By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023
These paleo chocolate chip cookie dough bites are dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and egg-free.
If you don't need to eat Paleo, try this Gluten Free Cookie Dough recipe.
They are smooth, creamy, and add just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy any craving. You are going to love this easy gluten free cookie dough recipe.
You can never have enough edible cookie dough! For a keto version, you'll want to make this Keto Cookie Dough.
Paleo Cookie Dough
You guys are not going to believe how amazing these Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites are!
These paleo cookie dough bites are so easy to make and they taste like regular gluten free cookie dough. This flourless cookie dough not only is amazingly delicious, it's healthy as well.
You can freeze these flourless cookie dough bites if you don't want to eat them all at once. You can eat them as is, or dip them in dark chocolate for an extra special treat.
Use cocoa nibbs, or dark chocolate to make them Paleo!
I've listed some information below on how to make these paleo chocolate chip cookie dough bites. Also, I have a video for those of you that are visual like me.
This recipe for gluten free cookie dough is super simple to make and it only uses minimal ingredients.
How to make paleo cookie dough
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the coconut oil, dairy-free milk, and maple syrup.
- Add the almond flour.
- Stir just until ingredients are combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes or until firm.
- Once chilled, roll dough into teaspoon size balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above. They are to show you have to make paleo cookie dough and they are for illustration purposes only. Please see the printable recipe card below.
What other oil can I use in paleo cookie dough bites
Coconut oil works best in this gluten free cookie dough since it solidifies nicely. If you can't have coconut, you can use avocado oil.
While avocado oil doesn't solidify easily it does have a mild flavor that works well with the rest of the ingredients. Start with 3 tablespoons of oil and add in the 4th if needed.
Working with Almond Flour
One thing to note about using almond flour in this almond flour cookie dough recipe is that it is NOT a 1-to-1 for gluten-free flour.
It has a lot more protein and fat, and less starch, so it reacts differently in recipes.
It's best stored in the refrigerator or freezer if you're not going to use it up in a week or two.
Always bring Almond meal or flour to room temperature before baking with it. If you use it cold, it'll absorb more of the liquid and your batter will be thicker than it should be.
And remember, because it's made from almonds, it can go rancid, so keep track of when you opened the bag.
Almond Flour Cookie Dough
This is one of the best almond flour cookie dough recipes. It's sweet without being too sweet and it curbs any cravings you might have for gluten free cookie dough.
If you're looking for a nut-free version that is also spreadable, you're going to LOVE this Gluten Free Edible Cookie Dough from Fearless Dining. These Healthy Peanut Butter Balls are also simple to make and delicious.
Stop back by and let me know what you thought. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.
Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
These paleo chocolate chip cookie dough bites are dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and egg-free.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 tablespoons dairy-free milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 cups find ground almond flour
- ½ cup gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the coconut oil, dairy-free milk, and maple syrup.
- Stir in the almond flour, just until ingredients are combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes or until firm.
- Once chilled, roll dough into teaspoon size balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1 cookie dough biteAmount Per Serving: Calories: 114Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
These are going to be gone in MINUTES when I make these. So delicious dear! Thanks for sharing!
chrystal
Thank you! They are dangerous to make. Sooo smooth and creamy, like real cookie dough!
Chrystal
PattiCakes
Lol! I'm the same way...I make the dough and leave it to my baker helping hands
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
My husband would love these, chocolate chip cookies are his fav and not having to bake them is MY fav HA!
chrystal
Haha, love that!
Chrystal
Brianna @Flippin' Delicious
I LOVE all your cookie dough bites. I need to keep some on hand at all times for that healthier sweet treat to satisfy my cravings (so that I don't bake and eat an entire cake.)
chrystal
Thank you Brianna. I keep them on hand for the same reason 😉 I love cake... a little too much.
Best,
Chrystal
Anne
I didn't have honey so I used maple syrup; add 1/2 of the quantity you used. I think honey would be beter though
chrystal
Honey is a great alternative for maple syrup. Thank you for sharing!
Best,
Chrystal
mabel
Hi, I'm allergic to almonds, would whole wheat or oat flour work as a substitute? I can't wait to make these!
chrystal
Hello Mabel,
I haven't tried it with oat flour, but it might work. What I usually recommend as a substitute is pecan flour or hazelnut flour.
Best,
Chrystal
Amy
I have two questions,
About how many calories do you suppose these would be? And would you be able to cook these?
chrystal
Hi Amy,
The calories depend on the size of each cookie dough bite and the exact ingredients you use. These are meant to be eaten raw, with no eggs - I would not cook them.
Best,
Chrystal
Allison
Has anyone ever had any issues with the dough setting? I made this exact (except I used whole wheat flour instead of almond flour), and my dough is remaining more powdery and not able to form into balls. Would the wheat flour make a difference?
chrystal
Hi Allison,
This recipe calls specifically for almond flour due to the natural oils in it, the texture, and the way it helps bring the dough together. Wheat flour will not work in this recipe.
Best,
Chrystal
Lisa
These are made with amond 'flour' for a reason...it doesn't need to be baked. Wheat flour is not a good substitute because it needs to be cooked in some waya. You can subsitute oat flour, but let it sit a bit longer for the oat to absorb the moisture. You'll also need to adjust the almond milk in the recipe though.
Amy
I also had an epic fail. The coconut oil & milk doesn't hold after being in fridge. Maybe make balls first then refrigerate?
chrystal
What kind of almond flour did you use? The coconut oil will congeal in the fridge, and there's only 3 tablespoons of milk. They may not hold if: You don't use the exact ingredients, or the almond flour absorbed it (depends on the brand you used). Let them come to room temperature and then roll into balls before placing them back in the refrigerator.
Allisons dough didn't' hold because she used wheat flour. This recipe calls for Almond flour. Very different properties.
Hope that helps,
Chrystal
Kathy
Just made these! They are in the fridge now but I did do a sneak taste. Yumm-Oh-My!! I did sub some sugar free maple syrup, which I wasn't sure if that'd work, but it was what I had.
Thank you for this super easy, super yummy treat!!
chrystal
So glad you tried them and liked them! Most of the time not all the dough makes it into the fridge at my house 😉 I like to freeze some of the cookie dough bites, or make smaller ones to put in yogurt or ice cream.
Enjoy,
Chrystal
Kristina
Sugar free maple syrup?!? As a Vermonter, I'm assuming that would just be water?
chrystal
Haha. That gave me a chuckle. I don't think of pure maple syrup as a refined sugar 🙂 You are welcome to use honey, if that works for you.
Best,
Chrystal
Rachel
These look incredible!! Do you think coconut flour would work okay?
chrystal
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for the compliment. I haven't tried them with coconut flour. If you try it please let me know how they turned out and I'll add a note to the post.
Best,
Chrystal
Deanna
What can you use if you have a coconut allergy?
chrystal
Hi Deanna,
You can use avocado oil (it's mild in taste). Start with 3 tablespoons since it's in liquid form. If the dough is dry still, add in the 4th tablespoon. Just note the flavor will be slightly different.
Best,
Chrystal
Kit
Do these have a strong coconut flavor? Sometimes coconut oil can be overpowering.
chrystal
They has a slight coconut flavor. It's not overpowering. If you use refined coconut oil, it will be very mild.
Best,
Chrystal
Anlei
Is there a conversion I could use for all-purpose flour? If not that's totally fine!!
chrystal
No, sorry.