5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites Recipe (V, GF): a quick ‘n easy recipe for decadent no bake cookie dough bites made with healthy gluten free ingredients and PLENTY of chocolate!! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.
Can you believe it’s been 16 months since I’ve shared a cookie dough recipe with you? It’s also been about 2 years since I shared my reader-favorite no bake chocolate chip cookie dough bites. Update: I’ve since come to my senses (hehe) and shared this Dairy-Free Coconut Flour Cookie Dough Recipe and my Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars!
You could call those bites a cult favorite of sorts because I get emails/comments about them fairly frequently, but they never make it to the top 20 or even top 40 recipes of any given day. Poor guy!
Although that recipe will always have a special place in my cookie jar heart (that didn’t sound as great as I thought it would hehe), it’s not quite on the level of simplicity and ease that you’ve come to know and love here at Beaming Baker.
For one, they’re called cookie dough bites, but they’re made with coconut flakes! Boooooo!!! Alright, yes I love coconut flakes just as much as you do (you do, right?), especially in these no bake almond butter coconut bites, but ya just can’t sneak coconut into a recipe without it being a featured character in the title. (Unless it’s coconut oil.)
I’ve had so many requests and comments for how to swap that ingredient and this ingredient in that cookie dough recipe. So I decided it was high time to create a brand-new, simple as can be, as few-ingredients-involved-as-possible 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites recipe.
The old cookie dough recipe called for 9 whopping ingredients. You had to make flax eggs, bust out rolled oats (which some people really did not love) and every-thang! This time, we’re gonna dial it down to just FIVE INGREDIENTS.
You heard me right. 5 ingredients. That’s it.
I tried my darnedest to leave out anything that wasn’t necessary or that you might not want in your homemade cookie dough bites. Here’s lookin’ at you, coconut flakes and oats! 😉
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They’re so unbelievably easy to put together–possibly the easiest cookie dough bites recipe you’ll ever make. And they taste just like the real thing. All you have to do is throw all of the ingredients in a bowl, stir until thickened, scoop and roll into bites. Then, leave the bites for just a few minutes to thicken up.
That’s it. For real.
Oh, and you’ve GOT to try them warmed up after the first day. They get really firm after that… and it’s a problem easily solved by a few seconds in the microwave. They literally taste like perfectly under-baked, fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies. And speaking of no bake goodies that taste amazing when warmed up, you have got to try my No Bake Almond Butter Paleo Brownie Bites heated up for a few seconds. They taste just like fresh baked brownies! Or my brand new paleo cookie dough recipe: Paleo Cookie Dough Bites!
Raise your hand if that sounds heavenly to you.
That’s what I thought. 😉
And if it doesn’t, allow me to go over the finest points about these 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites. They’re:
- so good… and taste just like real cookie dough
- safe to eat and, of course, 100% eggless
- bursting with amazing cookie dough flavor
- and all the chocolate chip vibes
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free
- just the vegan chocolate chip cookie dough recipe you’ve been looking for
- sooooo good served up with this paleo mocha frappe (coffee and cookie dough bites? Um, YES!)
- made with the healthy, allergy-friendly, whole ingredients you know and love
- seriously delicious, and basically the best eggless chocolate chip cookie dough you’ve ever had
- served on a variety vegan dessert platter with: this vegan chocolate chip cookies recipe, gluten free vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
- the tastiest easy gluten free cookie dough you’ll find!
Who’s ready to get their chocolate chip cookie dough bite on? 🙂 You get the maple syrup, I’ll grab/lug my 50-lb bin of gluten free oat flour over. And in case you’re wondering, you can totally make your own at home, check it out here —> how to make homemade oat flour. As always, I’m so grateful that you’re here, sharing in these kitchen adventures with me. 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe!
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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If you enjoyed this 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites Recipe, then you’ll just love these healthy no bake dessert recipes:
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5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)
- Yield: 10-20 bites, depending on size 1x
Description
5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites Recipe (V, GF): a quick ‘n easy recipe for decadent no bake cookie dough bites made with healthy gluten free ingredients and PLENTY of chocolate!! Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Bites
- 1 2/3 cups + 1 teaspoon gluten free oat flour
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)
Optional
- 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)
Instructions
- Line a small or medium baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
- Add oat flour, maple syrup, oil and vanilla to a medium bowl. Using a spoon, stir until thickened and well incorporated. If needed, use a rubber spatula to fold together into a cohesive dough. Fold in ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Here are the 1-tablespoon scoop and 2-tablespoon scoops that I use. Using your hands, shape into spheres, or keep as is if you like the shape. Optionally, dot with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips.
- Allow to firm up for about 5 minutes. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Looking for more cookie dough treats? Try my Paleo Cookie Dough Bites and my Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.
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Notes
Best if enjoyed the first day; Day 2 and on, the bites will become much drier. Day 2 and forward, to soften, heat in 10-second increments in the microwave until warm.
Store for 1-2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Category: Dessert, Cookie Dough, No Bake, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | Maple Syrup | Vegan Chocolate Chips | Unbleached Parchment Paper | 1-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | Glass Mixing Bowls | Silicone Spatulas
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could I sub coconut oil for olive oil?
I haven’t tried it, but some readers have in other recipes. Let me know how it goes!
Hi Demeter! I made this recipe today cause I was craving cookie dough and it was really good! Not overly sweet so you can eat more of it!! Thank you so much, I love your website 🙂
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Aww thanks Lorena! 😊 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the cookie dough. Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
HI! I don’t have any oat flour or oats to make it, but I do have flax meal and garbanzo flour. Will a combination of these work as a good substitute?
Hi Jane! I’m not sure because I haven’t used garbanzo flour in this recipe before. If you do try it, start with a 1/3 recipe trial so you can test smaller amounts until you get the texture you like. Hope this helps!
Will all purpose flour work?
Also can I use butter Instead of coconut oil?
Hi Brynnah, all purpose flour will work, you’ll just have to do the following to ensure it’s safe to eat (kill bacteria): spread flour on a baking sheet in a thin, even layer. Bake at 350F for 5-7 mins. Then, use in the recipe. Hope you love it! 🙂
Just made these (eating them now). Followed the recipe exactly. They taste amazing and were so quick and easy to make. I used my vitamix to make the oat flour and it came out perfect. Thank you so much! So glad I stumbled across your site.
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Thank *you* for taking the time to let me know how much you enjoyed my recipe! Also, how cool is it to make your own homemade oat flour, then use it in an easy recipe? 🙂 I’m so happy you’re here, Adriane. Welcome! .
I am going wfpbno. While I would love to try the cookie bites, I need to give up the oil – any oil, including butter. Any suggestions?
I have a question, do these taste like actual cookie dough?
They do! .
hi love this recipe but is there any coconut taste? or anything to use to sub the coconut oil? because my sister isn’t a fan + i’d love for her to have some! thank you
K have a coconut allergy. Do you have any recommendations for a coconut oil substitute?
Hi Holly! You could try melted vegan butter, or maybe avocado oil. Haven’t tried these myself, so let me know how it turns out! 🙂
how many 1TB balls does this make and what can I substitute for maple syrup? How many dates would be substitute OR how much liquid stevia would be substitute? Please help, I want to try soon! Also, Can I replace chickpeas for the oat flour?
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Hi!! Is it possible to use regular flour
Hi Laura! Yes, it’s possible. Just do the following to ensure it’s safe to eat (kill bacteria): spread flour on a baking sheet in a thin, even layer. Bake at 350F for 5-7 mins. Then, use in the recipe enjoy!
Any suggestions for how you’d modify the recipe if you were planning to eat them several days later (“Best if enjoyed the first day; Day 2 and on, the bites will become much drier.”)? Thinking about making these for a camping trip, where reheating won’t be an option. Thanks!
Hi Nick! Try leaving out a couple tablespoons of oat flour. It’ll be a bit too soft the first day, and they’ll firm up over the next few days. Or, try my Paleo Cookie Dough Bites–they stay soft for 1 week. https://beamingbaker.com/paleo-cookie-dough-bites-vegan-gluten-free-grain-free-only-6-ingredients/ Enjoy!
These were YUMMY. Bonus: A quick recipe for a quick fix too. I added a sprinkle of kosher salt after rolling (as I love salted chocolate, salted caramel…so why not). We loved it. Thank you for the recipe!
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Ooh that does sound good! . So happy you all enjoyed the recipe Katie!
Hi Demeter!
Is it safe and healthy to eat raw oat flour? I am pregnant and my daughter is constipated (sorry, TMI) so I don’t want to make it worse for her (or for me).
I made them with regular butter since I didn’t have coconut oil and they were soooo delicious. I made them for my daughter but I was tempted to eat them all in the process. Thank you. I would try your other recipes.
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Is the coconut oil necessary?
Hi Jamison. Yes, the coconut oil is necessary. Happy no baking! 🙂
This recipe looks so perfect and easy! I have a dairy allergy in my classroom and since we cook a lot I’m always looking for vegan recipes so she won’t be left out. For one of our activities, we use cookie cutters to make hand shaped cookies. Do you think the consistency would be ok to do that with this recipe? Thanks for any tips!
Thanks Michelle! This recipe is a bit soft when it’s first made, but if you drop the “dough” into the cookie cutters and press it down into the shape, then chill them a bit, it’ll firm up. Hope everyone enjoys!
These are so good. I made my own oat flour as I had none and did not feel like going to the store. I just happen to have some mini dark chocolate chips (vegan) that needed to be used and house that was to hot to bake in. I was not convinced the maple syrup would make it sweet enough but I was wrong. It was perfect. I grabbed one to eat on my after dinner walk and it was just the right size and sweetness. Not to mention I did not feel guilty for eating it. I plugged the recipe into MyFitnessPal and here is what I was given:
(I made 10 larger sized bites)
Servings 10.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 124
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7 g 10 %
Saturated Fat 5 g 23 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
Sodium 87 mg 4 %
Potassium 39 mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g 5 %
Sugars 6 g
Protein 2 g 4 %
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 2 %
I am looking forward to playing around with this recipe!
Thanks,
Jen
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Hi Jen! I’m so glad that you enjoyed my recipe. 🙂 I really tried to use as little maple syrup as possible, so I’m happy to hear that it was sweet enough for you! Thanks for calculating the nutrition facts and sharing. Enjoy!
Can you use coconut flour instead?
Hi Amanda! Coconut flour is much more absorbent than oat flour, so it would end up being much more dry. Hope this helps!
This looks really good! My kids will surely ask for another batch!
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Fantastic! So happy to hear they are kid approved! ☺️
These are on my must-make list!
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Awesome! Hope you enjoy Erin!
Cookie dough treats are always so fun (love it in ice cream!). Love the ingredients you’ve used for your treats!
Yes! Cookie dough ice cream is definitely the best! .
I love how easy these are! I have to try them asap!
Oh yes they are so easy! You’ve gotta try them out Krista! 🙂
I am going to make these for my son’s birthday party this weekend!
Oh that’s wonderful Allyson! Wish him a very happy birthday for me! .
I LOVE cookie dough bites! These look incredible and so delicious!
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Haha yes! Aren’t they just the tastiest snack? .
What a great summer treat!
Yep! Not need to turn on the oven at all. .
Yum! Such a perfect snack!
You got that right Jamielyn!
Oooooh I’m SO excited to make these!!! My mouth is totally watering just thinkin about them!!!
Wooohoo!!! Your excitement is totally infectious! 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you think, Palutena! xo
Oh. My. YUMMINESS!! I don’t know how I survived the 5-minute wait while these set! I ate a lot of the dough for the cookie dough… the cookie dough-dough? Anyhow, these tasted like a DREAM and my family ate them so quickly that it was probably a record!
Hehe!!!! I’m seriously LOVING your comment!! 🙂 So pleased that you and your family enjoyed them. Happy no baking!! .
Cookie dough! Yes! And one you don’t have to feel bad about too!
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Exactly! 🙂 And trust me, it always hits the spot! 😉
Could you sub almond flour do you think?
Yes, that would work! I’m just not sure about the amount. Try increasing it a bit and adjusting until you get the consistency you’d like. 🙂
LOVE that there are only 5 ingredients. This is my kind of recipe! YUM
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You know it Cindy! Quick and easy, just like it should be. .
This sounds like a great after school snack for the kiddies and I think I would sneak a few into my purse for cookie dough emergencies…
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Haha yes! These are perfect for combating those ever present cookie dough emergencies! .
I am going to bookmark this recipe. I am a diabetic so this is right up my alley. Thank you so much.
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I think you’re really going to enjoy these bites Molly. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you think!
I am going to get everything today to make these I know my grandson will go nuts over these how brilliant and healthy!
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Woohoo! . I hope you two enjoy the bites Claudia! ☺️