Cookie Dough Energy Bites. These nutritious little energy bites taste a whole lot like cookie dough! This recipe was adapted from the Minimalist Kitchen cookbook! The major changes that I made were omitting the dried fruit, using peanut butter instead of almond butter, and swapping chia for hemp.

The perfect protein-packed snack or treat! These Cookie Dough Energy Bites are exactly what you need right now!! They cure that sweet tooth and are less expensive than pre-made energy bars. You can have Cookie Dough Energy Bites using 8 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Cookie Dough Energy Bites

It's 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats.
You need 1/2 cup of almond flour.
It's 1/2 cup of almond butter.
You need 2 tbsp. of ground flaxseeds.
It's 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract.
You need 1/4 tsp. of ground cinnamon.
You need Pinch of salt.
It's 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips.

Easy to make and gluten free. When I first had Parker, I (or my mom) made these energy bites weekly. These bites are that perfect snack to eat when you are pressed for time and you want something sweet. These No-Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Energy Bites require no baking and taste just like cookie dough.

Cookie Dough Energy Bites step by step

In a food processor, place all ingredients except for the dark chocolate chips. Process it all together until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed..
Pour the mixture out into a bowl and fold in the dark chocolate chips..
Roll the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in size. You may have to really squeeze the dough at first to pack it together, as it will be crumbly..
Refrigerate the balls for at least 20 minutes, to allow them to set..
Eat a couple whenever you need a pick-me-up snack. Keep them stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or so..

Loaded with fibre and protein from chickpeas, they make the perfect balanced snack on the go. Just mix your ingredients, roll into bites and your snack is ready! Use a cookie dough scoop to scoop the energy bite dough. Use your hands to roll each scoop of dough into a ball and then place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top of the bites and enjoy!