Healthy Cookie Dough Truffles (No-Bake & Naturally Sweetened)
If you love sneaking a bite of cookie dough while baking cookies, you’re going to love these Healthy Cookie Dough Truffles! Made with simple ingredients like almond flour, nut butter, maple syrup, and chocolate chips, these little treats have all the delicious flavour of cookie dough without turning on the oven.
They’re naturally sweetened, easy to make, and dipped in a smooth chocolate coating for the perfect bite-sized treat. Keep a batch in the fridge or freezer for whenever your sweet tooth strikes!
If you know me, you know I LOVE chocolate chip cookie dough. So these are the perfect healthier treat to satisfy that cookie dough craving. I also have a very similar recipe, but it’s a cookie dough bark rather than a ball. I love both of these recipes, and if you love cookie dough like me, I know you will too!
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Cookie Dough Truffles
- No baking required: Simply mix, roll, chill, and dip in chocolate.
- Simple ingredients: Made with everyday pantry staples.
- Naturally sweetened: Maple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness.
- Perfect make-ahead treat: Store them in the fridge or freezer for an easy snack or dessert.
- Family-friendly: A fun little treat to make and enjoy together!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Almond flour: Creates the soft, cookie dough-like texture. Use finely ground blanched almond flour for the best results. Almond flour is known to be healthier than white processed flour and is totally safe to eat raw.
- Almond Butter: Adds creaminess and helps bind the dough.
- Coconut Oil: Adds moisture and helps bind the dough.
- Maple syrup: Naturally sweetens the cookie dough.
- Vanilla extract: Adds that classic cookie dough flavour.
- Salt: Amplifies the flavour. You can also add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top if you want that sweet and salty flavour.
- Mini chocolate chips: Give every bite a little chocolatey goodness.
- Dark Chocolate chips: Melted chocolate creates the delicious outer coating.
- Coconut oil: Helps thin the melted chocolate for easier dipping (optional).
How to Make Healthy Cookie Dough Truffles
- Make the cookie dough. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add chocolate chips. Fold in 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Roll into balls. Scoop the dough and roll into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill. Refrigerate the cookie dough balls until firm, about 20–30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate. Melt 3/4 cup of dark chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, if using, in the microwave in short intervals (about 30 seconds), stirring between each until smooth.
- Dip the truffles. Dip each chilled cookie dough ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Set and enjoy. Place the truffles back onto the parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate coating is firm, at least 20 minutes.
Tips for Making the Best Cookie Dough Truffles
- Adjust the consistency: If your dough feels too sticky, add a little more almond flour. If it’s too dry, add a small amount of nut butter or maple syrup.
- Chill before dipping: Cold cookie dough balls are much easier to coat in melted chocolate.
- Use a fork for dipping: This makes it easier to remove excess chocolate and achieve a smooth coating.
- Add a finishing touch: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt or a few extra mini chocolate chips before the chocolate sets.
Variations
- Peanut butter cookie dough: Use creamy peanut butter instead of almond butter.
- Chocolate drizzle: Skip the full chocolate coating and drizzle melted chocolate over the truffles instead.
How to Store Healthy Cookie Dough Truffles
Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying.
Absolutely! These are a great make-ahead treat. Prepare them a few days in advance and keep them refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.
Yes! Peanut butter works wonderfully in this recipe. Keep in mind that it will give the truffles a slightly stronger peanut butter flavour.
No. Coconut oil is optional, but it helps create a thinner, smoother chocolate coating that is easier to dip.
Yes! Store them in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
These Healthy Cookie Dough Truffles are proof that a little homemade treat can be both simple and delicious! With their soft cookie dough centres and chocolate coating, they’re perfect for satisfying a sweet craving, sharing with friends, or keeping tucked away in the fridge for a little afternoon treat.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and rating below.
Healthy Cookie Dough Truffles
These healthy cookie dough truffles are an easy no-bake treat made with almond flour, nut butter, maple syrup and chocolate.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup almond butter smooth
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips mini
Chocolate Coating
- ¾ cup chocolate chips dark
- 1 tsp coconut oil optional
- Flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
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Make the cookie dough. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup almond butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
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Add chocolate chips. Fold in 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed
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Roll into balls. Scoop the dough and roll into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Chill. Refrigerate the cookie dough balls until firm, about 20–30 minutes.
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Melt the chocolate. Melt 3/4 cup of dark chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, if using, in the microwave in short intervals (about 30 seconds), stirring between each until smooth. Using a glass 2-cup measuring cup works great for this.
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Dip the truffles. Dip each chilled cookie dough ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
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Set and enjoy. Place the truffles back onto the parchment paper and refrigerate until the chocolate coating is firm, atleast 20 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying.
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