MY TINY TREAT - SMALL BATCH HEALTHY RECIPES

Healthier Cookie Dough Bites (No Baking Required!)

If your kids are anything like mine, cookie dough is the real prize — not the baked cookie. This healthier take on classic cookie dough gives you all the creamy, cozy flavor without raw flour or refined sugar, and it comes together in one bowl in minutes.

12/15/20252 min read

It’s perfect for small hands, quick treats, and even a little creative play in the kitchen. This batch makes just enough to roll into four mini dough balls, which also happen to be the perfect size for making two adorable cookie-dough snowmen (assembly coming soon on YouTube and Instagram!).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • No raw eggs or raw flour

  • Naturally sweetened

  • Small batch (no leftovers calling your name at midnight 😉)

  • Ready in under 5 minutes

  • Great base for decorating, rolling, or shaping

Ingredients

  • ½ cup almond flour

  • ¼ cup nut butter (peanut butter works great)

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.

  2. Mix until smooth and fully combined.

Important tip:
Make sure your maple syrup is at room temperature. If it’s too cold, it can cause the melted coconut oil to solidify and form little white pebbles in the dough. Still totally edible — just not as smooth.

  1. Scoop and roll the dough into four balls, about 1½ inches each.

That’s it! No chilling, no baking, no mixer required.

How to Use These Cookie Dough Bites

  • Enjoy as-is for a quick treat

  • Pack one into a lunchbox

  • Roll into fun shapes

  • Stack two balls to make tiny cookie dough snowmen for a festive snack or activity

A Note for Parents

This recipe is rich, filling, and made with simple ingredients, making it a great sometimes treat for kids. Because it’s small-batch, it encourages balance, variety, and zero food waste — something I always aim for in my kitchen.

And don’t forget to follow along on YouTube and Instagram for the snowman assembly and more cozy kitchen ideas!

Nutrition Estimates (Per Cookie Dough Ball)

(Makes 4 balls total — estimates may vary by brands used)

Per 1 dough ball (~1.5 inch):

  • Calories: ~115 kcal

  • Fat: ~9 g

  • Carbohydrates: ~5 g

  • Fiber: ~1.5 g

  • Protein: ~4 g

  • Added sugar: very low (from ¼ tbsp maple syrup per ball)

For Young Kids (ages 2–6)

  • One ball provides healthy fats for brain development

  • Almond flour + nut butter add protein and fiber

  • Naturally sweetened and portion-controlled

  • Best enjoyed as a snack or dessert, not a meal replacement

Because this is a small batch with balanced fats and protein, it’s a great option when kids ask for a treat — without the sugar spike of traditional cookie dough.

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