Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: A No-Bake Snack with Almond Butter and Dates
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites are the perfect no-bake snack. They're made with a combination of almond butter, dates, coconut oil, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. The mixture is then folded with chocolate chips and chilled until firm. The result is a delicious and healthy snack that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
The story of these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites begins with a craving for something sweet. I wanted something that was easy to make, didn't require any baking, and was still healthy and satisfying. After some experimentation, I came up with these bites. They're made with a combination of almond butter, dates, coconut oil, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. The mixture is then folded with chocolate chips and chilled until firm. The result is a delicious and healthy snack that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: A No-Bake Snack with Almond Butter and Dates Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: A No-Bake Snack with Almond Butter and Dates Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: A No-Bake Snack with Almond Butter and Dates Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: A No-Bake Snack with Almond Butter and Dates
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 10
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates, soaked for 10 minutes and drained
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, dark or semi-sweet
Instructions
  1. In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the almond butter, dates, melted coconut oil, almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
  2. Transfer the cookie dough mixture to a large bowl and fold in the chocolate chips.
  3. Scoop the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  4. Refrigerate the cookie dough bites for at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
  5. Enjoy the cookie dough bites chilled or at room temperature.
Why It Works
  • The combination of almond butter, dates, coconut oil, almond flour, and cocoa powder creates a delicious and healthy base for these bites.
  • The maple syrup and vanilla extract add a touch of sweetness and flavor.
  • Chilling the bites until firm helps them to set and makes them easier to eat.