This decadent paleo edible cookie dough balls recipe is made with almond flour, just 6 healthy ingredients, easy, healthy & gluten-free! It’s the best vegan chocolate chip cookie dough bites recipe ever! Only 83 calories per bite, plus 3 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein, and 6 carbs, GF.
The best thing about cookie dough is that you’re not supposed to be eating it! 😉 I mean… you’re supposed to scoop the cookie dough, bake it, cool it, then, eat it. But there’s just something so good about being bad. (Okay, I didn’t realize how sexy that would sound.) Moving on…
When I was a little kid, I absolutely LOVED picking the cookie dough balls out of cookie dough ice cream. Then, I grew up, got my own moola and realized: um: duh! You can just buy a whole roll of cookie dough and go to town on it.
Except for the whole “don’t eat raw cookie dough” thing.
Dang it!
Edible cookie dough? What a pesky little thing to worry about! 😉 So imagine my delight when I started baking vegan everything: vegan chocolate chip cookies, vegan chocolate cake, vegan paleo coconut macaroons. It suddenly dawned on me: I can pretty much eat any batter, dough, filling, whatever-I-darn-well-please, RAW!! Woohoo!!
So today, we’re gonna take this whole edible cookie dough business to the next level: we’re gonna be whipping up a 6 ingredient, super easy, healthy, and perfectly soft-n-dense paleo chocolate chip cookie dough bites recipe! Made with almond flour! And coconut flour! (Sorry, I just had to add in a third exclamation point!!!)
How to Make Edible Paleo Cookie Dough Bites
Easy! Since we’re working with vegan ingredients, everything in this recipe can be eaten raw. What does that mean? None of the ingredients for this paleo cookie dough bites recipe needs to be pre-baked.
Some edible cookie dough recipes call for baking the flour for a bit because it can’t be eaten raw – that’s blessedly not the case for the flours used in this cookie dough recipe: almond flour and coconut flour.
All you have to do to make these edible paleo cookie dough bites is: toss all the ingredients except the vegan chocolate chips into a bowl. Stir until thickened and very well mixed. Fold in the chips or chopped up paleo chocolate, and start scooping. Wait 5 whole minutes for them to set (or not… hehe), and enjoy. Super easy, right?
Is this Paleo Cookie Dough Bites Recipe Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Healthy?
Yes, yes and yes. These paleo chocolate chip cookie dough bites are made with all vegan ingredients – from the almond flour and the coconut flour to the pure maple syrup and the vegan chocolate chips. Woohoo! So that means: you guessed it: these paleo cookie dough balls are dairy-free, too.
They’re made without ingredients that contain gluten, so they’re awesomely gluten-free. As for whether or not they’re healthy: my short answer is Heck Yes. My long answer: beauty healthy is in the eye of the beholder. This paleo edible cookie dough balls recipe is made with whole ingredients and with the lowest amount of sugar possible without sacrificing taste, or using anything artificial. Don’t you feel good about yourself already? 🙂
Now, is it still healthy if you eat the whole batch at once? Well, that’s for you to judge… 😉
Edible Paleo Cookie Dough Bites with Almond Flour, Coconut Flour or Oat Flour?
Okay, so obviously the heading above would never qualify as an actual sentence. But, straight up, if I added any more words to “smooth” that heading out, we’d be here another 10 decades, trying to read it all. M’kay?! (My, she’s feelin’ sassy today!)
So the actual question is: Can I make these edible paleo cookie dough bites with almond flour, coconut flour, or oat flour? Answer: Yes. However, you know you’ve gotta always tread lightly when it comes to making ingredient substitutions. Since this recipe already includes almond flour and coconut flour, you’re set in that regard, but for more deets on other subs, read on… For an oat flour cookie dough bars recipe, try my Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars.
What Ingredients Can I Substitute or Swap in this Almond Flour Cookie Dough Bites Recipe?
How do I swap all the flour in this existing paleo cookie dough recipe for gluten free oat flour?
Quickest answer ever: make this recipe instead! → 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites Recipe. It’s a vegan & gluten free cookie dough bites recipe that I perfected with gluten free oat flour. If you’re looking for baked cookies made with oat flour, try my Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.
How do I swap all the flour in this recipe for coconut flour?
Er… please don’t. That’s the only answer I have for that! Coconut flour is to be feared like the Boogeyman. But, for real. In almost all cases, you cannot swap all the flour in any recipe for coconut flour. Even if coconut flour is already in the recipe (in some partial way). Coconut flour is extremely absorbent – this means it will soak up all the moisture/wet ingredients in your recipe until it’s gone. Like, no exaggeration. It will keep soaking it up til you finish eating that treat (even if it’s 2 months later). So, just don’t do it! (Said with lots of love, of course.)
Can I use another sweetener for this paleo cookie dough recipe?
Yes. A lot of readers have swapped my usual go-tos: pure maple syrup and coconut sugar for a variety of other sweeteners in my recipes. The only thing: every sweetener works differently. (Alright, who else is thinking about Ari’s latest album and wondering whether or not she might have more expertise in this? Hehe.) For example, honey is super thick—much thicker than maple syrup, so it might not add as much needed moisture to the recipe. Also, other sweeteners might not be as sweet, or much sweeter than the maple syrup I used in this recipe. So experiment as much as you’d like, but don’t have my head if your swaps yield an unexpected result. Good luck!
Tools to Make Vegan Paleo Cookie Dough Bites
Click the links below to check out my favorite tools & ingredients used to make this recipe.
- Paleo Vegan Chocolate – simply amazing paleo chocolate. My favorite paleo chocolate to date – it’s rich, perfectly sweet and bonus: gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. Try chopping up this paleo vegan chocolate bar in place of vegan chocolate chips.
- Cookie Scoop – such a kitchen essential. This scoop helps you pack the paleo cookie dough perfectly and measure out uniform amounts of cookie dough. I use this in my Big Sesame Tahini Cookies (Paleo, Vegan) and more.
- Almond Flour – super high-quality almond flour. It’s so finely ground and seriously perfect in so many recipes!
- Coconut Flour – all you need is one little bag, and it’ll last you the entire year (or more). A little bit of coconut flour goes a long, long way. This brand is high-quality, very consistent, and always fresh.
You ready to (no) bake this? 😉 Let’s do it! I’ll meet you in the kitchen, my arms full of almond flour, coconut flour, and like 30 lbs of paleo vegan chocolate (I mean, we need some extra for snacking, right?). Thank you so much for stopping by and joining in these kitchen adventures with me! I can’t wait to hear what you think. In the meantime…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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More Cookie Dough & Paleo Dessert Recipes
- Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars
- 5 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Coconut Bars (Paleo, Grain-Free)
- No Bake Paleo Chocolate Almond Bars
- Dairy-Free Coconut Flour Cookie Dough Recipe
Paleo Cookie Dough Bites (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free) – only 6 Ingredients!
- Yield: 12-24 bites, depending on size 1x
Description
Paleo Cookie Dough Bites (V, GF): this decadent paleo edible cookie dough balls recipe is made with almond flour, just 6 healthy ingredients, easy, and gluten-free! It’s the best vegan chocolate chip cookie dough bites recipe ever!
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups finely ground, blanched almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular) or chopped paleo vegan chocolate
Instructions
- Add almond flour, coconut 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 chocolate chips or chopped paleo chocolate.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Here is the 1-tablespoon cookie scoop and 2-tablespoon cookie scoop that I use. Using your hands, shape into spheres, or keep as is, if you prefer. Optionally, dot with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips.
- Allow to firm up for about 5 minutes. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Adapted from my 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites.
You’ll also love my 3 Ingredient Healthy Paleo Energy Balls and my Ultimate Fudgy Paleo Vegan Brownies (my fave).
Notes
– Store for up to 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature. Bites are soft for up to 1 week!
– Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 24 servings per recipe. .
- Category: No Bake, Dessert, Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Grain-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 2g
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SHOP THE RECIPE
Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
Blanched Almond Flour | Paleo Dark Chocolate Bars | Maple Syrup | Coconut Flour | Coconut Oil | 2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | OXO Mixing Bowls | Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
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So good! The second time I made these I swapped the coconut oil for the same amount of unsweetened applesauce and it was better! lesson coconutty flavor and WAY less fat..also add a pinch of salt.
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I’m so glad you liked my recipe, Nicole! 🙂 I remember suggesting swapping the applesauce for coconut oil in another cookie dough recipe and always hoped someone would try it! 😉 So glad it worked out for you. 😉
Love the flavor etc but one thing is this recipe only made me 8 balls and I did 1 tbsp scoops.
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Glad you enjoyed the recipe Lindsey! Cookie scoops can vary a bit in size and capacity, so there’s bound to be a bit of variation in the quantity.
I added 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the recipe and it added a bit of a savory edge!
Ooh how fun! Glad you enjoyed it Ginny!
where is baking temperature and baking time, I click all your adaption links and none give this info?
Hi Abigail! There is actually no baking required for this recipe, since it’s just for edible cookie dough. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
Could you leave the coconut flour out?
I wouldn’t recommend it, since it’s very helpful in soaking up a lot of the moisture in this recipe. If you’re looking for a coconut flour free cookie dough, try this recipe: https://beamingbaker.com/5-ingredient-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-bites-recipe-vegan-gluten-free-dairy-free-refined-sugar-free/
Wow!! This is the first time making it and they came out AWESOME. Because of low carb, GF needs I cut the sugars even more by using Xylitol to replace 2/3 of the sugar and Cacao Nibs for the chocolate chips. It’s a huge relief to find a really yummy treat that is so healthy! Thank you for the recipe! xo
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Yay! I’m beyond happy to hear that it was such a success Sara! ☺️ Thank you for taking the time to let me know!
Can i switch the amount of almond flour and the coconut flour? Turns out i have a lot more coconut flour than almond!
Hi Erika, unfortunately that won’t work. 🙁 Coconut flour is super, super absorbent, while almond flour is not. Sorry about that!
Omg I just made these and substituted 1/4 cup PB fit peanut butter powder in place of 1/3 of the almond flour and they are AMAZING!!
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Yay! So glad to hear you enjoyed them. Such a fun sub idea! 🙂
Can you swap raw honey for or the maple syrup? I literally just ran out earlier today and I don’t feel like going to the grocery store at the moment. Any suggestions?
Hi Brittni! I haven’t tried it with raw honey, but it should work. You might need to adjust the amount since maple syrup isn’t as thick. Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
I have an almond allergy- suggestions on a flour that can replace almond flour in many of your recipes?
Hi Jacqueline. It depends—sometimes you can swap for sunflower seed meal (like in my muffin recipes). As for these bites, here’s a version of them made with all oat flour. Hope you enjoy! https://beamingbaker.com/5-ingredient-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-bites-recipe-vegan-gluten-free-dairy-free-refined-sugar-free/
I have all of the ingredients on hand! Making these bites asap!
Yay! I think you’re really gonna love these Anna! .
What a great sweet treat! I love that you can just pop them in your mouth!
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Haha yep! And it’s so hard to stop after just one! .
These look like the perfect grab-and-go breakfast treat! They look incredible!
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Oh yes! They are great for on-the-go snacking!
These look so tasty! Such a delicious treat to satisfy a sweet tooth!
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Oh you’ve got that right Erin!
These sound great! I’m allergic to both almond and oat ( and several other things). Is there an almond substitute?
Love this paleo version, it sounds so good!
Oh you know it Kimberly!
Thanks for sharing this recipe, my daughter is going to be so excited to make these
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Woohoo! . I can’t wait to hear how she enjoys them!
Ummmazinggggg… hehe i already know this is gonna be good and I havent even made it yet. thanks!! Love!!
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Hehe! Thanks Chrissie! It is AMAZING!!! Enjoy. Hugs!
They look delicious. What would happen if I added some almond butter to the dough?
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Thanks Elana! Hmm… interesting question! Lol. I think you might be able to add a smaller amount, like 2 tablespoons or so. Fold it in last and see how it incorporates–see if you like the texture and moistness level. If it’s good, or you’d like more, add a tablespoon or so until you’re satisfied. It’ll make the cookie dough more moist. Good luck!
That was an interesting recipe. And they look yummy anyway. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
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You’re very welcome Debalina!
Oh these dough bites look amazing. Definitely one good thing about being an adult – that you can eat cookie dough if you want to!
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Haha my thoughts exactly! . Thanks Kate!
I LOVE all your cookie dough bites. I need to keep some on hand at all times for that healthier sweet treat to satisfy my cravings (so that I don’t bake and eat an entire cake.)
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LOL I have totally been there on the cake Neli! . So happy to hear you’re enjoying the cookie dough recipes!
What a great idea I love cookie dough and vegan gluten free and grain free is a big bonus! thanks
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Exactly! . Thanks Claudia!
These look so delicious and healthy! I love cookie dough! Need to try these!
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Oh yes! They are seriously soo good! . Hope you enjoy Nathan!