These Vegan Cookie Dough Balls are almond flour edible cookie dough bites made with 5 simple ingredients. It’s a healthy vegan snack rich in protein and fiber.
I love making raw vegan desserts because they are healthy, simple, and quick to make. My favorite no-bake desserts are No-Bake Almond Butter Cookies, No-Bake Brownies, Chocolate Truffles, and Healthy Cake Pops.
What Are Cookie Dough Balls?
We all crave sweet cookie dough at some point. Good news, these energy bites are not only delicious but also a good afternoon snack or post-workout refuel!
In fact, these easy cookie dough balls contain all the healthy stuff you need to boost your energy and satisfy your hunger throughout the day.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need for these vegan cookie dough bites are:
- Peanut Butter – It’s essential to use fresh natural peanut butter with no sugar added and no oil added.
- Maple Syrup – Use classic maple syrup or any liquid sweetener of your choice, like agave syrup, brown rice syrup (lower GI), or coconut syrup.
- Almond Flour – Almond flour is considered safe to eat raw.
- Coconut Flour – Coconut Flour adds a lovely crumbly cookie dough texture. I recommend adding coconut flour gradually 1 tablespoon at a time, up to 2 tablespoons. I love to add 2 tablespoons, but if you prefer the dough smoother, only add 1 tablespoon.
- Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips – there are plenty of vegan chocolate chip brands. Check the ingredient list to make sure yours contains only plant-based ingredients or at least 70% dark chocolate. It’s usually dairy-free!
How To Make Vegan Cookie Dough Balls
There’s nothing easier than making almond flour edible cookie dough balls.
You can make them in four easy steps.
- In a small mixing bowl, blend fresh and oily creamy peanut butter with maple syrup until a creamy paste is achieved. Note: Ensure the peanut butter is fresh and oily to prevent the balls from becoming overly dry.
- Add almond flour, coconut flour, and vegan chocolate chips to the mixture. Initially, use a spoon to combine the ingredients, then transition to using your hands to squeeze and knead the batter for approximately 30 seconds, forming a large, soft, and shiny dough ball. The coconut flour fiber will absorb the liquid, causing the dough to dry out.
Tip: Be mindful of the consistency; the dough should be soft and pliable during the shaping process.
- Divide the dough into 16 small cookie dough balls. Roll each ball between your palms to create evenly round shapes.
- For storage, keep the cookie dough balls at room temperature in a box for up to 3 days. Alternatively, if you reside in a warm climate or wish to extend their shelf life, refrigerate them in an airtight box for up to 2 weeks. Note that the balls may become harder and drier in the fridge but will retain their deliciousness.
Tip: Allow the refrigerated cookie dough balls to return to room temperature for a few minutes before consuming for a softer texture.
Storage Instructions
These raw balls store very well in the pantry in a cookie jar for up to 5 days. However, if it’s hot where you live, I recommend placing the balls in an airtight container in the fridge.
They harden in the fridge, but they will store for up to 2 weeks! You can also freeze raw snacks and defrost 1 hour before or eat them frozen!
Frequently Asked Questions
Swap 1 tablespoon of coconut flour for 3-4 tablespoons of oat flour or almond flour.
Whole wheat flour is not safe to eat raw, try sunflower seed flour, sesame flour instead
Absolutely!
One reasonable serving of 2 balls will bring you.
– Only 210 kcal
– Healthy monounsaturated fats from nuts.
– Plant-based protein – 2 balls get you 6 grams of protein, which is very fulfilling.
– Fiber – 2.4 grams of fiber to keep you full and good for your gut health.
– No refined sugar
More Raw Snack Recipes
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Vegan Cookie Dough Balls
Ingredients
- ½ cup Peanut Butter (Unsalted) - Note 1
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup - Note 2
- ½ cup Almond Flour - Note 3
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Flour - start with 1 tbsp and adjust to taste
- ⅓ cup Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter (make sure it is fresh and oily, or the balls will be very dry!) and maple syrup until it forms a creamy paste.
- Stir in almond flour, coconut flour, and vegan chocolate chips. Use the spoon at first, then use your hands to squeeze, and knead the batter for 30 seconds and form a large dough ball. The dough is very soft, shiny, and dries out as the coconut flour fiber absorbs the liquid.
- Divide the dough into 16 small cookie dough balls. Roll the balls between the palms of your hands to shape lovely round balls.
- Store at room temperature in a box for up to 3 days, or if it is hot where you live (or want to store these longer), place them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight box. The balls get harder and dryer in the fridge but still delicious.
I don’t tolerate coconut. Do you have a suggestion for a substitution for the coconut flour?
I didn’t try something else yet, but usually, I have great success swapping 1 tablespoon coconut flour for 3-4 tablespoons oat flour or almond flour.
These are delicious! I’ve made them several times in the last few weeks, and they’ve been a hit! Thank you for sharing the recipe! 🙂
They were a hit! Making another batch today! Thanks for the recipe!
These are the GREATEST.
I live in Europe so used different measurements roughly adjusted to:
125 grams of almond flour
125 grams of peanut butter
60 grams of maple syrup
80 grams of chocolate
and then the two spoons of coconut flour.
They taste absolutely amazing! I made them for my kids, and they love them. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.
My daughter is allergic to tree nuts (not coconut). Can I swap almond flour with whole wheat?
Whole wheat flour is not safe to eat raw, try sunflower seed flour, sesame flour instead of almond, use same amount. You can make your own by grinding the sunflower/sesame seed until a thin powder
Can these be made with almond butter in place of the peanut butter?
Absolutely yes
Even my daughter, who doesn’t like peanut butter, is a huge fan of this recipe! Thanks for being so creative!
Hi, I must have done something wrong because my batch only made 8 balls. I used cashew butter, almond flour (from whole almonds not blanched) & I didn’t have coconut flour so I had to sub for GF baking flour. I used the exact measurements as you however the batter was so sticky & was not forming into a large ball. I had to keep my hands oiled to form the balls. Please help :-/
You can’t replace coconut flour by same amount all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour. In fact, coconut flour contains 4 times more fiber than these flour so it’s four times more liquid absorbent. It means that usually you need 4 times more flour to replace coconut flour, but again it won’t taste the same.
Thanks for replying! I appreciate it
I just had to comment and thank you so much for this recipe! I have made them many times and each time they taste great. Love the website.
I felt it needed a little more flavor. Would vanilla change the vegan title or the macros?
Not at all, vanilla extract is vegan feel free to add 1 teaspoon for flavor. Enjoy!