Today in the kitchen: 'raw' cookie dough

Food and I have an interesting relationship; After a multiple year battle with an eating disorder we have finally come to an understanding: food nourishes my body and tastes good, while I no longer hate it, and appreciate it for all of it's excellent qualities. (more on the whole 'ED' aspect of life at some other time i am sure). I truly enjoy cooking/baking and experimenting in the kitchen. I am one of those 'fly by the seat of my pants' type of cooks (read: not a measurer-type). It is a freeing feeling, but can be frustrating, especially in the remaking process, or for those who ask for my recipes. That being said, I am attempting to rectify this part of myself and take note of what I am actually doing.

Lately I have been experimenting in the wheat/refined sugar free area of the kitchen, making delectable treats (sounds better than 'I have a wheat allergy/sugar sensitivity', doesn't it? :D). Today's result was a 'cookie dough' that is good for you (good as in natural, wheat-free, refined sugar-free, not low-fat, low-calorie. In my opinion that's not healthy, it's cardboard. And junk... Okay, off my soapbox now :)

'raw' cookie dough



1/2c almonds
1/2c pecans
2/3c oats
1/4c ish coconut
1/4t salt
1/2t cinnamon
1t vanilla

I ran this through the food processor till combined and resembling a meal:

2-4T honey (sorry, didn't measure, just add as processor is going and the 'dough' starts to stick together when pinched).

1/4-1/2c chocolate chips/ carob nibs
Extra nuts (I like 'em chunky)
Process till mixed

Pack 1T of dough and roll into a ball, makes about 18, I had enough for that, and a bit for the little one to play with and make her own.

You can utilize any nuts really, I used macadamia for the 'chunk' aspect.

Happy baking! Well, I didn't actually bake here...eh. Happy cookie making!