Cookie Dough Bites (gluten-free, vegan, higher protein, nut-free)

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Cookie Dough Bites (gluten-free, vegan, higher protein, nut-free)

A few simple pantry ingredients come together to make these wholesome and delicious cookie dough bites! They're vegan, gluten-free, low in sugar, and contain 2 grams of protein per bite. Inspired by Cookie Dough Bites in Dude Diet by Serena Wolf.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 131kcal

Author Caitlin Self, MS, CNS, LDN

Ingredients

⅔ cup gluten-free rolled oats old fashioned
⅓ cup hemp hearts
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅔ cup unsalted almond butter or sunflower seed butter
¼ cup maple syrup or raw honey
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips a little under 2 ounces

Instructions

Add the rolled oats and hemp hearts to a food processor. Process until they form a coarse flour. Pour this mixture into a large bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of oats/hemp. Stir well with a fork or spatula until fully combined.
Using a small ice cream scoop (or spoon), scoop into 16-20 equal-sized pieces, then roll between your hands to smooth.

Notes

If you don't have a food processor, you can replace the rolled oats with instant oats for similar results.

I usually use Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate chips, but you can also take any chocolate chips or a bar of chocolate and chop them up or pulse them in the food processor.

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