5 Easy No Bake Recipes

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The weather has become so changeable this weekend.  And the boys, so used to being able to go outside and play have become quite irritable shall we say (okay okay I mean down right argumentative and annoying LOL).  So what to do on a rainy day…  What better than baking (it’s messy, it’s fun and the kids have something to eat at the end of it!), so here are 5 easy no bake recipes to try out over the holidays.

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Chocolate Fridge Cake

This is a firm favourite in our household and quite a regular no-bake for us.  We take it in turns to suggest and change up the fillings.

• 8oz digestive biscuits
• 5oz milk chocolate
• 5oz dark chocolate
• 3½oz unsalted butter
• 5oz golden syrup
• 3½oz dried apricots, chopped
• 2½oz raisins
• 2oz pecans, chopped (optional)

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Cookies & Cream Bars

Who doesn’t love Cookies & Cream?  It’s a firm favourite in this household and these went down an absolute treat.  They look great at parties!

• ¼ cup salted butter, melted
• 2½ cups finely crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 25 cookies)
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 7 oz marshmallow creme (such as Fluff or Jet-Puffed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup coarsely crumbled cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 7 cookies), plus more for garnish

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White Chocolate & Raspberry Cookies

These healthy no-bake white chocolate and raspberry cookies refined sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan (optional) and high in protein! The perfect snack between meals and only requires one bowl and five minutes!

• 3 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice (Optional)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp nut butter of choice
• 3/4 cup brown rice syrup (can sub for honey if not strict vegan)
• 1/4-1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• White chocolate chunks (vegan recipe available, click below)
• Dried raspberries and cranberries

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Classic No-Bake Cookies

These Classic No-Bake Cookies only require a few simple ingredients and are incredibly easy to make. Loaded with peanut butter, oats, and cocoa powder, these cookies are perfect for an easy dessert!

• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats

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Gooey Chewies

Originally a Northern Irish speciality called fifteens, but Blue Peter aptly name them Gooey Chewies! They’re delicious, they’re easy to make, and the best part is there’s no baking required.

• 30 Digestive Biscuits
• 15 Glace Cherries
• Large handful of mini marshmallows
• A handful of desiccated coconut
• 2 tins condensed milk

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Fay x

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