Healthy Cookie Dough

This no-bake cookie dough recipe is very simple and nutritious. Composed of inexpensive, pantry-friendly ingredients you likely already have on hand, it requires no fancy equipment or cooking skills. I’ve designed it to be a guilt-free way to enjoy a sweet treat, substituting honey for sugar.

By making your own oat flour blend at home from standard oats, you control the ingredients and save money over pre-packaged options. Speaking of ingredients, feel free to adjust to taste – for example, salted nut butter can replace added salt.

Best of all, the ease of simply mixing together and portioning out dough balls means you can satisfy a craving without much fuss or cleanup. So whether eaten raw or baked, I hope you and your family will find both pleasure and nourishment in this naturally wholesome dessert.

Ingredients

• Oat Flour
• Nut Butter
• Walnuts
• Honey
• Coconut Oil
• Vanilla
• Salt
• Chocolate Chips

How To Make Healthy Cookie Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour and salt.
• In another bowl, mix the nut butter, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until well combined.
• After blending the dough ingredients together, it is important to let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. 
• Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
• Gently form the dough into evenly sized balls by hand. Alternatively, for an easy one-bowl meal, simply scoop the dough into bowls or shallow dishes without shaping it first if you plan to dig right in while it’s fresh. 

How To Store

For best storage and individual portion control, gently form the dough into evenly sized balls prior to refrigeration. Place the dough balls in an airtight container and keep them chilled in the refrigerator for up to a week to maintain freshness.

When you’re ready to enjoy one, simply remove a ball from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for several minutes. This brief counter time allows the dough to soften slightly for an optimally chewy texture.

For long-term storage and convenience, portion the dough into an airtight, freezer-safe container built for flat storage. With optimal freezing technique, this delicious dough can be perfectly preserved for enjoyment later. Simply seal and slide it into the coldest part of the freezer, where it will keep for half a year or longer.