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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Vegan Cookie Dough Bites

    Sep 18, 2012 by Kaitlin

    An easy, healthy Vegan Cookie Dough Bites recipe that's done in just 10 minutes! These delicious no-bake bites are naturally sweetened with no refined sugar (plus optional chocolate chips). Great for snacks and dessert! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

    Vegan dough balls with chocolate chips on a white plate

    These easy vegan raw cookie dough balls are such a delicious sweet treat.

    Plus this no-bake dessert is done in just 10 minutes with super simple preparation and no special equipment.

    They have that classic cookie dough taste and texture, but without the raw eggs.

    It's a great snack or healthier dessert to have on hand.

    Peanut butter, chocolate chips, oat flour, milk, and vanilla extract ingredients on a white table

    Ingredients for Cookie Dough Bites

    For this recipe you will stir together in a large bowl:

    • Oat flour: I use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free oat flour. But you could also make your own by grinding oats in a food processor until a fine flour forms.
    • Peanut butter: I use unsalted creamy and natural peanut butter. However I'm guessing any nut butter or seed butter would work just fine. So you could also try it with almond butter, cashew butter, or sun butter as well.
    • Pure maple syrup: I often use this ingredient as a natural sweetener because I enjoy the flavor and it's simple to work with.
    • Plant milk: You will need just one tablespoon milk (any dairy-free variety), or you can simply substitute water if needed.
    • Pure vanilla extract
    • Almond extract: This is optional, but I love the added flavor of almond extract so I always include it. However simply omit if you're not a fan.
    • Salt: You will need just a small pinch of salt, and I use fine-grain for this recipe.
    • Vegan chocolate chips: These are optional if you'd like chocolate chip cookie dough bites.
    Preparing cookie dough batter in a large glass bowl with spatula

    Tips

    Chocolate chips: If you're including chocolate chips, I suggest adding them after the cookie dough bites are formed. Simply press them into the balls (pointy side down as shown in the photos). If you add them to the original dough ball mixture, I find the balls are much harder to roll and don't stick together as well.

    Oil-free option: There is no added oil in this recipe. So if you prefer to keep it oil-free, simply do not use the optional chocolate chips if they contain oils.

    Customizing

    Chocolate coating: Instead of the chocolate chips, these balls could also be dipped in melted chocolate for a hard shell coating. Simply melt your chocolate, dip the balls, then set them on a plate lined with parchment paper. Then place in the fridge or freezer to help set and harden the chocolate.

    Vegan chocolate chip cookie dough bites arranged on a white plate

    Storing

    Fridge: We store ours in a sealed container in the refrigerator, and find they keep for at least a week.

    Room temperature: You could also store them at room temp in a sealed container, but be sure to enjoy within 2-3 days.

    Storing in the fridge will make them last longer, but they do slightly harden and dry out this way.

    Healthy cookie dough bites on a white plate with one broken half open

    For more inspiration, also browse all vegan dessert recipes.

    Healthy vegan cookie dough bites with chocolate chips on a white plate

    Vegan Cookie Dough Bites

    These delicious no-bake bites are naturally sweetened (plus with optional chocolate chips). They have that classic cookie dough taste, and are done in just 10 minutes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 12 small balls

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup oat flour*
    • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (I use natural, unsalted)
    • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 Tbsp. plant milk (or water)
    • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
    • 1/4 tsp. almond extract (optional, or less)
    • 1/8 tsp. salt

    Optional:

    • 2 Tbsp. vegan chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and salt. Stir well to combine into an even mixture.
    • Then add oat flour and stir well. (It might take a minute to fully combine.) Continue stirring until a solid, non-sticky dough ball forms. Towards the end, I simply use my hands to help combine. If the mixture is still sticky, simply add a little more flour.
    • Roll into small, individual balls with your hands. (I form mine about 1.5 inches wide, which creates about 12 balls.) Then press in optional chocolate chips if using.**

    Notes

    *For gluten-free: Ensure your oat flour is GF. (I use Bob's Red Mill oat flour.)
    **Chocolate chips: If including optional chocolate chips, simply press them into the balls after forming. If they are added to the original dough mixture, I find rolling the balls is much more difficult.
    For oil-free: There is no added oil in this recipe. So if you prefer to keep it oil-free, simply do not use the optional chocolate chips if they contain oils.
    Almond extract: This can be quickly overpowering, so add a very small amount and increase as desired. Or omit this if you're not a fan.
    Yield: Recipe makes 12 balls (1.5-inches wide). Adjust size as desired.
    Storing: Store in a sealed container at room temp for 2-3 days. Or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Cookie Dough Bites
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    120
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Potassium
     
    90
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    23
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Jackie

      February 28, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      So, so GOOD! Love them both with and without the chocolate chips!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        February 28, 2022 at 5:05 pm

        Wonderful to hear, Jackie!

        Reply
    2. Anonymous

      July 02, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      These are amazing! I was a bit skeptical at first, thinking they may not taste like cookie dough. I am pleasantly surprised. Easy to make, satisfies my sweet tooth and definitely a healthy alternative to candy, granola, and other sweets. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        July 03, 2014 at 8:17 pm

        Glad you enjoyed! Thank you for sharing.

        Reply

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