Published 7/14/2021 • Updated 6/14/2022
Cookie Dough Energy Bites FTW
There is nothing worse than being hungry mid-day with nothing to eat. This is why we love we love meal prepping healthy snacks so that we have easy, nutritious food to grab during the day. From baked egg cups to tuna salad to healthy energy balls, we have tons of healthy snacking options on Fit Foodie Finds. Today we are sharing a new energy bites recipe for a flavor that has been requested time and time again — classic cookie dough bites.
What is an energy bite?
An energy bite is another name for an energy ball. They are snack balls made with nutrient-dense ingredients such as oats, nut butter, seeds, etc.
Cookie Dough Bites Ingredients
These cookie dough energy bites require 7 total ingredients. You’ll notice that we aren’t using any refined sugar or added fat such as butter or oil. Egg-Free: raw cookie dough is the best. This recipe is made sans eggs so it’s safe to eat! Vegan: all ingredients used are plant-based. Kid-Friendly: the kids are going to go crazy for these healthy cookie dough bites.
Rolled oats: rolled oats get turned into oat flour, which is the base of your cookie dough bites.Medjool dates: dates not only add sweetness to this recipe, but also help the dough stick together.Cashew butter: cashew butter is the goldmine of flavors. It adds a buttery taste without adding actual butter.Maple syrup: maple is a warm sweetener and it’s plant-based.Vanilla extract: vanilla is another flavor that helps make these taste like cookie dough.Sea salt: salt brings all of these flavors together.Mini chocolate chips: cookie dough isn’t cookie dough without the chocolate.
Food Processors Matter
Making energy bites is rather simple and requires one important piece of equipment…a food processor! Make sure you are using a high-powered food processor that has sharp blades, sharp enough to pulverize dates and turn rolled oats into oat flour! Below are a few food processor suggestions in different prices ranges. Vegan Cookie Dough Bites
Cuisinart 8-Cup Food Processor – low priceKitchen Ninja System (the one we have!) – mid-rangeKitchenAid 14-Cup Food Processor – high-price
Can I use a blender instead?
While you technically can use a blender, we recommend using a food processor instead because the blade is longer.
How to Store Energy Bites
Store energy bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezer Directions
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