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    Home » Recipes » Sweets

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites [Gluten-Free, Vegan]

    Published: Sep 21, 2020 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These 6-ingredient, no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough bites are super easy to make in just one bowl! Made of edible gluten-free cookie dough that's also egg-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free and nut-free, these tiny treats are top 8 allergen-friendly, making them perfect for kids' (and grown-ups') lunchboxes. So scrumptious, you'll want to make a double batch and stash them in your freezer, so you'll be ready when the cookie dough craving hits! Try them with or without some chocolate drizzle or dipped in melted chocolate. 

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    Since there's no baking required, it's super easy and fun for kids to make these edible cookie dough balls.

    Not only will kids loooooove eating these little bites of chocolatey-chippity goodness, they will also enjoy making them!

    Of course, adults will love making these too because it is so ridiculously easy to make them...and of course, even easier to enjoy them. 😉

    dough balls in a small white bowl with a bite taken out of one of them to show the inside

    Ingredients you'll need

    • Unsweetened Applesauce - This stands in for the butter or oil typically used in cookie dough which is what allows them to be oil-free.
    • Coconut Sugar - This unrefined sweetener replaces granulated sugar in this recipe.
    • Pure Maple Syrup - It's also unrefined and adds a bit more sweetness in liquid form also adding some moisture.
    • Pure Vanilla Extract 
    • Gluten-Free Oat Flour - This mild-tasting flour keeps this recipe gluten-free and because it's made of ground up oats, it provides the same level of nutrition as oats do. I use Bob's Red Mill, which is certified gluten-free. If you want to make your own out of certified gluten-free oats, check out the section "How to Make Oat Flour" in this collection of oat flour recipes. 
    • Kosher Salt
    • Refined Sugar-Free & Vegan Chocolate Chips - I use Enjoy Life, but you can use your favorite top 8 allergen-free brand.

    Optional - Of course, you can enjoy these cookie dough bites as is. Buuuuuut, you can totally drizzle on some more chocolate if you'd like or completely dip them in melted chocolate. You'll just need some more of the chocolate chips as well as a bit of coconut oil to melt the chocolate. If you want to keep them oil-free, you can leave off the drizzle or the chocolate coating.

    front view of dough balls in a small white bowl on a kitchen napkin

    How to make the cookie dough bites - step by step

    First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

    Then, add applesauce, coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl.

    wet ingredients in a mixing bowl

    Stir to combine.

    Combined wet ingredients in a mixing bowl

    Stir in oat flour and salt.

    Dry ingredients mixed into the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl

    Fold in the chocolate chips.

    Chocolate chips added to the dough in the mixing bowl

    Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out dough onto the baking sheet.

    Use your hands to roll them each into dough balls and return to the baking sheet.

    formed dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheet

    Place the tray of dough balls in the freezer for 10 minutes. 

    overhead of dough balls in a small white bowl on a kitchen napkin

    How to make the optional chocolate drizzle

    If you want to add the chocolate drizzle, while the dough balls are in the freezer, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small, microwave-safe bowl.

    Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each one, until chocolate is smooth. Set aside until ready to use and slightly cooled down.

    Dip a small spoon into the melted chocolate and using a back and forth motion, drizzle a line of chocolate across the top of each dough ball. 

    Place the dough balls back in the freezer for 10 more minutes.

    overhead of cookie dough balls on a white plate covered with chocolate drizzle
    front view of cookie dough balls covered with drizzle on a white plate

    How to make the optional chocolate coating

    Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small microwave-safe bowl.

    Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each one, until chocolate is smooth.

    Set aside to allow the chocolate to cool down slightly so that the dough balls don’t melt when you dip them.

    Place one dough ball onto a fork.

    Dip the dough ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.

    Covering cookie dough ball in melted chocolate

    To remove excess dripping chocolate, gently tap the fork against the bowl. You can also use a special tool designed for dipping items into chocolate instead.

    Place the chocolate-coated dough ball onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat until all of the dough balls have been covered with chocolate.

    Dip a small spoon into the chocolate and using a back and forth motion, drizzle a line across the top of each coated dough ball.

    Place in the freezer on the baking sheet for 10 more minutes.

    overhead of cookie balls covered in chocolate in a white bowl
    cookie balls covered in chocolate with one open one

    Tips

    • Oat Flour: Be sure to use the spoon and level method to measure the flour. Scooping the measuring cup directly into the flour will yield too much flour and the dough will be too dry. Also, be sure to use a dry measuring cup rather than a liquid measuring cup.
    • Applesauce: Be sure to level the applesauce when measuring as using heaping tablespoons will add too much moisture and the balls won't form properly.

    Can I make a double batch?

    Yes! You can double all of the ingredient measurements in order to make twice as many dough balls.

    Storing the cookie dough balls

    You can store the cookie dough bites refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days.

    They can also be kept in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites [Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free, Nut-Free, No-Bake]

    These no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough bites are super easy to make in just one bowl! Made of edible gluten-free cookie dough that's also egg-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free and nut-free, these tiny treats are top 8 allergen-friendly, making them perfect for kids' (and grown-ups') lunchboxes. So scrumptious, you'll want to make a double batch and stash them in your freezer, so you'll be ready when the cookie dough craving hits! Try them with or without some chocolate drizzle. 
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword cookie dough, dairy-free, edible cookie dough, egg free, gluten free, no bake, no egg, nut free, one bowl, refined sugar free, vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Chilling Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 10
    Calories 107kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH BITES

    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce (level tablespoons, not heaping)
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup whole-grain, gluten-free oat flour (measure using the spoon and level method as noted in tips in the post above)
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅓ cup vegan, refined sugar-free chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life or Davis Chocolate)

    FOR THE OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

    • 1 tablespoon vegan, refined sugar-free chocolate chips
    • ¼ teaspoon coconut oil

    FOR THE OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE COATING

    • ½ cup vegan, refined sugar-free chocolate chips
    • 1 ½ teaspoon coconut oil

    Instructions

    FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH BITES

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Using a spoon, mix applesauce, coconut sugar, maple syrup and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl.
    • Stir in oat flour and salt.
    • Fold in ⅓ cup chocolate chips.
    • Use a small cookie scoop (I recommend a #60 disher) to scoop out dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your hands to roll each one and form into a ball. Return each one to the sheet.
    • Place the baking sheet with the dough balls in the freezer for 10 minutes.

    FOR THE OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

    • If using the chocolate drizzle, make while cookie dough bites are in the freezer by combining 1 tablespoon chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring between each one, until chocolate is smooth. Wait to use until slightly cooled down.
    • Dip a small spoon into the melted chocolate and using a back and forth motion, drizzle a line of chocolate across the top of each cookie dough bite. Repeat going in the other direction, if desired.
    • Place cookie dough bites in the freezer for 10 more minutes.

    FOR THE OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE COATING

    • Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each one, until chocolate is smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool down slightly so that the dough balls don’t melt when you dip them.
    • Use a fork to dip each dough ball into the melted chocolate. Place each chocolate-coated dough ball onto the parchment-lined baking sheet until all of the dough balls have been covered with chocolate.
    • Dip a small spoon into the chocolate and using a back and forth motion, drizzle a line across the top of each coated dough ball.
    • Place in the freezer on the baking sheet for 10 more minutes.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Notes

    Keep cookie dough bites refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days. They can also be kept in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
    Nutrition was calculated without the optional chocolate drizzle or coating. Adding the chocolate drizzle or coating will change the calculation.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g

    This post originally appeared on Watch Learn Eat on January 9, 2019. It has been republished to reflect both recipe and photo revisions. Changes to the story were also made. 

    ©Watch Learn Eat. All content and images are copyright protected. Recipes and images are not to be used or republished without prior permission. If you adapt this recipe, please re-write the recipe in your own words, and link back to this post for the original recipe.

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    1. Christie

      May 29, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love chocolate chip and I love dough bites! Such a great combination of my two favourite foods. I love that you used applesauce to bind these ingredients.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        June 01, 2020 at 10:10 am

        Thanks Christie! I was trying to keep this recipe oil-free and found the applesauce to be the perfect ingredient. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Marisa

      January 09, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      These are so great to keep in the fridge. And so super easy!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        January 10, 2019 at 9:21 am

        Thanks Marisa! For some reason, I haven't been able to actually keep any in the fridge for an extended period of time...;)

        Reply
    3. Veena Azmanov

      January 09, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      This looks yummy and delicious. Love the no bake and healthy options used. Looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        January 10, 2019 at 9:20 am

        Thank you Veena! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lisa Huff

      January 09, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      OMG they look so good! I think I'd pop a whole tray full of them in my mouth!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        January 10, 2019 at 9:20 am

        Thanks Lisa! Can't say I haven't done that myself! 😉

        Reply
    5. Neli Howard

      January 09, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      Cookie dough treats are always so fun (love it in ice cream!). Love the ingredients you’ve used for your treats!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        January 09, 2019 at 2:22 pm

        Mmmm...ice cream! Yum! Thanks so much, Neli! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jacqueline Meldrum

      January 09, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      It wouldn't be the first time I either forgot to write down the recipe or couldn't find the right note book and had to start again. These look lush. Sharing them now.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        January 09, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        Oh, the joys of recipe testing...especially for someone with attention issues like me..hahaha! Thanks so much Jacqueline! 🙂

        Reply

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