Our Vegan Cookie Dough Bites on a white plate

Its summer, long days, that means longer times outside. And between all the activity, we need fun snacks that taste like cookie dough (right!) and are energy bites as well.

These nutty fudgy balls are just that. Full of all the good stuff, just a few ingredients and taste like healthy chocolate chip cookie dough! Cashews and coconut are processed to make a nice neutral base. Then dates, flavors are added in. and some chocolate chips of course! You can drizzle some melted chocolate on them for additional chocolate or roll in seeds.

Ingredients for Vegan Cookie Dough Bites and substitution options

Raw cashews and coconut make up a hearty neutral base. Coconut + dates add a light caramel like flavor.
Almond flour adds a bit more bulk
Dates are the sweetener as well as binder. If the dates are not as soft, sprinkle in some water or oil to help bind. You can use 3-4 tbsp maple syrup instead of dates, you might need to add 1-2 tbsp more almond flour or other flour of choice.
vanilla extract adds flavor
a good pinch of salt balances out the sweet
a small amount of brown sugar for texture and sweet. it’s optional.
chocolate chips of course are a must for chocolate chip cookie dough. I like mini chocolate chips. You can add other additions like dried fruits of choice.

How to make Vegan Cookie Dough bites with step pictures

Assemble the ingredients, so you have them all ready to process as needed. Process cashews, coconut and salt until fine even meal. Process for 2-3 minutes so the cashews break down well and start to get buttery.

Ingredients for our Vegan Cookie Dough Bites in bowls and measuring cups

Add dates, sugar if using, vanilla and process until dates have broken down evenly. Depending on the dates, this may take 1-2 mins.

Add almond flour and process until the mixture is fat doughy crumbs or somewhat doughy. Transfer to a bowl, add chocolate chips and mix.

Ingredients for our Vegan Cookie Dough Bites in a food processor

Use a scoop or hands to shape into balls. If the dates were dry, add sprinkles of oil or non dairy milk/water and mix in. Then press between your hands to check if a ball forms. Then use scoop to make scoops or roll between your hands.