What's better than a bite of sweet, delicious peanut butter cookie dough? How about a whole batch of them? These vegan peanut butter cookie dough balls are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth if you love eating raw cookie dough. A delicious and easy recipe made with just a few simple ingredients, you can make these tasty treats in less than 20 minutes! These bite-sized treats will quickly become your new grab-and-go snack any time of day.
Why You'll Love This Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Recipe
Fast and Easy to Make – With just 6 ingredients and less than 20 minutes of prep time, these vegan peanut butter cookie dough balls are easy enough to make even with a busy schedule.
Deliciously Sweet – These vegan peanut butter bites taste delicious with their perfectly balanced combination of creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, nuts, and old-fashioned oats.
No Baking Required – Just scoop and roll the dough into balls, and you’re done! No need to heat up the oven or wait for them to bake.
Versatile Recipe – You can easily double or triple this recipe for larger batches or customize it with your favorite ingredients like oat flour, almond butter, vanilla extract, dried fruits, or vegan mini chocolate chips.
What Are Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites?
Peanut butter cookie dough bites are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. These bite-sized treats are typically made with peanut butter, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. They are typically no-bake and can be enjoyed as a quick and tasty snack on the go or as a dessert after dinner.
Equipment Needed
- Large Bowl
- Spoon for Stirring
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- Crunchy Peanut Butter– Provides the delicious peanut butter flavor and creamy texture
- Pure Maple Syrup- Acts as the binding agent while adding sweetness
- Salt- Enhances the flavor of all other ingredients
- Whole Wheat Flour- Thickens the dough and provides structure
- Peanuts- Offers additional flavor and crunchiness
-
Old-Fashioned Oats- Adds complexity to the flavor and extra crunch.
How To Make Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and all remaining ingredients until everything is thoroughly blended. Then, mold the dough into 48 bite-sized balls, and they are ready to enjoy immediately!
For a more sophisticated finishing touch when serving, roll the cookie dough bites in finely ground peanuts.
Note- For easier handling, refrigerate between snacking.
What to Serve With Vegan Cookie Dough Bites
These vegan cookie dough bites make a great snack on their own, but they can also be served alongside other snacks or desserts. Try partnering them with fresh fruits like grapes and bananas, creamy dairy-free yogurt parfaits, vegan ice cream sundaes, non-dairy milk chocolate fondue, or an assortment of your favorite cookies.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
If you don’t have all the ingredients on hand, there are plenty of great substitutions and additions for this recipe.
- To speed up prep time, use a small cookie scoop to help form the cookie dough instead of having to do them all by hand.
- For a healthier version, try replacing the pure maple syrup with agave nectar or your favorite liquid sweetener.
- You can also switch out the peanuts for your favorite types of nuts, such as almonds or cashews.
- Add vegan mini chocolate chips or dried fruits like cranberries and raisins for an extra indulgent treat,
- For an extra crunchy texture, substitute the old-fashioned oats for quick-cooking oats.
- You can also replace the peanut butter with your favorite nut or seed butter, like almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Swap out the whole wheat flour for almond flour, oat flour, coconut flour, or gluten-free flour if needed.
- Finally, be creative and add in your favorite flavors like cinnamon, vanilla extract, almond extract, or nutmeg for a delicious twist!
Can You Freeze Cookie Dough Bites?
Yes. These yummy peanut butter bites can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. To do this, simply form the cookie dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until solid, and then transfer the frozen cookie dough balls to an airtight container or zip-top bag. With its speedy thaw, cookie dough makes for a scrumptious snack with zero preparation. All you have to do is plop the dough on a plate or in a bowl and enjoy!
Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ball FAQs
Can I make this recipe without peanut butter?
Absolutely! You can substitute any seed or nut butter, such as almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Not necessarily. If you need the cookies to be gluten-free, use gluten-free flour instead of whole wheat flour.
Can you bake vegan peanut butter cookie dough?
Yes, you can bake the cookie dough balls. Simply preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
How long will vegan peanut butter cookie dough last?
The cookie dough should last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
📋 Recipe
Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ cups peanuts, and a little bit more for rolling the balls in
- ½ cups old fashioned oats
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix the peanut butter and the syrup.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Shape into balls and eat.
- If you'd like a little bit more of a refined look for serving - roll the balls into finely ground peanuts.
- For easier handling - store in the refrigerator between snacking.
Ginny McMeans
This is a little tricky since I have not done this Illeana but I think an even substitution with almond flour should work. This recipe is very forgiving. If it seems too dry I would add a little more peanut butter and maple syrup.
Grace Okubo
Can corn flour be used as a substitute for wheat flour?
Ginny McMeans
Yes Grace but use 1 1/2 cup corn flour instead of 2 cups whole wheat. See if the texture seems right and if it is too sticky add a little more until you are happy with it.
Bailey
Ha! I love this! Who can pass up cookie dough and peanut butter no less. It was fun to enjoy it during and after the process.