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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites

Easy and nutritious cookie dough bites made with peanuts, oats and dates. Enjoy these as a snack or stir them into ice cream.

This recipe has been updated since it was originally shared. I added new photography and extra details to help you make the best energy bites!

How to Make Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites

Here’s a quick step-by-step guide for making peanut butter cookie dough bites at home.

Prepare the Mixture
Add the oats, dates, peanuts, peanut butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt to a food processor. Process until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
Add Chocolate
Add the cacao nibs or chocolate and pulse a few times to combine.
Form the Cookie Dough Balls
Using your hands, form the dough into balls. You can adjust the size to your liking.

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites FAQ:

Can I make this recipe low FODMAP?

This recipe is low FODMAP in the recommended serving (one ball) when making 16 balls or more. Note that dates are high in sorbitol and fructan when having 2 or more. One ball will contain one date or less in the recommended serving size.

Can I make this recipe peanut-free?

You can make this recipe using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter, and cashews instead of peanuts. For a nut-free option, use sunflower seeds instead of peanuts. I recommend using the original SunButter.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

To make this recipe completely gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free certified oats.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

This recipe is naturally vegan and dairy-free when using cacao nibs instead of chocolate. If using chocolate, you can choose a vegan option. My go-to chocolate bar is the Lindt 70% Madagascar chocolate, which is accidentally vegan. Enjoy life is another good vegan and allergy-friendly option if you want to use mini chocolate chips.

How can I use cookie dough bites?

These are great eaten as is for a snack. You can also stir them into vanilla ice cream (like this homemade option) or in banana ice cream.

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Cookie Dough Energy Bites (Grain-Free)
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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites

These peanut butter cookie dough bites make for a sweet and nutritious snack. They're dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free and filled with fiber-rich ingredients, such as peanuts, oats and dates. Make them as part of your meal prep and enjoy them as a quick snack throughout the week.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings 16

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats or quick oats
1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, unsalted
1/4 cup natural peanut butter, creamy
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 tablespoon cacao nibs or chocolate, or more to taste (see notes)

Instructions

Add the oats, dates, peanuts, peanut butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt to a food processor. Process until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
Add the cacao nibs or chocolate and pulse a few times to combine.
Using your hands, form the dough into 16 balls. You can make them bigger or smaller, depending on the size you prefer for your snacks. Make them smaller if using them as cookie dough in ice cream or other uses.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Dates: If your dates are dry, you might need to add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the mixture (or more oil). You’ll know by checking if the mixture holds together when pressed between your fingers.

Chocolate: For a fruit-sweetened option and a little crunch, you can use cacao nibs. If you prefer to use chocolate, you can either add chopped chocolate or mini chocolate chips.

Peanut-Free and Nut-Free Option: You can make this recipe using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter, and cashews instead of peanuts. For a nut-free option, use sunflower seeds instead of peanuts. I recommend using the original SunButter.

Gluten-Free Option: To make this recipe completely gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free certified oats.

Low FODMAP Option: This recipe is low FODMAP in the recommended serving (one ball) when making 16 balls or more. Note that dates are high in sorbitol and fructan when having 2 or more. One ball will contain one date or less in the recommended serving size.

If you make these peanut butter cookie dough bites, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! And if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

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Ihuoma Otah says:

2016-08-03 at 6:13 pm

This looks delicious. I can't wait to try it.
- Unsweetened Caroline says:
  
  2016-08-03 at 7:57 pm
  
  Thank you! Let me know if you love them! :)
Jessica Melanson says:

2018-02-25 at 1:28 pm

It has become a weekly favourite!
- Unsweetened Caroline says:
  
  2018-02-27 at 6:34 am
  
  I'm so happy to hear that!