Cookie Dough Protein Bites 3 Ways {AIP, Keto, Vegan}
A quick and easy snack that also provides you fat and protein for energy. Free of dairy, gluten, grains and refined sugar, they are great for the entire family. Enjoy the original dough as-is, or try one of 3 suggested flavors.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Base
- 1/2 cup softened coconut butter , or nut/seed butter of choice
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean powder for AIP
- 1/4 cup Cassava or fine-ground almond flour
- 1/4 cup Collagen Peptides or vegan protein powder
- 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup dairy-free/allergy friendly chocolate chips if tolerated
Chocolate Cherry
- Cookie Dough Base plus
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened unsulfured dried cherries
- 1 1/2 tablespoons carob or cacao powder
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil adjust based on desired consistency
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Chocolate Mint
- Cookie Dough Base plus
- 3 tablespoons carob or cacao powder
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil adjust based on desired consistency
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract optional
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint optional
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut for rolling
Pumpkin Spice
- Cookie Dough Base plus
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened plain pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon Cassava or fine-ground almond flour
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice OR
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar + 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rolling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add coconut or nut butter, maple syrup or honey, coconut oil and vanilla. Mix together until completely combined.
- Add dry ingredients and stir again until combined. Dough will be thick and sticky, so I find smashing it together with the back of a spoon works best. Mix in chocolate chips or additional flavorings.
- Roll dough into bite sized balls, then roll in topping if desired. Transfer to a container or tray lined with parchment paper.
- Enjoy them at room temperature for a raw dough consistency, or serve them chilled for a firmer dough. We cool ours in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to get a more chewy consistency.
- Covered in an air-tight container, dough bites will keep in the refrigerator for one week, or up to a month in the freezer.
Notes
- If you don't have the specific ingredients on hand, feel free to make substitutions. Sub out different mix-ins, use a different butter, or a different extract.
- These bites also freeze well and will keep for a month or longer. Defrost in the refrigerator before enjoying.
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