Why You’ll Love These Cookie Dough Date Bites
- They taste like your favorite cookie dough but are healthy and made with better-for-you ingredients!
- Made in under 10 minutes with minimal prep – perfect for meal prep.
- Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and refined-sugar-free!
- Ideal for lunchbox treats, post-workout energy, or whenever you’re craving a little something sweet.
What Makes This Recipe Healthy?
- Medjool dates provide natural sweetness, fiber, and potassium without added sugar!
- Rolled oats and peanut butter add sustained energy through complex carbs, healthy fats, and protein.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free – yet taste like dessert!
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Nut-Free: Swap in unsweetened sunflower or tahini instead of peanut butter.
- Lower-Sugar: Use dark or sugar-free mini chocolate chips, or omit them entirely.
- Flavor Swaps: Stir in cinnamon, cocoa powder, or shredded coconut for added depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use almond flour instead of oats?
Yes! Almond flour—or any nut flour—works for a richer, low-carb version.
Will these hold together without rolling?
They’ll firm up in the fridge or freezer, but rolling helps ensure they stay bite-sized.
How long do they last?
Keep them refrigerated up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months for easy snacking!
5-Ingredient Healthy Cookie Dough Date Bites
Healthy 5-ingredient cookie dough date bites! They’re vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and totally delicious. Whip up a batch of these healthy snacks in just a few minutes!
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Servings: 12 bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (I recommend mini chocolate chips!)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to a food processor and pulse until a dough forms. All ingredients should be very finely chopped, and mixture will appear crumbly but should stick together when pressed between your fingers.
- Add in chocolate chips and give just 2 or 3 pulses to incorporate.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop mixture, then roll between your palms into balls. Place on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g