, hearts
Decorate with Sprinkles!!!
Frosting or Icing (see my Raw Vegan Icing Recipe Here)
Roll finished product in Cinnamon-Sugar, Brown or White Sugar, Carob, Coconut, Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa Powder, Powdered Sugar
Add in Carob, Coconut, Cocoa Nibs to the “dough” mixture
The sky’s the limit, get creative!!!!!!!!

Raw Veggies have Included:
A Kale Salad with asparagus and my Vegan Slaw Dressing

Kale Salad with Vegan Slaw Dressing
Kale Salad with Vegan Slaw Dressing

And Extra Tomatoes and Cauli because I love them so.

Mixed vegetables on top of salad
Mixed vegetables on top of salad

And since it’s been chilly, I figured it was a good time to make some Sweet Potato Fries.

Stacked Sweet Potato Fries

Can’t go wrong with these!  Or here’s another recipe link, for you.

Close up of Sweet Potato Fries

Dessert was of course, a few Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls

Sugar Cookie Dough Balls on countertop

And I also indulged my Gingerbread attack craving with a few Raw Vegan Gingerbread Cookie Dough Balls.  Num!

Raw Vegan Gingerbread Cookie Dough Balls

 

Stacked Raw Vegan Gingerbread Cookie Dough Balls

I just noticed that the Raw Vegan Gingerbread Cookie Dough Balls and the Sugar Cookie Dough Balls look remarkably similar in the pictures, but you’ll know you’ve popped a Ginger Ball because of the Snappy Gingery Taste and I love that ginger zing!!!  Plus they’re slightly darker and more traditional gingerbread-man-cookie colored.

And both of my desserts went perfectly with my Vegan Guiltless, Fast, & Easy Vanilla Hot Cocoa

Vegan Guiltless, Fast, & Easy Vanilla Hot Cocoa in brown mug

Yoga Today is Tittibhasana (Firefly Pose)  I’m flying away like a firefly…

Woman doing Tittibhasana yoga pose

What’s your Holiday Travel Tip?  We all know that travel is hard on our bodies, minds, spirits, and generally speaking, raises stress levels.  

For me and my Tips Are: remember to breathe, and even if I look silly, I don’t mind busting out a few downward dogs in the airport!  And of course, I travel fairly well-stocked with snacks that meet my approval, but I also don’t obsess on it, either.  Travel is a time for me to try to go with the food flow as much as possible and although I don’t compromise on vegan, I do with the raw part and also with foods that are processed more than I’d choose normally.  And with air travel, I also try to allow enough time for everything, more than I think I need, from parking to check in lines because there’s nothing worse than rushing in an already rushy and harried situation.

How do you stay calm when traveling or when visiting relatives or even having houseguests during the ‘Tis The Season time of year?  What do you do to stay calm and keep things flowing more along the mellow path than the high strung highway?  



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  1. I'd likely buy any of the bars b/c I am a bar junkie and I'd like to win b/c I am a stay at home mom strapped for cash and free stuff rocks my world!

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  8. I'd buy Pacific Mango Macadamia and I'd like to win the prize pack because I don't know this brand. And I always love to try new things, new products.

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  12. I realllllly want this package because my husband and I WENT to Bora Bora for our honeymoon, and I didn't even buy a shirt that says Bora Bora on it! Plus, I had one of those bars in an airport in California and it was amazzzzzing!

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  24. I would like to buy everything, is that an option???? The coconut almonds sounds the best though and as a gluten free vegan I Am always looking for a new on the go bar.

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  40. I wanna win because all of the bars look delicious. The one I'd most like to try would probably have to be the volcanic chocolate banana. I LOVE chocolate and banana together. YUM

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  46. I learned that Bora Bora Foods sweetens its bars only with organic fruits, honey, agave syrup, and brown rice syrup.

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  48. Ooh, I'm glad I saw this!!! Great giveaway, even if there's no trip to the islands :-)

    All of the bars look delicious, but I'm really digging on all of the coconut flavors!

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  64. I'd like to try the tribal cinnamon oatmeal bar – nomnomnom! I'd like to win b/c it's an awesome package and the bars look yummy!

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  65. Something I learned from the Bora Bora website… um that I love the site! I have to try those bars! Also, if you order from their website right now, you get $5 off.
    :)

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  66. I'd love to win those Bora Bora Bars because I have never heard of them, yet tried them, and they sound delish!! Random picker, pick me!

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  67. I'd buy the coconut almond bar because I'm trying to sneak more calcium into my kiddos' diets.

    Btw…I already follow you and have a link to your blog on my blog page. =)

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  72. I would love to win because their ingredients seem simple and I love anything with a tropical look!! I also have a perfume called Bora Bora which I adore..lol

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  91. On the Bora Bora website I learned they support the environment and sustainable farming. That's my kind of company!

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  93. Coconut Almond Bars…Oh My Goodness! We would totally love using this since I pack lunches EVERY day and it is awesome to throw in heathy tastey snacks!

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  96. I'd love to give some Bora Bora products a try. I've only ever tried the Original bar and it was delish – full of wholesome goodness! Plus the organic cotton tea and that cool mug! I'd love to sip some tea from it.

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  99. i got seriously excited about the bora bora trip :)

    i want to win these because if they are averie approved, then i know i will love them :)

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  106. mmm coconut almond bar would be yummy, thats what i would buy! I would like to win because i love trying new things and these bars look delish;)

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  123. Those bars look so yummy! I would eat one,no doubt : ) Almond, coconut and honey? How can you go wrong there? : )

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  125. i learned that they sweeten the bars with organic fruits, organic agave syrup, organic honey and organic brown rice syrup.

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  130. I'd buy the Tropical Sesame Cranberry. I'd like to win because I'd love to try these bars and a trip to Bora Bora has been our "Dream Vacation" for years!

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  132. I commented o the Bora Bora post saying That tiki cup and shirt are too fun! I think sometime's company's merhandise are more fun than their food.

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  135. I went to boraborafoods.com and learned that they have a very new website and the current temp in Bora Bora is 90! Wish I was there!

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  146. Wow, I think I'd buy the Exotic Coconut Almond and the Tribal Cinnamon Oatmeal first. But they all look so good that I'd want to try them all. I'm always on the lookout for healthy energy bars :)

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  156. I learned from their website that they donate 10% of their profits from back to initiatives that support sustainable farming, renewable energy resources and minimizing waste! That's awesome.

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  162. Of all the flavours on the website, I'd be most excited to try cinnamon oatmeal!! (obviously, I eat it almost everyday ;) )

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  166. Okay, get ready for a flood of comments from me! First, those bars look awesome, why wouldn't I want to try them!? Plus, I love that mug :)

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  174. I would like to win these bars because I'm getting sick of the bars I eat regularly and these look like awesome new flavors to try!

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  176. On your "Shopping: Lulu & Espresso Maker" post, I liked your Nutridel cookies review because that was the first time I've heard of them and I've been thinking about ordering them since! Possibly a Christmas gift to myself.. (:

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  179. I checked out their website and learned that they're committed to initiatives that support sustainable farming practices and minimize our waste.

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  186. Thanks so much for the opportunity! All their bars sound amazing but I would buy the SUPERFOOD Exotic Coconut Almond bar. I would love to win this giveaway because I've never tried their bars and they sound perfect! Also that mug is adorabel!!

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  187. I have a soft spot for Bora Bora anything since I was married on that paradise island. I've had those bars, too, in fact… but they had a different packaging. I wonder if they've changed it. Anyway… good stuff!

    Cheers,
    Kristen

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  197. i learned that their bars are inspired from place called Bora Bora because it is full of wholesome and healthy foods!

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  208. All of the flavors sound SO delicious AND healthy! I love trying out new bars, so of course I'd love to win these. :)

    xxoo
    Heather

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  213. you're on my reader, and i'd like to buy the coconut almond bar! i'd like to win too….because it's always nice to win something!

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