Charred Mexican Zucchini

My kiddies love no-bake cookies!  They are an afterschool snack
favorite. This recipe is awesome because it leans a bit more on the healthy
side being that the cookies aren't loaded with refined sugar.  The
one trouble with these little bites of chocolatey oatey goodness is that I am
capable of consuming far more than would ever be considered
"healthy".

 



Healthier
No-Bake Cookies

1/4
cup coconut oil

1/4
cup pure maple syrup



1/3
cup cocoa powder



1/4
teaspoon kosher salt



1
teaspoon vanilla



1/2
cup all natural peanut butter



1
cup rolled oats



Crushed
peanuts



Flaky
salt

Line
a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

In
a small saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the coconut oil, maple
syrup, and cocoa powder until everything is incorporated.  Next, add the
vanilla and peanut butter and whisk until smooth.

Remove
the mixture from the heat and using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir in the oats
and salt.  Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop the mixture by the
heaping tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten a bit.  Top
each cookie with crushed peanuts and a dusting of flaky salt.  Transfer
the baking sheet to the freezer and chill 15-30 minutes before eating.  Store
cookies in the refrigerator or freezer.

Recipe
slightly adapted from Oh
Ladycakes