Who doesn’t love cookie dough? My favorite part of baking is sneaking bites of the dough. My favorite cookies are crispy on the outside but gooey and chewy on the inside. If you’re in the NYC area you HAVE to go to Levain bakery. It was literally the best cookie of my life. Chocolate chip walnut. Insane.
However, the summer heat has totally killed any desire to turn on the oven. Not to mention, I haven’t had the chance to buy any baking supplies since moving to my new apartment. Every time I have a craving to bake I’m too lazy to buy anything.
Plus, I like to have a nutritious alternative for my (pretty regular) cookie dough cravings. These little bites are inspired by my favorite snack: larabars. Simple wholesome ingredients, fiber, healthy fats and no refined sugar.
These little guys are great for in between meals when you’re looking for a little something to take the edge of the hunger or as an after dinner snack. I store them in the freezer, but they still stay soft enough to eat. When you use nuts and dates as a base you can customize your energy bites for whatever mood you’re in. I love almonds, but cashews have a great texture and cookie dough taste. I used sunflower seeds to give a salty crunch and cinnamon for a flavorful boost.
No-Bake Snickerdoodle Bites
Makes 20 mini bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of slivered almonds
- 6 pitted medjool dates
- 1/2 cup of roasted sunflower seeds
- Small dish with cinnamon for rolling
Directions
- Place almonds, dates and sunflower seeds in food processor.
- Blend until dough forms. Aprox 3-5 mins.
- You may have to stop processor and scrape sides.
- Roll dough into small balls around a 1 inch in diameter. (dough may be very warm)
- Put cinnamon in a small dish and coat lightly.
- Chill in the freezer for an hour before eating.
- Store in a sealed container in the freezer.
Other ideas:
You an add chocolate chips, coconut shavings, other nuts/seeds in place of sunflower seeds or oats.
Question Time:
- What’s your favorite kind of cookie?
- Do you like them chewy or soft?
Love larabars, love snickerdoodles, love bites of all kind–these look deeeeelicious! Pinned!
Thanks! Cinnamon goes in pretty much everything I make 🙂
Georgie, this looks absolutely delicious and I’m a huge no bake fan- pinning, winning and grinning.
My favorite cookie is chocolate chip followed very closely by snickerdoodles! Soft cookies are the best! Can’t wait to try these bites!
Seriously nothing better than a gooey snickerdoodle (often accompanied by latte) – thanks for stopping by 🙂
This looks really good! And easy too. I may have to try this when I get the kids down for a nap.
Thanks! They’re super simple so perfect for a nap time snack time