Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites (No-Bake, Healthy, 5 Minutes!)
Cookie dough bites made with almond flour, protein powder, and dark chocolate chips. Healthy, delicious, no-bake, and ready in 5 minutes!
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If you’ve ever snuck a bite of raw cookie dough straight from the bowl (no judgment!), these chocolate chip cookie dough bites are going to be your new favorite thing. They taste like the real deal, but they’re made with almond flour and protein powder, so they’re completely safe to eat. No raw eggs, no baking required.
And yes, they take about 5 minutes to make.
These were inspired by Hail Merry Chocolate Chip Energy Bites. Have you tried them? They’re genuinely delicious, but like most ready-to-eat healthy snacks, pretty pricey. So I made my own version, and honestly? They’re just as good. My budget-friendly version have twice the protein & almost half the sugar. A win-win!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Here’s what you need to make these yummy, no bake treat. Just six simple ingredients:
- Almond flour. For the best cookie-dough texture, choose a super-fine almond flour, like Bob’s Red Mill.
- Protein powder. I love unsweetened Naked Brown Rice Protein or Noosh Almond Protein here. See the recipe notes for low-FODMAP and vegan options.
- Almond oil. Keeps things consistent with the almond theme! Avocado oil or expeller-pressed high-oleic sunflower oil also works great.
- Pantry staples. Pure maple syrup for a touch of natural sweetness, plus a pinch of fine sea salt to make everything pop.
- Dark chocolate chips. Because cookie dough bites without chocolate chips aren’t really cookie dough bites. Use vegan chocolate chips to keep this dairy-free if desired.
How to Make Cookie Dough Bites
These no-bake cookie dough bites are almost embarrassingly easy. Here’s the quick version:
- Combine almond flour, protein powder, oil, maple syrup, and salt in a food processor (or mixing bowl). Process on high until the mixture starts to come together into a ball — or mix well with a fork or hand mixer.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Roll into about 10 one-inch balls and place on a plate. Eat right away, or cover and refrigerate until you’re ready.
That’s it. Three steps, five minutes, ten bites!
Nutrition
One chocolate chip bite has approximately 125 calories, 8 grams of carbohydrates (1 grams of fiber, 4 grams of sugar), 3 grams of protein, and 2 grams of saturated fat.
These bites are gluten-free, vegetarian, DASH, and MIND-diet-friendly, and include vegan and low-FODMAP options in the recipe notes.
They’re also a smart swap any time you’re craving something sweet but want a snack that actually does something for you — a little protein, a little healthy fat, and just enough chocolate to feel like a treat. Looking for more ideas like this? Check out my 14 Heart-Healthy Desserts post for more guilt-free favorites!
Cookie Dough Bites Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Freezer: These freeze beautifully. Pop them in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge or eat them straight from the freezer for a firmer, fudgier texture.
Recipe Variations & Substitutions
- No protein powder? No problem. Skip it and add a little extra almond flour if the dough feels too sticky to roll.
- Nut-free? If you’re allergic to almonds, try grinding sunflower seeds to use in place of both the almond flour and almond oil. The texture will be slightly different but still delicious.
- Want to make them sweeter? Add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup or a few drops of pure vanilla extract.
- Extra protein? Double the protein powder and reduce the almond flour slightly to compensate for texture.
Your FAQs Answered
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine almond flour
- 1 scoop protein powder , see recipe notes
- 2 tablespoons almond oil , or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine almond flour, protein powder, oil, maple syrup, and salt in a food processor (or mixing bowl}. Process on high until mixture starts to form a ball {or mix well with a fork or hand mixer}. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Shape into ~10 1-inch balls, and place on a dish. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
- Designs for Health Whey Cool Unsweetened Grass Fed Protein
- PureLean Vegetarian Protein Powder
- Naked Rice Organic Brown Rice Protein (Low FODMAP, Vegan)
- PaleoPro Protein Powder (Paleo, Low FODMAP)
- Noosh (Unflavored) Almond Protein Powder (Paleo, Vegan)
Nutrition
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I am allergic to almonds. Can I substitute Bob’s Red Mill GF 1 to 1 flour?
Thanks!
Hi Bettina. Great question! Unfortunately, I don’t suggest replacing the almond meal with gluten free flour, as the almonds also provide fat to hold the energy bites together. You can try grinding other nuts (if not allergic) or sunflower seeds, then making the bites. Please let me know how they turn out!
A perfect energy bite and tasty too.
A perfect energy bite and tasty too. Thanks for sharing this with us.
You are a genius! Theses are amazing. I made mine with 1.5 tablespoons of water instead of oil and they still turned out delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this ???
Hi Selina! Thanks so much 🙂 I love hearing about other people’s adaptations~glad to hear they were just as tasty with water in place of the oil. Cheers!
Hi! Can these be made without protein powder? Thanks
Hi Lexi! Absolutely, you can make these without protein powder. If the dough is s little too moist, try adding a little extra almond flour. Cheers!
I looked at these last night on the couch and was drooling— my goodness, this is awesome! I haven’t tried those other bites, but you know me, I’m all about a budget friendly choice! Look great EA!
You’re so sweet Liz!! I’m trying to imagine you drooling on the couch-LOL 🙂 I know you love a good bargain too-I think I need to get some good budgeting tips from you!!
Oh, yum! These look so good. I’ll have to give them a try soon!
Thanks so much Christy! Have a wonderful weekend!
These sound like the perfect treat! Coincidently I was recipe testing last night to get less sugar and more protein/fiber in a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Will definitely try your recipe. : )
Thanks so much Lauren! At first my son said they need more sweetener, but then proceeded to eat a whole bunch of them over the past couple of days, so I think he likes them as is 🙂 Cheers!
The ultimate chocolate cookie dough! I am going to make some for my next big hike up the mountain!
Hi Denise! Yes!!! I hope they give you an extra oomph of energy on your hike 🙂 It’s a beautiful day here in San Diego-wish I was hiking instead of sitting at my desk. Enjoy!!
Thanks so much Whitney! I’m getting ready to have another one for an afternoon snack 🙂
Yum!! These look amazing! Such a tasty little treat 🙂
Thanks so much Kristina! We’re almost done with the 1st batch. Will definitely be making another batch soon 🙂
These look adorable and delicious!