A sweet treat or snack that is vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free (depending on the chocolate chips you use). These cookie dough dates can be dessert or a quick mid-afternoon pick-me-up on a busy day. They sneakily contain a dose of protein with the peanut butter and almond flour. This treat is super easy to make and is great for on-the-go or after dinner bites.
Meal Prep Friendly
These sweet bites only take five minutes to meal prep and they are easy to grab throughout the week. I store the cookie dough and dates separately and stuff two dates when I want them. These are a great supplement when you want something sweet after dinner but still on the healthier side. They’re also great to pack in a small tupperware or baggie and take on-the-go for after the gym, running errands, between classes, etc.
What Equipment Do I Need?
- Small Mixing Bowl & Spoon
- Cutting Board & Small Knife – To cut the dates when you’re ready to eat.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
Ingredients
- Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Super Fine Almond Flour
- Vanilla Extract
- Dairy Free/Gluten Free Chocolate Chips
- Medjool Dates
Substitutions
- Peanut Butter – Cashew or almond butter are also options.
- Maple Syrup – Honey, if you’re not vegan, or agave nectar would also work with this.
- Optional Add-Ins – Chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, cashew pieces, and pistachios.
Recipe
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dates
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp super fine gluten free almond flour
- 1/3 cup dairy free/gluten free chocolate chips
- 12 oz pitted medjool dates
Instructions
- Make the cookie dough by combining the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond flour in a small mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add the chocolate chips and fold them in.
- Slice open two pitted dates, add a tbsp of cookie dough to each, and enjoy!
- When not consuming, store cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge.
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