Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Chocolate chip energy bites in a metal bowl.

4.26 from 39 votes

These chocolate chip cookie dough bites taste just like raw cookie dough — but they're made with almond flour and protein powder so they're totally safe to eat. Super quick and easy to make in just 5 minutes for a healthy snack or dessert!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: energy bites, gluten free desserts, no bake desserts, paleo energy bites

Diet: DASH, Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, Low FODMAP Option, MIND Diet, Vegan Option

Servings: energy bites

Calories: 123kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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

Low-FODMAP and Vegan Options: Choose a low-FODMAP and/or vegan protein powder. Here are some suggestions below.

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)

No Protein powder? Skip it and add a little extra almond flour if the dough is too wet to roll.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Or, in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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