Vegan Cookie Dough Bites (No Bake Gluten-free)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
99 kcal
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Cuisine
American, Vegan, gluten-free
Vegan Cookie Dough Bites (No Bake Gluten-free)
Description
This recipe for Vegan Cookie Dough Bites blends raw cashew nuts and shredded coconut processed to a fine meal-like consistency, which begins to release natural oils creating a buttery base. Dates, brown sugar, and vanilla extract are added and processed until the dates break down evenly, contributing natural sweetness and chewiness. Almond flour is then incorporated to reach a crumbly or dough-like texture. Mini chocolate chips are folded in to introduce bursts of sweetness and chocolate flavor.
The mixture is shaped into small balls by hand or with a scoop. If the dates are dry, small amounts of oil or non-dairy milk or water can be added to help bind the dough. These bites store well refrigerated for up to two weeks or at room temperature for a couple of days. The recipe can be varied by adding protein or energy-boosting seeds or coating with melted chocolate for a truffle-like treat.
This gluten-free, vegan snack provides a chewy, nutty taste with chocolate accents without requiring baking, offering a satisfying option for quick homemade sweets.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cashew nuts raw
- 1/4 cup coconut shredded
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 dates
- 1 tbsp brown sugar optional, for sweeter and texture
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Process cashews, coconut and salt until fine even meal. Process for 2-3 minutes so the cashews break down well and start to get buttery.
- Add dates, sugar, vanilla and process until dates have broken down evenly. Depending on the dates, this may take 1-2 mins.
- Add almond flour and process until the mixture is fat doughy crumbs or somewhat doughy. Transfer to a bowl, add chocolate chips and mix
- Use a scoop or hands to shape into balls. If the dates were dry, add sprinkles of oil or non dairy milk/water and mix in. Then press between your hands to check if a ball forms. Then use scoop to make scoops or roll between your hands.Store: On the counter for 2 days, refrigerated for upto 2 weeks.
Notes
- Substitute part of almond flour with protein powder to make protein-rich bites.
- Add hemp seeds or chia seeds for additional energy and texture.
- Coat the shaped bites in melted chocolate to create cookie dough truffles.
- Use 3-4 tablespoons of maple syrup instead of dates, adjusting almond flour quantity as needed.
- Dried fruits such as raisins, cherries, or blueberries can replace chocolate chips for variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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