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Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (Vegan, Edible, Dairy-Free, Easy)

Published: Oct 22, 2018 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 34 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (V, GF): an easy, no bake recipe for decadent edible cookie dough bars coated in a thick layer of mouthwatering chocolate topping. Made with healthy, whole ingredients. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free.

Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (V, GF): an easy, no bake recipe for decadent edible cookie dough bars coated in a thick layer of mouthwatering chocolate topping. Made with healthy, whole ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #CookieDough #HealthyDesserts #NoBake #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

It’s almost All Hallow’s Eve!! Anyone else as excited as I am? It’s been ages since I’ve done a bonafide Halloween recipe (mainly bc in recent years I’ve been feeling less crafty), but I am still as pumped for the holiday as ever!

Side note, if you’re curious about past Halloween recipes, here’s a fun one: spiderweb brownies.

I even super, super got into telling Halloween stories every year. One was actually a two parter that started in the these creepy-crawly edible spider treats, and finished up in the spiderweb brownies I mentioned above. Another story thoroughly embarrassed my mom (what are kids for? Hehe) in this paleo almond joy post. I’m hoping I can get back into the swing of telling grand Halloween tales next year, but for this year, we’ll just kick back and chat a bit. (And also make all the Halloween yummies!! AKA: these Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars!)

Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (V, GF): an easy, no bake recipe for decadent edible cookie dough bars coated in a thick layer of mouthwatering chocolate topping. Made with healthy, whole ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #CookieDough #HealthyDesserts #NoBake #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Since we’ve been together, Erik and I have been really focused on creating our very own annual family traditions for the holidays. Christmas: homemade treat-making marathon. Valentine’s Day: ignoring the holiday and doing something slightly crazy. Halloween: vow to make the most elaborate costumes, drink all the apple cider, make all the apple crisps, carve all the pumpkins, AND… watch all the finest Halloween-themed TV and movies! We really got into watching Halloween-themed episodes of Home Improvement, The Simpsons, The Office and more.

But one thing I really, really loved was watching Hocus Pocus. Have you ever seen it?

Not to spoil things… but if you’ve seen it before you might understand why I had to stop watching it every year. Literally, there’s this one scene that I cannot stand. It involves the main kid and perhaps… well, losing/being robbed of his shoes!! That shiz gives me anxiety!! Like, remember when 90s movies used to always pull things like that? Remember movies like Blank Check and such? There were no real boundaries when it came to zany things happening with any real reasoning behind them. And the more aggravating things were, the more “hilarious” they were!

Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (V, GF): an easy, no bake recipe for decadent edible cookie dough bars coated in a thick layer of mouthwatering chocolate topping. Made with healthy, whole ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #CookieDough #HealthyDesserts #NoBake #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

In my more adult-ish years, I’m too rational for this shitake! Like, “UM, DID SOMEONE JUST STEAL HIS $100 SHOES?” How’re gonna blow past that? Lolol. If that had happened to me growing up (not that my mom would’ve ever allowed me to get shoes that expensive), I would’ve been disowned! Or my mom would’ve probably called the police. Haha. But for real…

Or at least gone to my school and hunted down the kid who stole my shoes and made him give them back! With a new pair of socks, for good measure. .Go, Mommy!

Anyway… now that I’ve got myself all worked up about 90s movies and Hocus Pocus, let’s move on. Today, I’m sharing a wonderfully yummy and simple-ingredients-filled recipe that’s perfect for Halloween: Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars. Trust me, there’s no aggravation or nonsensical, wily shenanigans involved. Unless you ride your bike straight back into the 90s—then you’re on your own! 😉 ..

Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (V, GF): an easy, no bake recipe for decadent edible cookie dough bars coated in a thick layer of mouthwatering chocolate topping. Made with healthy, whole ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #CookieDough #HealthyDesserts #NoBake #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Don’t tell me, you’re jumping out of your $100 shoes, you’re so excited about making this recipe! 😉 Just in case you aren’t, let me tell you all about them and relieve you of your shoes, as ample punishment… . This Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars recipe is:

  • deliciously decadent
  • just like real cookie dough, except without the eggs
  • the perfect balance between dense and soft, to satisfy those vegan cookie dough cravings
  • vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
  • seriously so good paired with paleo almond joy ice cream
  • allergy-friendly and made with whole, healthy ingredients
  • just the gluten free cookie dough recipe you’ve been searching for
  • one of my favorite no bake vegan desserts to make, including these: vegan rice crispy treats, homemade crunch bars, no bake paleo chocolate pecan bars
  • soon to be your favorite vegan cookie dough bars
  • and just the soothing treat you’d need to calm your nerves after a bout of watching 90s movies

Are you ready to get your no bake on? You grab the gluten free homemade oat flour, I’ll grab the vegan chocolate chips! I’ll meet you in the kitchen! It’s so wonderful preparing these healthy ‘n tasty treats with you. I can’t wait to hear what you think! ‘Till then…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (V, GF): an easy, no bake recipe for decadent edible cookie dough bars coated in a thick layer of mouthwatering chocolate topping. Made with healthy, whole ingredients. #Vegan #GlutenFree #CookieDough #HealthyDesserts #NoBake #GlutenFreeVegan #BeamingBaker | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (Vegan, Edible, Dairy-Free, Easy)


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
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Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (V, GF): an easy, no bake recipe for decadent edible cookie dough bars coated in a thick layer of mouthwatering chocolate topping. Made with healthy, whole ingredients. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, No Bake.


Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Bars

  • 2 ¼ cups gluten free oat flour*
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)

Chocolate Topping

  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon natural unsalted, creamy almond butter

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside. Clear some space in the freezer for this pan—you will need it later.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough Bars: 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 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  3. Pour cookie dough into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer. Set aside.
  4. Prepare Chocolate Topping using a double-boiler or do the following. Add Chocolate Topping ingredients to a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments until softened and melted. Stir in between heating until smooth and well mixed. Pour topping over cookie dough bars. Using a clean rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer. Optionally, make swirls on top for fun!
  5. Transfer pan to freezer. Chill for 20-30 minutes, or until firm. Remove from freezer and slice into 16 bars. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

    Adapted from my 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites.

    Try my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites with oats and coconut and my No Bake Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites.

Notes

– *If you’d like to make these a few days in advance, leave out 1 to 2 tablespoons of oat flour. This will keep the dough softer for the later days—however, it may be too soft on the first day.
– Best if enjoyed the first day; Day 2 and on, the bars will become drier. Day 2 and forward, to soften, heat in 10-second increments in the microwave until just warm. The topping will become melty.
– Store for 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature. If stored in the refrigerator, bars will harden and become dry much faster.

  • Category: No Bake, Bars, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Dessert

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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂

Baking Pan (8-inch) | Gluten Free Oat Flour | Maple Syrup | Coconut Oil | Vegan Chocolate Chips | Unbleached Parchment Paper | My Favorite Knife | OXO Mixing Bowls | Silicone Spatulas

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  1. Maria says

    October 25, 2020

    Hi! These look amazing! Is it possible to sub applesauce for the oil?

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 26, 2020

      Hi Maria! I haven’t tried it myself, but I know of other readers who’ve subbed the oil with applesauce with success. 🙂 Let me know how it turns out if you try it. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jessie says

    July 8, 2020

    These look so yummy! If I don’t have oat flour, could I substitute gluten free all purpose flour?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 9, 2020

      Thanks Jessie! If using GF AP flour, you’ll have to pre-bake the flour so it’s safe to eat (to 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! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mei says

    October 30, 2018

    Your bars/recipes in general are utterly divine. You do amazing things with Oat Flour and I’m so appreciative of your creativity. Brought these to work and my non-vegan co-workers devoured them! I added some almond slivers on the chocolate and a couple tablespoons of cacao nibs in the dough to add extra cruncb. You’re my absolute favorite blog to go to for desserts.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 31, 2018

      Hi Mei! Thank you so much!! What an incredible compliment. 🙂 Your bars must’ve been so beautiful with those almond slivers on top. . I’m truly grateful for your kind words. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Des says

    October 23, 2018

    Love how much healthier this is without skipping out on flavor.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2018

      Exactly!! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Jacque Hastert says

    October 23, 2018

    I would eat this by the pan!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2018

      That seems like a fine plan! ☺️.

      Reply
  6. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    October 23, 2018

    This looks absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to give this a try!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2018

      Wonderful! Enjoy Toni! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Chrissie Baker says

    October 23, 2018

    Wow, how amazing does that look! I’m sure this is incredibly delicious! An original dessert for my family. THANK YOU!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2018

      You’re so welcome Chrissie! ☺️ Hope you and the fam enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Abeer says

    October 23, 2018

    These are healthy and no bake! My type of bars! Yummmy!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2018

      Oh yes! The best combo! .

      Reply
  9. Anna says

    October 22, 2018

    These bars look so decadent! I need to make them soon!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2018

      Yeah! Happy no-baking Anna! .

      Reply
  10. Kimberly says

    October 22, 2018

    Those look so good, I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2018

      They are simply amazing Kimberly, I think you’ll love them! .

      Reply
  11. Palutena says

    October 22, 2018

    Ahhh I’m so exciting to make this! This will be the perfect “You’ve been booed” treat! Have you heard of the you’ve been booed tradition? Anyhow, I greatly enjoyed reading all the Halloween stories from your links, those were great! I wish you a spooktacular Halloween!

    P.S. why does it say that these are “edible”? 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2018

      Hi Palutena! As always, it’s such a blast reading your comments. 🙂 You know, now that you mention it, “you’ve been booed” sounds kind of familiar. I’m gonna go look it up after this. So happy that you enjoyed my stories. They were so much fun to write! Edible: sometimes people eat cookie dough made with raw ingredients that are unsafe to eat (like eggs in the US, etc). I included that this is edible to clear up any confusion. 😉

      Wishing you a fantastic, spine-tingling Halloween!! Xoxo

      Reply
  12. Olivia says

    October 22, 2018

    YUM.

    ‘Nuff said. 🙂

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 22, 2018

      YEAH!!! Hehe. Thanks Olivia! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Ben Myhre says

    October 22, 2018

    This looks like an absolutely divine dish. I am not vegan or gluten free, but good food is good food! Sign me up and thanks for sharing. 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 22, 2018

      Haha you know it Ben! Thanks! .

      Reply
  14. Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says

    October 22, 2018

    These are such a fun dessert recipe! Even now, as an adult, I love cookie dough! Can’t wait to share these with my own kids!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 22, 2018

      Oh yes, you never get too old for cookie dough! . Hope you and the kiddos enjoy it Lauren!

      Reply
  15. Shinta Simon says

    October 22, 2018

    I couldn’t tell that these were gluten-free! They look amazing, I’d love to try these out any tiem of year

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 22, 2018

      Lol excellent! . They are seriously such a satisfying treat!

      Reply
  16. Carissa Shaw says

    October 22, 2018

    These look heavenly! I love cookie dough, so these are right up my alley.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 22, 2018

      Woohoo! Hope you enjoy them Carissa! .

      Reply
  17. Wajeeha says

    October 22, 2018

    I LOVE Hocus Pocus and anything to do with halloween!! 🙂 These bars look SO delicious and I love that they’re healthy too…!! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 22, 2018

      Haha yes! Soo much fun, right? 🙂 Thanks Wajeeha!

      Reply

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