Pinterest is a wonderful place full of wonderful ideas and TONS of delicious-looking recipes that I can’t eat…BUT those recipes offer plenty of inspiration to make something similar that I CAN eat. A while back a saw a recipe for chocolate dipped cookie dough bites and thought, why couldn’t we make a paleo version of this?
I started with my Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe and tweaked it a bit to make this recipe. I hope you enjoy it! I will warn you, if you like these as much as I did…they are DANGEROUS to have in the house!! Yikes! I do think it will be a fun addition to a holiday dessert platter!
Chocolate Covered Cookie Dough Bites (Grain-free)
Ingredients:
1 cup almond butter
1/4 cup honey
2/3 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
(optional) 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
dark chocolate chips for melting (about a cup)
1 tsp. coconut oil
Directions:
1. Combine almond butter, honey, coconut, salt, vanilla and 1/3 cup chocolate chips (if using) in a bowl and mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
2. Put bowl in fridge until dough is easier to roll into balls. (This time will totally vary depending on how runny your almond butter is. If after an hour or two the dough is still way too sticky to roll into a ball, try adding a bit more coconut.)
3. Roll dough into 1″ – 1 1/2″ balls. Place on wax paper lined plate. After rolling all the dough into balls, place plate in freezer.
4. Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double-boiler over low heat.
5. Dip frozen (or partially frozen) balls into chocolate and place again on wax paper lined plate. Return plate to fridge or freezer for chocolate to harden.
6. Enjoy!!
*Store in fridge or freezer as the melted dark chocolate seems to melt on your fingers quite quickly. My preference is the texture out of the fridge, but others might prefer frozen!
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Rebecca Smith
Jun 24, 2015 -
I used less nut butter and honey and added some pureed dates instead. Oh my goodness, they came out so yummy! Thanks for the terrific recipe!!
Lauren
Feb 7, 2015 -
Would these work with maple syrup or brown rice syrup instead of honey?
Jennifer
Feb 7, 2015 -
Yes I believe it would! It might be a bit harder to roll into balls but you could freeze for a few minutes if that is a problem.
Sue Shaw
Oct 1, 2014 -
These are WONDERFUL! I have always had them in the fridge since seeing the recipe this summer. Keep up the good work with your recipes!
Sue
Sep 13, 2014 -
These are WONDERFUL! I always have them in the refrigerator for a bit of something sweet after dinner every night…if I can stop at a “bit.” Thank you for the recipe!!
Jordan Sward
Jun 20, 2014 -
I NEED to make these. Like …. yesterday.
Angela Parker
Feb 6, 2014 -
These look so yummy! I can’t wait to try them!
Samantha
Feb 5, 2014 -
I am so excited! My son is going to love these! Just the recipe I needed to prepare for his school party- he won’t miss the candy quite as much now!
Stephanie
Jan 29, 2014 -
Made these for my kids today using peanut butter, omitted the coconut as they don’t like it. They LOVED them, thanks for a yummy after school treat.
Tiffany
Jul 10, 2013 -
These are absolutely delicious!! I made them for the first time last night and oh my goodness are they addicting 🙂
Jill
Mar 29, 2013 -
These are tasty! Thank you! We used peanut butter and the kids love them. I might try sun butter too so the kids can take them to school, as it is a peanut free zone. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Manal
Mar 25, 2013 -
Hi!
Quick question, do the chocolate chips contain processed sugar?
I am off gluten and sugar but am OK with honey/stevia.. And could use some treats once in a while.
Thanks! 🙂
Jennifer
Mar 25, 2013 -
Yes–they do. You could make the cookie dough without the chocolate chips and then skip dipping them–they will still be yummy!
Holly
Apr 27, 2014 -
You can make your own chocolate chips. I have used this recipe and it works well. You just need to refrigerate or freeze them, as they melt at room temperature. I don’t use a mold, just spread the chocolate mixture flat on wax paper, put in the freezer and cut into small chunks once it is cold.
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/01/15/three-ingredient-chocolate-bars-1/
Abigail F
Feb 3, 2013 -
“DANGEROUS” indeed. I make a couple batches per week and they are scarfed up before I can even get the chocolate coating on! SO yummy!!!
Kristen
Jan 11, 2013 -
What can I substitute for the coconut?
Jennifer
Jan 12, 2013 -
More almond flour or chopped nuts.
Beth
Jan 10, 2013 -
Looks good! Can’t wait to make and try!
Kelli
Jan 10, 2013 -
I can’t do the coconut consistency. Any recommendations as a substitute?
Jennifer
Jan 12, 2013 -
Almond flour or chopped nuts
Deb Primerano
Jan 10, 2013 -
Great recipes!!!
Theresa
Dec 23, 2012 -
Just had to say it makes me laugh that Brett’s pic showed up by my comment(s). Haha! Well, he likes the treat too.
Theresa
Dec 23, 2012 -
The kids and I made these today. First time we ever made almond butter too (why it took so long to do that I’ll never know!). They are SOOO tasty!! Thanks! Now there is a treat I can eat at the Christmas gathering. 🙂 Since my health issue means cutting basically ALL sugar, I had to eliminate the honey (used some xylitol and stevia) and use only 1/4 c of chic chips total with more coconut oil and cocoa powder for coating, but it worked out great anyways. Awesome recipe!
Jennifer S
Dec 23, 2012 -
I loved this recipe! I have a nut allergy and substituted sun butter, it turned out fabulous!!
Kelly Kaiser
Nov 25, 2012 -
I have a sensitivity to almonds. Do you think this would work with peanut butter?
Jennifer
Nov 26, 2012 -
I would think so…
Heather
Nov 17, 2012 -
Love almond butter and chocolate!
Rachel M
Nov 16, 2012 -
This. Is. Amazing.