8 Ingredient Healthy No Bake Cookie Dough Bites
These Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are a healthy, no-bake snack made with real, simple ingredients like dates, almond flour, flax, and peanut butter. Naturally sweetened and packed with fiber and protein, they have all the classic cookie dough flavor you love—without any raw flour or refined sugar. Perfect for meal prep, after-school snacks, or a quick grab-and-go treat!
Looking for another no bake treat recipe? We absolutely love these No Bake Energy Balls (Monster Cookie)!
Key Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- almond flour – a delicious binding agent that not only holds things together but also packs a nutritional punch.
- Medjool dates – perfect for adding some flavor and creaminess.
- creamy peanut butter – any nut butter will do, we have also tested this with cashew butter!
- collagen – this will also help to hold all the ingredients together – feel free to use your favorite protein powder instead.
- chocolate chips – added for a touch of sweetness, use regular chocolate chips or dairy-free. Whatever works for you!
Why You’ll Love These Edible Cookie Dough Bites
- No raw flour or eggs (totally safe to eat): no worrying about flour here – we use almond flour instead of all-purpose!
- Naturally sweetened: we use dates and maple syrup to sweeten these delicious bites (similar to these Trail Mix Bars)!
- Perfect for meal prep or freezer snacks: I make these ALL the time to pack in the freezer so I can grab and go on my way to a weekend softball tournament (I also love taking these Raw Cashew Breakfast Bars for early mornings).
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Step 1: Place all of the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) in a food processor.
Step 2: Blend on high until fully combined with a dough-like texture.
Step 3: Pour out into bowl and stir in the chocolate chips.
Step 4: Use a tablespoon-sized cookie dough scoop and roll out the bites in your hand.
Tips for Best Texture
- If bites feel too wet, add more almond flour 1-2 tablespoons at a time until you have reached your desired texture.
- If bites feel to dry, add more maple syrup 1 tablespoon at a time until you have reached your desired texture.
How to Store
- Refrigerator: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- Freezer: store in a labeled, freezer-safe and airtight container for up to 3 months.
Recipe FAQs
Yes—this recipe is completely safe to eat since it uses almond flour instead of raw wheat flour and contains no eggs.
Yes, storing them in the refrigerator helps them stay firm and fresh.
Absolutely! These freeze really well—just store in an airtight container and grab one whenever you need a quick snack.
Yes, you can substitute almond butter or another nut/seed butter of choice.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup medjool dates, pit removed, roughly chopped (approx. 8 dates)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, sub cashew butter
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 2 scoops collagen powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup almond flour, 1/2 cup medjool dates, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup real maple syrup, 2 scoops collagen powder, 1 tablespoon ground flax and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in food processor (do not add the chocolate chips. Process on high, scraping down sides as you go, until mixture is combined and dough-like.
- Pour out into bowl and stir in 1/3 cup chocolate chips.
- Take 1 tablespoon of dough and form ball between your hands. We use a cookie dough scoop for this process.
- Enjoy right away or store in the freezer or refrigerator for later.
Notes
- Storage – Fridge + Freezer: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze in a Stasher Bag for 3 months (don’t forget to label your container so you don’t forget about them!).
- Dairy-Free: use a dairy-free chocolate chip – I like the Enjoy Life brand.
Ann says
Made them with peanut butter instead of cashew and these are a real winner. I’ve tried A LOT of healthy cookie ball recipes, but none with a texture like these. Almost like an RX bar, but without the stickiness. Superb.
Bridget Montag says
Thanks, Ann! Love the peanut butter swap and so glad you liked them!
Heather says
My son and I are obsessed with these cookie dough bites! They are SO delicious and easy to make!! Thanks for another amazing recipe.
Bridget Montag says
Awesome – so glad you both love them! Thanks for leaving a review!
JOCELYN GRIFFITHS says
Hi Erin. These look amazing and I’m sure my daughter is going to love them. I am just wondering what the collagen does. I don’t have any and wonder if it will be missed if I don’t use it. If so, I’ll have to wait until I get some. Thank you for this website, I just found you today.
Erin says
Hi Jocelyn! You can omit the collagen if you want and it will still turn out just fine!