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5 Ingredient Cookie Dough Bites

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Madeline

Updated: April 29, 2024

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Use this 5 Ingredient Cookie Dough Bites recipe to make delicious and healthy cookie dough with simple vegan ingredients. Top these paleo cookie dough bites with melted chocolate and flakey sea salt.

Cookie dough bites on a plate

No-bake

5 ingredient

You’ll Learn: The easiest way to enjoy edible cookie dough

Worth It: It builds a freezer stash for stress-free treats later

Bonus: Enjoy right from the freezer on a hot day

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Healthy cookie dough made with just 5 simple ingredients

I have to say I am one of those people who prefers the cookie dough when its raw over the baked cookies. Anyone else with me?

I was pretty sure you would all love it too so I made these 5 ingredient cookie dough bites to get the taste of raw cookie dough in a healthy, paleo friendly dessert.

This edible cookie dough is completely vegan, egg free and with just 5 pantry ingredients! I was determined to distill this recipe down to as few ingredients as possible. There are so many recipes out there that have chickpeas or other legumes in their cookie dough bites and I just did not want the hassle.

I am so excited to share this simple healthy cookie dough recipe with 5 basic ingredients.

above view of healthy cookie dough rolled into bites on a sheet pan

What ingredients do you need to make these 5 Ingredient Cookie Dough Bites?

You’ll be amazed how easy it is to make these healthy cookie dough bites with just a few plant based ingredients. Also, you don’t need to bake these bites. Just prep the dough, roll into bites, and enjoy!

  • Almond flour
  • Coconut oil
  • Maple syrup
  • Salt
  • Mini chocolate chips

customize these cookie dough bites to make different flavors

You can easily add more flavor to these gluten free bites by adding extracts like vanilla extract or almond extract. Make a lemon cookie bite by adding 1 tsp of lemon extract and using white chocolate chips. OR make a birthday cake cookie bite by using almond extract, white chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles.

three quarter view of  5 ingredient cookie dough bites with chocolate drizzle
 

What kitchen tools do you need to make this paleo cookie dough?

  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Liquid measuring cups
  • Food processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
side view of a plate of healthy cookie dough rolled into bite size balls

Let’s make 5 Ingredient Cookie Dough Bites!

To begin, add almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and sea salt to a food processor. Then, process ingredients until a smooth even dough remains.

Remove blade from food processor and stir in mini chocolate chips with a spatula. Then, roll dough into bite sized balls about 1.5″ in diameter and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Next, place dough balls in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.

When the dough is finished chilling, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil for topping in the microwave. Then, drizzle melted chocolate over each cookie dough bite.

Finally, top with flakey sea salt and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

three quarter view of a sheet pan of healthy cookie dough bites

How should I store these healthy cookie dough bites?

It is important to store these cookie dough bites in the refrigerator at all times. This healthy cookie dough will melt fairly quickly as soon as they are removed from the refrigerator so I like to keep them in the fridge and take them out one at a time.

Can I freeze these?

Yes! I love to keep these cookie dough bites in the freezer for a cold sweet treat. They are especially refreshing on a hot summer day.

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Recipe

5 Ingredient Cookie Dough Bites

5 from 6 votes
Healthy cookie dough bites made with 5 simple vegan ingredients
Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 40 minutes minutes
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Servings: 19 bites

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 2.5 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp salt

Chocolate Topping

  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • Flakey sea salt for topping
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Instructions

  • Add almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and sea salt to a food processor
  • Process ingredients until a smooth even dough remains
  • Remove blade from food processor and stir in mini chocolate chips with a spatula
  • Roll dough into bite sized balls about 1.5″ in diameter and place on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Place dough balls in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes
  • When the dough is finished chilling, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil for topping in the microwave
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over each cookie dough bite
  • Top with flakey sea salt
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Nutrition Information

Serving: 19g, Calories: 208kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 15g (5%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 16g (25%), Saturated Fat: 7g (44%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 130mg (6%), Potassium: 19mg (1%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 12g (13%), Vitamin A: 21IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 51mg (5%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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22 responses

  1. Sandra Lugo
    January 30, 2020

    Can another type of flour be substituted? Severe nut allergy!

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      January 30, 2020

      Hi! I am sorry I haven’t tried any others, but cassava flour will probably work. Might be a little dryer so start with less

      Reply
  2. Olivia
    May 15, 2020

    I’ve made these twice this week! It’s such a good sweet snack that me and my boyfriend both love. The chocolate on top is a game changer too!

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      May 18, 2020

      YAY! Thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
      1. Olivia
        August 27, 2021

        5 stars
        Made these again and still a crowd pleaser in my household! One of our favorite healthier sweet snacks!

        Reply
        1. Madeline
          September 8, 2021

          yay!!

          Reply
  3. Jaynah
    October 18, 2020

    Can I substitute the maple syrup for honey?

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      October 19, 2020

      I have not personally tried it, but I think it will work!!

      Reply
  4. Courtney
    October 18, 2020

    5 stars
    My only complaint is that it’s hard to not eat the whole tray! So good and so easy!

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      October 19, 2020

      HAHA thank you!!

      Reply
  5. Amanda
    October 18, 2020

    Any idea if I could freeze these for a bit? Meal prepping for postpartum! 🙂

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      October 19, 2020

      Yes definitely!! They will freeze well

      Reply
  6. Christol McKernan
    January 3, 2021

    5 stars
    Addicting. That is all.

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      January 4, 2021

      LOL YES!

      Reply
  7. Melissa
    January 16, 2021

    Is there a good substitute for coconut oil?

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      January 16, 2021

      I personally haven’t tried anything else, but I recommending a neutral tasting vegetable oil like avocado oil

      Reply
  8. Taylor
    January 16, 2021

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing flavor and consistency! Everyone who tried one was blown away. Great and easy recipe!

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      January 18, 2021

      ah wonderful!! thank you so much!!

      Reply
  9. Susanne H
    March 25, 2021

    5 stars
    I made these a few weeks ago for my sister who eats GF. they are so tasty and a such a nice snack right out of the fridge. Will look out for more gf recipes

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      March 25, 2021

      wonderful!! thank you!!

      Reply
  10. Laura Ruffing (@laurascoastalkitchen)
    May 2, 2021

    5 stars
    I absolutely LOVED these 5 Ingredient Cookie Dough Bites!!
    If you have a sweet tooth craving, please make these delicious cookie dough bites!! I actually showed good constraint and enjoyed just 1 before bedtime and was SO satisfied!! The flakey sea salt is an absolute must and compliments the chocolate chips perfectly 🍪😋👩🏽‍🍳

    Reply
    1. Madeline
      May 4, 2021

      so glad to hear that Laura!! thank you!!

      Reply

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