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June 17, 2016 34 Comments

Healthy Cookie Dough Bites

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These healthy cookie dough bites taste just like balls of chocolate chip oatmeal cookie dough. And aside from a small sprinkle of mini chocolate chips (3 tablespoons for an entire batch), they contain no refined sugar!Raw vegan cookie dough bites that taste JUST like oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough and take 5 minutes to whip up? Yes, PLEASE!

Have you ever seen a picture of food that looks delicious, become skeptical when you looked at the ingredient list and then decided to make it, anyway? That’s exactly what happened when I saw this recipe on the Kitchn, but I decided to make it anyway with a couple of small adaptations and I’m so glad I did.

They’re delicious and a really convenient snack to keep around, although I enjoyed them for dessert, too. I kid you not, a single-batch of a dozen of these vegan cookie dough bites vanished from my kitchen at home in less than 48 hours.

They have just 6 ingredients, not including salt, and I’m willing to bet you have almost all of the ingredients in your pantry right now. The base of the cookie dough bites is raw cashews and oats, and then they’re sweetened with a little splash of maple syrup for an unrefined sweetener.

Unlike my favorite coconut brownie energy bites, this recipe doesn’t call for dates, so it’s a little more convenient since I don’t always have those on hand.Raw vegan cookie dough bites that taste JUST like oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough and take 5 minutes to whip up? Yes, PLEASE!Making these cookie cookie dough bites takes just about 5 minutes. First, add the raw cashews, oats, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. My food processor came with a mini bowl attachment, which is what I used since a single batch is pretty small.Raw vegan cookie dough bites that taste JUST like oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough and take 5 minutes to whip up? Yes, PLEASE!
Pulse the ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs and then drizzle in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Continue pulsing until the mixture comes together, and then form the dough into about one dozen balls.Raw vegan cookie dough bites that taste JUST like oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough and take 5 minutes to whip up? Yes, PLEASE!

I don’t happen to eat a vegan or gluten-free diet, but as an added bonus for some of you who do, these cookie dough bites happen to be both vegan friendly and gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oats.Raw vegan cookie dough bites that taste JUST like oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough and take 5 minutes to whip up? Yes, PLEASE!If you try out the recipe, I’d love for you to leave a comment or take a picture and tag me @livbane on Instagram. Hope you enjoy it!
Raw vegan cookie dough bites that taste JUST like oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough and take 5 minutes to whip up? Yes, PLEASE!

Raw vegan cookie dough bites that taste JUST like oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough and take 5 minutes to whip up? Yes, PLEASE!
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Vegan Cookie Dough Bites

These healthy cookie dough bites taste just like balls of chocolate chip oatmeal cookie dough and aside from a small sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, they contain no refined sugar!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 18 bites
Calories: 97kcal
Author: Liv

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Pulse cashews, oats, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add maple syrup and vanilla extract and process until the mixture completely comes together in one large ball. Add mini chocolate chips and pulse several times to combine.
  • Roll cookie dough into about 18 tablespoon-sized balls. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge or pantry for up to 2 weeks (I prefer them cold) or freezer for up to 2 months.

Notes

Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
Use vegan chocolate chips to make the bites vegan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bite | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g

Lightly adapted from this recipe

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Comments

  1. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    June 17, 2016 at 4:02 am

    These are the perfect snack, Liv! I loveeeeeeeee a good no bake bite recipe – especially when chocolate chips are involved 😉

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    • Liv says

      June 17, 2016 at 11:31 am

      These definitely made me look forward to snack time (not that I usually don’t look forward to it haha). But it feels extra fun to get to eat cookie dough in the middle of the afternoon on a random weekday!

      Reply
  2. Emily @ My Healthyish Life says

    June 17, 2016 at 7:40 am

    I made edible cookie dough with the kids I nanny (basically just cookies minus the eggs) and they loved them! Something about that batter-like taste makes it more desirable 🙂 These look great!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 17, 2016 at 11:29 am

      FUN! I’m sure they think you’re the coolest nanny ever!

      Reply
  3. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    June 17, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Who doesn’t love cookie dough? These look awesome, Liv! Your pictures are so bright and pretty 🙂

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 17, 2016 at 11:22 am

      Thanks, Ellen!

      Reply
  4. Carol Eiseman says

    June 17, 2016 at 9:17 am

    These easy-to-make cookies look like they are begging to be in our house today.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 17, 2016 at 11:28 am

      Want to make them while I’m at work today? 😉

      Reply
  5. Alyssa says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Yummm these look so good! I LOVE cookie dough so much- seriously one of life’s greatest pleasure’s 🙂

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 17, 2016 at 11:28 am

      AGREED! It’s impossible for me to make cookies without sampling some of the dough!

      Reply
  6. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    June 17, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    These look so good! I love baking bites like these and when they taste like cookie dough, that makes it even better 😉

    Reply
  7. Ingrid says

    June 17, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Pinned SO fast- can’t wait to try!
    xo, Ingrid

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    • Liv says

      June 18, 2016 at 12:15 am

      Thanks for pinning, Ingrid!

      Reply
  8. Emily says

    June 17, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    I love recipes that don’t have dates, not because I don’t like dates, but we don’t buy them a lot, so the simpler the better. I love the buttery taste of cashews in energy bites. And it’s great that you used gluten free oats. 🙂 I love that it’s becoming easier and easier to adapt recipes nowadays to gluten free.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 18, 2016 at 12:17 am

      Agreed! Until a year or so ago, I never had dates on hand. Now, I usually do because I love making homemade Larabars or energy bites that call for them and just snacking on them!

      Reply
  9. Julia @ Drops of Jules says

    June 17, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    1. Your photography skills are AMAZING. 2. But what’s even more amazing is this recipe. Holy cow!!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 18, 2016 at 12:17 am

      You’re the sweetest, Julia! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  10. Edye says

    June 18, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    These look amazing! Do you think they’d be good with a little peanut butter added? 🙂

    Blessings,
    Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

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    • Liv says

      June 19, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      I bet they would! I also have a favorite peanut butter energy bite recipe that’s a bit simpler to make (no food processor and just 4 ingredients!) that tastes just like peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough.

      Reply
  11. Marla says

    June 18, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Hi Liv,
    I believe this is your first time on Real Food Fridays – just want to say welcome and glad to have – hope to see you each week. I love your recipe – it sounds so healthy, tasty and easy to make which makes it a perfect snack. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 19, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks for the welcome and for pinning and tweeting, Marla!!

      Reply
  12. Heidi Kokborg says

    June 18, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    These look SO good! I just bookmarked the recipe so I can make these bites next week. Thank you for sharing this recipe 🙂

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    • Liv says

      June 19, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      Awesome, hope you love them, Heidi!!

      Reply
  13. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    June 18, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Ah, I just think raw cashews taste like dough as is! Haha (that’s why they are my favorite!) So yummy!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 19, 2016 at 10:25 pm

      You know, I’ve never thought about that before but I think you’re right! Now I’ll always think of that when I eat raw cashews!

      Reply
  14. masala girl says

    June 20, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    you see liv, this is why i need a food processor in my life. to be 5 minutes away from bite bliss.
    (now if only my parents would understand! haha)

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    • Liv says

      June 22, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      Haha yes, they’re so nice to have around! Have you looked into getting a mini one? They’re small so they’re easy to store and I think only run about $30!

      Reply
  15. Amal Bello Osagie says

    June 24, 2017 at 6:08 am

    Just tried the peanut butter & honey bites … amazing ! Thanks Liv! Do you think I could substitute the cashews for almonds in this recipe? I am allergic to cashews

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    • Liv says

      June 24, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the peanut butter & honey bites! I haven’t tried substituting almonds into this recipe, but I think it should work!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Liv! I originally started blogging to share easy meals I made in my college dorm kitchen. Years later, as an attorney now, my goal is still to share delicious, approachable recipes with simple ingredients. You can most often find me running, eating ice cream, and making a mess in my kitchen. More...

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