5 from 18 votes
Vegan Cookie Dough Bites (No Bake Gluten-free)
Vegan Cookie Dough Bites are no-bake treats made from ground cashews, shredded coconut, dates, almond flour, and vanilla, combined into a dough and mixed with mini chocolate chips. The bites have a dense, slightly sweet texture and rich nutty flavor, suitable as a gluten-free snack. The recipe uses natural sweeteners and requires no baking, making it convenient for quick preparation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
99 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
American, Vegan, gluten-free
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% 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.