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Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

February 2, 2014 · by Ari ·

Healthy, simple, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites that taste like cookie dough, but made from wholesome ingredients with no grains or refined sugars.

Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: Healthy, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites

I am the world’s biggest procrastinator. No matter what it is on my to do list, I will find something else to do. When I should be working for my real job I will find any excuse to edit photos or write a blog post, but this morning when I sat down to write, I spent an hour singing Let it Go from Frozen while playing on the ukulele instead.

Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: Healthy, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites

I’m still not very good at the ukulele, but it doesn’t stop me from playing along and singing my little heart out. I’m sure my husband really appreciated my lackluster attempt while he tried to catch up on Modern Family. Especially after I made him listen to the Frozen soundtrack (with me singing along) for about 3 hours of our road trip to California.

Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: Healthy, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites

So anyway, let’s talk about the food. I have the world’s biggest sweet tooth. Like, seriously I could be in that world records book. It’s bad news and I try really hard to curb it,  but I am not a person who can give up dessert.

Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: Healthy, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites

I’ve been really making an effort since holiday cookie palooza to be a bit more mindful of my dessert habit, and really just my food choices in general. I’ve only baked one batch of cookies in 2014! Who am I?? The sad thing is they didn’t even turn out good enough to take pictures of. Womp womp. They were cakey, and I just don’t do cakey cookies

Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: Healthy, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites

So in an attempt to make a little healthier treat, I threw a bunch of things in my food processor one day, and these babies popped out! Well, by “popped out”, I mean I rolled them into cute little balls, but I didn’t want to call them balls because it makes me giggle, so I called them bites which I probably subconsciously stole from my friend Lindsay who makes all sorts of amazing treats like these!

Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: Healthy, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites

These little guys seriously taste just like cookie dough, but only have a handful of healthy ingredients. They’re perfect pre/post work out, as a snack, or as dessert. And trust me, they are so delicious that they taste like dessert and no one will have any idea that they’re actually healthy!

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Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Approx 2 dozen

Serving Size: 1

Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Healthy, simple, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites that taste like cookie dough, but made from wholesome ingredients with no grains or refined sugars.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 scant cup cashew flour
  • 3-5 tablespoons maple syrup*
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1/3 cup mini dark chocolate chips (or cacao nibs)

Instructions

  1. Blend coconut in food processor or Vitamix until it breaks down and becomes coconut butter. This can take up to 10 minutes, so be patient and give the food processor a break every few minutes to prevent burning out. Add cashew flour, maple syrup, extracts and salt. Blend until all ingredients are combined and form a big dough ball.
  2. Transfer dough to a large bowl and stir in chocolate chips. Roll into small balls. Store in an airtight container for 7-10 days.

Notes

*Amount of maple syrup can vary based on desired sweetness. I used 4 tbsp, but if you like things less sweet, I recommend starting with 3 and adding more to taste at the end.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Gluten-free, Paleo, Snacks, Vegan ·

Comments

  1. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    February 2, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    I’ve had Let It Go stuck in my head for the past week and a half… Everything will be all quiet and then I’ll just start belting out the chorus out of nowhere. Love.that.song. And love to look of these bites! I’m all about the healthy cookie dough 😀
    Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted…. link love 2/2 .My Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      That happens to me with Fixer Upper! 😉

  2. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    February 2, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    yum!!
    girl… i’m such a procrastinator too… I have found that my computer is a complete time suck for me 99.9% of the time! If I worked from home, I would get fired! lol
    Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted…Friday Five and FavoritesMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      OMG ME TOO!!!

  3. Jennifer F says

    February 3, 2014 at 12:12 am

    Must. get. a. Vitamix! STAT!
    Jennifer F recently posted…Thai Something New – Recipe & CrossFit Games OpenMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      I do love mine, but I usually make stuff like this in my food processor which is equally amazing!

  4. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    February 3, 2014 at 4:51 am

    I love cookie dough so these are simply a no brainer! yum!
    Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted…My Happy SweatMy Profile

  5. Ericka @ The Sweet Life says

    February 3, 2014 at 5:17 am

    So yummy! I just got something similar in the mail from “Primal Pacs” if you have heard of them. I love anything cocounut, these are perfect for a snack!
    Ericka @ The Sweet Life recently posted…Superbowl of a Weekend & Core Power Day #8My Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      I haven’t heard of them, but now I definitely need to check it out! I am a huge coconut fan also!

  6. Kierston says

    February 3, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Oh my goodness, that is too cute! Bites look yum, that’s for sure 🙂
    Kierston recently posted…#RECIPEFRIDAY: Chinese New Year Recipe Round-up!My Profile

  7. Carla says

    February 3, 2014 at 6:57 am

    why am I SHOCKED you are a procrastinator?!
    you seem so kickassorganized in all you do.
    Carla recently posted…How could I love you better?My Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      Oh my gosh, THANK YOU!! I actually get that a lot. I am a “get shit done” type, but it’s all a mess inside my brain, and I can’t get myself to actually get to work until the last second. It’s bad news….

  8. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    February 3, 2014 at 7:41 am

    i just saw cashew flour at tj’s for the first time, but didn’t get it because i didn’t know what to do it! totally going to make these!
    Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…Weekend HighlightsMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it when I bought it, but before I knew it I had used all of it and wanted to buy more! I like it even better than almond flour–more neutral flavor that doesn’t over power!

  9. Tina Muir says

    February 3, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Yum, yum, yuuuummm!!!! Lovvvvveee cookie dough bites!!! I love eating one…..or more likely….a few of them when I come back from my runs! My sweet tooth will be very happy with these!
    Tina Muir recently posted…Quest Bars Product ReviewMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      That’s the PERFECT time! You sound just like me 😉

  10. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    February 3, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Wow, deliciousness! I already have coconut butter… I assume I could use that?
    Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted…NJ Trail Winter Race RecapMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Totally! Start with about a cup of coconut butter and add more if necessary. 🙂

  11. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:16 am

    Yummmy. I need more treats like this in my life. I too am the world’s biggest procrastinator so I can relate. 🙂
    Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted…One Month Postpartum UpdateMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Hehe glad I’m not the only one! 🙂

  12. Shannon @ Girl's Got Sole says

    February 3, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    OOOH! Now, I so want these! Ha! I too have a sweet tooth, but have to behave myself most of the time. 🙂 I’ll have to try to make these soon!
    Shannon @ Girl’s Got Sole recently posted…The Weekly Chase #1My Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      It’s so hard! Treats like this definitely help though. 😉

  13. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    February 3, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    These Bites (not balls -giggle) look so yummy!
    Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen recently posted…Trisha Yearwood’s Slow Cooker Mac and CheeseMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      I giggle every.single.time. I’m 12. 😉

  14. annie @ chase that i love says

    February 4, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Looks delicious! I bet that coconutty flavor comes through the cookies. I love me some coconut and chocolate.
    I’m a terrible procrastinator. Or forgetter. I’m like, “yes, I will do this.” Then I walk into the next room and see something else that needs to be done and well….
    annie @ chase that i love recently posted…Fruit Energy JelliesMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      ME TOO!! That sounds just like my life haha. And yes–coconut and chocolate is one of the world’s best combos!

  15. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    February 4, 2014 at 11:53 am

    These look so good! Yummy!

    I’m not a huge procrastinator, and I always get things done when they need to be done, but sometimes I wait a little too long.
    Jamie @ couchtoironwoman recently posted…Never Give UpMy Profile

  16. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    February 4, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    THE PERFECT BITE! I am starting to think you need to go on Top Chef or Top Chef Desserts Ari!!
    GiGi Eats Celebrities recently posted…The Results of a Single-Blind ExperimentMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      OMG You are the sweetest! Thanks so much friend!

  17. Emily @SinfulNutrition says

    February 4, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    Coconut? Chocolate? Sign me up!
    I hate to be so anal, but I just noticed the first picture is missing the “t” in chocolate. Just thought I’d let you know. I’m surprised I even noticed with all that chocolate action going on!
    Emily @SinfulNutrition recently posted…Eat Croissants. Drink Wine. Be Skinny : The French ParadoxMy Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      Oh my gosh, THANK YOU! I can’t believe I missed that. I am the worst with typos and attention to detail. Thanks for being anal for me! 🙂

  18. BackAtSquare0 says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    These look amazing. Just pinned them. They may be my first attempt at gluten free treats.

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      YAY!! Enjoy and let me know how they turn out!

      • BackAtSquare0 says

        February 8, 2014 at 3:02 pm

        Okay so I don’t have a food processor, and my blender is not cutting it. Could I buy a coconut butter or oil and use that instead. How much of it would you suggest.

        • Ari says

          February 9, 2014 at 10:27 am

          Yes! Buy coconut butter. I would start with 1 cup and see how the texture looks at the end. If it’s too dry, add more coconut butter. What kind of blender do you have?

  19. Stephanie says

    February 5, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    These look awesome! I didn’t know you could make coconut butter in the food processor like that. Also, I need to go and see frozen this weekend, so many people seem to adore it. I’m curious to find out how it is
    Stephanie recently posted…My 5 Most Used Cookbooks of 2013My Profile

    • Ari says

      February 6, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      OMG you MUST!! SO GOOD! And yes…it takes a bit to get there so you have to be patient, but it turns out great!

  20. Penny Beeson says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    If you don’t have cashew flour is there something else you can use in its place?

    • Ari says

      June 28, 2015 at 8:29 am

      You can make your own cashew flour in your food processor with raw cashews, or you can use any nut flour. Enjoy Penny!

  21. Ari says

    February 6, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    YAY!! Great minds! Love you too!!

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