These raw vegan cookie dough bites with vanilla coconut butter frosting are about to become your new favorite dessert! The base is made from a mix of dates, oats, almond butter + maple syrup. Then, I added a simple 3-ingredient frosting that turns a simple treat into an extra special dessert. I got so many requests on Instagram to share this recipe, so I hope you enjoy it!
I came up with these raw cookie dough bites in a desperate attempt to satisfy my incurable sweet tooth.
On a normal weekday, I try to eat an even balance of sweet and savory meals. I’ve been trying my best to incorporate more leafy greens and whole fruits into my daily routine. But to be honest, I have such a big sweet tooth that I can’t go a day without dessert.
It’s been very important for me to not keep candy in the house. Any time I had processed snacks around, I simply couldn’t resist. I try my best to food prep a plant-based, wholesome dessert like these or my vegan chocolate chip cookie dough bites. That way, I never feel tempted to eat junk food.
I have to say, I love cookie dough more than anything. These taste similar to my almond butter rawnola but are a little sweeter thanks to a little maple syrup and a little richer thanks to a generous dose of almond butter. There’s nothing a cookie dough bite can’t solve!
Raw Vegan Cookie Dough Bites with Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients
For the cookie dough bites:
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the vanilla coconut butter frosting:
- 3/4 cup coconut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp water as needed
Instructions
For the cookie dough bites:
- Add oats to a food processor and process until they turn into a flour-like consistency.
- Add in dates, almond butter, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Process until a sticky ball of dough forms.
- Scoop into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
- Press cookie dough firmly down and place pan in the freezer.
For the vanilla frosting:
- In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients.
- Blend on high, adding a little bit of water at a time until smooth.
- Take pan out of the freezer and smooth frosting onto the top.
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour to set.
- Slice into bars and eat them!
2 Comments
This is the yummiest and easiest vegan frosting I have ever made. I’m gonna try it with your donut recipes too, yay!
Woohoo! That’s honestly the sweetest compliment and I’m SO happy you love this frosting 🙂 It would go great with the donuts too!