If you’re on a restrictive diet for whatever reason, you probably miss things like cookie dough, right? What if I told you these little cookie dough bites are paleo-friendly AND taste great? Keep reading, and I’ll show you how to whip these up in minutes!
My favorite part about these is how quickly they come together. Just a few ingredients stirred up in a bowl – and if you’re a veteran paleo eater you’ll probably already have everything you need.
Win at Snack Time With This Healthy Cookie Dough
I earned about 4000 cool point from my kids with this recipe.
I'm one of those moms. You know, the ones who don't give their kids processed food at snack time and cringe at the sight of fruit snacks, gogurt, and crackers.
So, imagine their surprise when I whipped up a batch of these and let them eat their hearts out. Coolest. Mom. Ever.
The best part?
They're actually very nutritious.
Ingredients For Almond Flour Cookie Dough
- Blanched Almond Flour
- Baking Soda
- Sea Salt
- Coconut Oil (solid but soft)
- Honey or Pure Maple Syrup
- Peanut Butter: If you're strict paleo, use almond butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Mini Dark Chocolate Chips
- Stevia to taste, if additional sweetener is needed
How to Make Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookie Dough
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix very well.
- Taste, and decide if you want to add a little stevia to sweeten it further.
- Mix in the chocolate chips and roll them into balls.
Paleo Edible Cookie Dough Variations
Chocolate Cookie Dough: Add a Tablespoon or two of unsweetened cocoa powder for a brownie-like cookie. You may need to bump up the sweetener if you do this.
Pumpkin Spice Cookie Dough: Add a Tablespoon of pureed pumpkin and 1 teaspoon of Pumpkin Pie Spice.
Snickerdoodle Dough: Omit the chocolate chips and add about 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch of ground cloves to the dough.
Make it Fruity: Add a handful of crushed freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries in place of or in addition to the chocolate chips for a punch of berry flavor.
Tips For Making Healthy Edible Cookie Dough
- Make sure your coconut oil is the right texture. You’ll want it roughly the consistency of peanut butter. Soft, but not melted.
- Use blanched almond flour. Using regular almond flour (with the skins ground up into the flour) will give these dough balls a different flavor and will make them a little grittier.
Storing Paleo Cookie Dough
Store these in a lidded container in a cool place for up to 5 days.
They do not need refrigeration, but if your kitchen (or car) is especially warm it will melt the coconut oil and make these a little goopy and messier to eat.
If you make one of my recipes, I'd love to see! Post it on social media and tag me at @perrysplate or #perrysplate so I can send you some love!
Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookie Dough
Our kids love these paleo cookie dough bites! They're a fun, little protein-filled snack and you can make them low-carb or keto if you like by swapping out the sweetener.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil (solid but soft)
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- mini dark chocolate chips
- stevia to taste, if additional sweetener is needed
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add the oil, honey, peanut butter, and vanilla to the bowl.
- Your own two hands to the best job of getting it all combined. If you find the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a tablespoon of water at a time until you reach cookie dough consistency. Depending on your ingredients you may add a teaspoon or two of water to reach the right consistency, but make sure you mix it REALLY well before adding any water or it'll be too mushy.
- Add the chocolate chips.
- Taste, and add stevia if you prefer the dough sweeter.
- Mix in the desired amount of chocolate chips and roll into 1 to 1 ½ inch balls. Store in the refrigerator. They should keep for several days, although they tend to dry out the longer they are stored. (If they last that long...)
Notes
Nat's Notes:
1. The more you work the dough, the more the coconut oil will melt, resulting in the balls getting greasy. Return the dough to the freezer to re-harden if this bothers you.
2. This recipe doubles well.
3. You can even make these in a food processor. Just process the dry ingredients and add the wet ones once you've mixed them together. For those who don't like to get their hands messy.
4. Yes, I know that peanut butter isn't technically paleo. If you're strict paleo and avoiding peanuts, you can use almond butter in these.
Nutrition Information
Yield 15 Serving Size 3 ballsAmount Per Serving Calories 153Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 0mgSodium 46mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 4g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Ali says
These look so delectable! I have pinned them, which greatly increases the chance that I'll remember to make them. Actually, since I'm pregnant and craving sweets, I'll probably make them as soon as I put the baby down for nap. Thanks for sharing!
Natalie says
I craved sweets with my last baby, too! (It got kind of crazy sometimes...) You'll love these!
Cassie says
I can imagine why so many cool points were awarded here, these are so wonderful!
Sadie says
Only 75% of the time. My baby is 5 months. I swear she wants to be held 90% of her waking time and even whe she is sleeping, if I try to put her down and she doesn't want to, she yells at me. This kid is super spoiled.
Natalie says
Yikes. I feel for you! If it wasn't for her two older sisters as entertainment, I think I'd have to hold her about 90% of the time as well. :)
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Hahaha. Love the stuck out tongue. And baby toes! Awww.
I am definitely making this. I made some chickpea cookie dough the other day and although it tasted really good right after processing, it was not so good after sitting in the fridge. I love almond flour! And it's only 7.90/kg here. Finally something ingredient related I can be happy about. :)
Natalie says
Oh man... her tongue is always out. Maybe she's ready to taste anything that crosses her face, I guess. :)
That's an amazing price for almond flour! I think I paid over $5 a pound, but I did buy a lot at once.
Brittany says
What a great idea! We're not on a restricted diet at our house (except for honey due to my 10mo), but I've always worried about making egg-free cookie dough whatever because raw flour can have salmonella in it too. A bite or two of raw cookie dough (egg or no egg) doesn't bother me too much, but a whole batch seems to be playing the odds.
And yes, I still nibble on my baby's cheeks! Unfortunately, he's going through a phase where he thinks being held means he should play like a baby octopus. I can't remember the last time he fell asleep in my arms. :( At least my daughter is still a cuddler. :)
Natalie says
I've heard that about flour! Luckily we haven't had any incidences here. Something to think about for sure, though...
I would be sad if none of my kids wanted to cuddle! My 3yo still loves it. Luckily :)
natalie@thesweetslife says
totally don't blame you for wanting to eat her!! she's adorable!
Karl says
Woah. Healthy cookie dough...who knew??
And babies make me hungry too. I would love to chew on those little toes! Maybe dipped in some almond flour? ;)
Lisa | With Style and Grace says
haha, oh I cannot wait for this! both the baby feet and the recipe :)
Natalie says
Oh, cooking with a baby is a BLAST, Lisa. *eye roll* No really... they're so fun to have around. A lot of work and very little sleep, but lots of fun :) (Actually i'm getting a decent amount of sleep these days. Not bad for 3 months!) I'm excited for you!! You're so close, right? Just a month or two?
Kristin says
This looks amazing. I bet it would pair well with some vanilla ice cream. I mean....haha.
Does it have to be called "blanched" almond flour, or is just plain almond flour you buy at the store assumed to be blanched?
Natalie says
Kristin, you just gave me a fantastic idea... using this cookie dough for cookie dough ice cream! If the almond flour you find at the store is white with no brown specks, then it's been blanched (and the skins removed from the almonds). I think you could use regular almond flour that isn't blanched, but the texture would be more gritty.
Joanne says
I kind of want to nibble on those arms of hers also! So...totally normal. I guess ill have to just nibble on these cookie dough bites instead. A worthy replacement!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Mmm heavenly!
Denise @ Creative Kitchen says
Oh cute baby!! Yes...I get those urges to eat my babies too. In fact, I still find my 4 year old quite delectable. ;)
This recipe sounds amazing...love cookie dough!!
Natalie says
Thank you! Good to know I'm not alone :)
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
Yum! These look so good :D You little one is adorable! And you are totally not alone. I tell my 4 month old that she's so cute I could just eat her multiple times a day. I seriously can't help myself. Anyone that doesn't want to nibble baby elbow dimples or elastic band wrists(or ankles!) is weird :D
Natalie says
Thanks Heidi! Elastic band wrists! Haha... I've never heard that! Aw, our babies are only a month apart. I love this age!
momgateway says
Your kids are beautiful and precious! And these cookie dough bites are so tempting.
Natalie says
Thank you! And yes, they are. They don't last long in our house!
Danielle says
I am allergic to tree nuts and flour replacement suggestions ?
Otherwise these sound delish.
azradersnv.blogspot.com says
Me too... allergic to tree nuts... but dying to make this. What about Rice flour??? Or is there something like nuts with a yummy taste like nuts... but not nuts. Am I nuts? ;)
Natalie says
Hmm... You could try coconut flour, but start off with less because it absorbs a lot of liquid. (I'm not sure how that would turn out. I don't have a lot of experience with coconut flour.) You could also try rolled oats that have been buzzed up in a food processor! That would give it a more oatmeal cookie taste. :)
AbbyWarm says
Ahhh...that would explain why I had to add so much water to mine to make it the right consistency! I have an almond sensitivity so I used 1/2 coconut flour and 1/2 better batter. Still they came out tasting pretty...well, floury. I would've tried all coconut flour, but I know my 6 year old would complain about it tasting too coconutty {sigh}
Megan says
Made this night. Simply delicious!
Bam's Kitchen says
My teenage boys would love these. Actually me too! They are always eating the dough before I have a chance to bake it. Take Care, BAM
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
I absolutely LOVE cookie dough! These look so good!
DessertForTwo says
So many cool points with me, too! :) I just bought a bunch of almond flour. And by bought, I mean raided a trader joe's in the nearest big city!
And that baby! Omg! I want to nibble her cheeks, too! :)
Gayle @ thesecretlifeofmrsbundt says
Thanks so much for putting some real treats out there! As a blogger, farmers market manager, and mom I'm very concerned about the the food bloggers who put out recipes that look amazing but really aren't things you should be eating. While I realize no one is responsible for your own health but yourself, it's still great to see fun, tasty options that keep health and moderation in mind. Thanks so much!
Natalie says
Gayle, thank you so much for your comment! I totally agree. I can also see the appeal of posting ridiculous desserts (and I'm guilty of that, too!) as it drives a lot of traffic. I really try to keep those to a minimum because I don't want to add to the problem. Know what I mean? I'm so glad you appreciated my post!!
Wendy says
i wonder if for the grown-up version (for snacks) we could add protein powder and how it would taste after refrigeration...
Natalie says
I suppose you could add protein, but because the bites are almost entirely almond flour, which is pretty protein-rich alone, I don't see the point. Give it a try! I'm not a fan of protein powder (the types I've tried give my smoothies a too-sweet artificial taste that I don't like) but I think it would be fine in these.
christina says
Hi, these look great. Are they bakable? If so what would I need to add? There is baking soda in your recipe. Why do you need baking soda if you ate nit baking it?
Thanks, Christina
Natalie Perry says
Hi Christina! The thought has crossed my mind to throw them in the oven to see what would happen, but I haven't tried it. And believe it or not, the baking soda is there for flavor! It makes it taste more like "real" cookie dough.
Natasha says
Just what I needed today my beautiful friend. I love reading your posts and can only imagine the beauty of the behind the computer day that goes on to get pictures and words ready for viewers like me.
We are moving to Logan Utah in 4 weeks. We will be living close to family for the holidays and are super excited.
Your baby is beautiful as are your other two girls. They are growing up too fast.
I miss you dearly and wish we could get together for a play date lunch like the good old college days.
Spencer and I are doing Jordan Ruben's 40 day cleanse from the makers diet right now so thanks for your great recipes. I just printed a few. Love Ya
Elizabeth says
This looks great! Can I substitute whole wheat pastry flour? Thanks!
Natalie Perry says
Sure! You may want to add more sweetener and a bit more liquid. Blanched almond flour is naturally sweet but doesn't absorb liquid like wheat flour.
Savannah says
Is there anything that I could substitute the baking soda for? I'm wanting to make some today and was just curious.
Natalie Perry says
Ho Savannah! Go ahead and leave it out if you must. It's just there for flavor!
Hollie Wood says
I absolutely love this recipe. I made a bunch a couple of weeks ago and was able to enjoy a small treat throughout the week. I tried a little experimenting today with great success :) I added in some ground oats-thank you, Blendtec! (I just eyed the amount. I didn't measure.) Who doesn't like oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough? I want to try adding raisins, instead of mini chocolate chips (oatmeal raisin cookie dough, anyone?) and halve the almond flour and substitute ground oats instead. My mind is an experimenting "nightmare." ;)
Colette Hill says
Do you know of a good substitute for the almond flour? My son has nut allergies, along with many others, and I'd love to try these out if I can dig up a decent sub.
I figured I'd use some of his sunflower butter in place of the almond butter, but the blanched almond flower is all new and confusing to me.
Thanks.
Gabrielle says
Hello there!
I have a very high intolerance to gluten, and my boyfriend is not, but he absolutely LOVES these cookie dough balls! They don't last a day in his house.. So we will be making these tonight, so thank you for posting this! It makes my tummy, and his taste buds very happy! :)
Gabrielle
michelle says
hi there! just made these last night! I know it's been a while since the original post, but these are wonderful! this was my first time working with almond flour, and I noticed the brown sugar-like consistency when measuring...I did one cup loose and one cup packed. They were a little dry, but easily fixed by a tiny amount of water...when you work with it, do you typically measure it loose or packed? thanks again for the recipe!!!
Natalie Perry says
Hi Michelle! I always measure my almond flour loose like regular flour. It never occurred to me to pack it like brown sugar. Thanks for letting me know! I'll make my future recipes more specific. I'm glad you liked these!
Bethany says
OMG this recipe is fabulous, tastes just as good as regular cookie dough if not better! I was desperate for a guilt free version of my go-to pms snack hehe.
Thanks so much
AllishaR says
Hi! I'm doing trim healthy mamas and would like to convert this. I think that everything is right on except for the honey. If I use truvia what would I need to add to get the correct consistency?
Natalie Perry says
I've never used Truvia, so I'm not sure. You may need to add a little more almond butter to compensate for the lost moisture. Try it and see!
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Megan says
My daughter's dr. has recently recommended a gluten-free diet. It was her birthday party last weekend and she had requested cookie dough truffles. Thank goodness for this recipe. It was a big hit with 11 yr old girls and adults as well. Will definitely make again! Thank you!
Amy says
Natalie! These have been in my "maaaake meeee" folder for months and now, in the blazing Baja heat, when all I really and truly want is cookies, have finally come to fruition! So great. Next time, I think I'll use cashew meal - it's a more traditionally "cookie dough" flavor - and maybe add some coconut?? YUM. THANK YOU.
Kim says
Thank you for the wonderful recipe. I made these for last night's Super Bowl party with a bunch of men and everyone loved them! So, so good!!
Natalie Perry says
I'm so glad you enjoyed those, Kim! (Especially the men. I've found they can be particular with non-traditional sweets.) Thanks for letting me know!
Nicole says
These look great but where is the actual recipe?! Am I missing it?! Thanks! :)
Jami says
These look amazing! Can't wait to try them! I'm wondering why they have baking soda though? When they are not baked? Thanks
Natalie Perry says
You don't have to add it if you don't want to. I think it affects the taste and makes it more authentic.
Savannah says
One of my favorite things about paleo is that all those terrible "bad" snacks, suddenly become perfectly healthy, and even can be passed as breakfast. It makes things so much fun! And seriously, I don't think there's anything cuter than baby toes (:
Kelz says
My 10 year old daughter is super supportive of my journey to health and clean eating. She found your recipe, but modified by using date paste instead of honey, and used about 3T. Also, she did not use stevia or chocolate chips. Oh my stars... yummo doesn’t even begin to touch the wonderful flavor of these little nuggets. For this hot mess mama (with a serious sweet tooth) cutting refined sugar, dairy and grains has created a bit of a duldrum menu ... these cookie dough bites (or truffles, as my sweet baby calls them) have become a favorite with only one batch ... tomorrow we make more AND double the recipe. Eating clean is awesome ... shoot, who doesn’t want cookie dough (or truffles) for breakfast? :)
Jan says
I wonder if my kids would like these. They can be choosy sometimes
Natalie Perry says
I think it's safe to say that most kids (and adults!) can be choosy sometimes. Give them a try and see what they think!
Suzanne says
This looks so good! Does the almond flavor come through?
Natalie Perry says
Not too strongly. If you wanted more you could definitely add some almond extract!
Suzanne says
These look so good! I love that it removes a lot of sensitivity/allergen ingredients!
Natalie Perry says
Yes! They're great for that!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Natalie Perry says
These are best eaten within a couple of days since they tend to dry out quickly.
Kristi says
These are absolutely amazing! Have been on the paleo for a while now and craving something sweet. These hit the spot! My three girls love them too! Thank you for sharing!
Natalie Perry says
They're perfect for that! Glad you liked them as much as we do.
Rails says
Just had to let you know--this has been an all-time favorite recipe that I used to make at least once a month for myself & my husband. (Though sharing with him was very, very hard-haha). I'd lost the recipe and forgot where to find it for over 2 years now!! Today's the day I finally found your page again and pinned the recipe so I won't forget again. Can't wait to get home and make these :) They are perfect, so thank you!
Natalie Perry says
I'm so happy to hear that! I've had that happen to me, too -- losing track of a recipe that I loved. I'm glad you found it again!