Chocolate Cashew Cream Oat Cookies {no-bake, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free}

Chocolate Cashew Oat Cookies {no-bake, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free}
Doesn’t the day have a different feel when cookies are involved?
And these are not your average cookies. In fact, they are very similar to the candy bar, KitKat. Although, much healthier.
In fact, they are also the perfect both pre- and post-workout snack energizer.
I have made a few easy workout snacks using both black and white beans, here and here, but this time I decided to create a healthy snack that incorporates rolled oats.
Let me tell you about the beauty of rolled oats.
This grain, and I use a gluten-free brand, is a huge source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants that support weight control, lower blood sugar levels, reduced risk of heart disease and even boost the immune system. And oats are actually higher in protein and healthy fats, and lower in carbohydrates, and contain more fiber than most other whole grains.
And combining them with chocolate is genius, because dark chocolate is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, which boosts cognitive function. Protects against disease, especially heart disease and high blood pressure. And can even boost protection from the sun!
Whether your workout consists of pedaling or running hard, studying for over-demanding professors or chasing a toddler or even puppy around the house, you can benefit from these cookies-turned-pro-workout-snack! I can promise, my jelly legs were restored to strength superfast after eating just two of these…
And the cashew cream is also a nutrition booster, full of fiber, and essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc – all minerals necessary for a good post-workout recovery.