By: Dr. Melanie DeCunha, ND

So you want a delicious, healthy holiday treat but you’ve got tons of food restrictions. Whether you’re in the midst of an elimination diet or following the full AIP, these coconut cookie dough bites are just the treat for you! The best part is – if you don’t have tell anyone that they’re “healthy”! The richness of the coconut, combined with the sweetness of the carob chips make these bites equally decadent and guilt-free.

I know there’s a big debate about carob chips – some people love them, some people hate that they try to impersonate chocolate chips. My opinion? I can barely tell the difference! I recently bought carob chips for the first time and so far am really loving them. The richness, sweetness and texture make them so similar to chocolate chips, that it’s an easy swap for baking.

These AIP coconut cookie dough bites are also super quick to make, and as a bonus – they are no-bake! So grab a mixing bowl, put on a festive apron and prepare to be amazed!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Chill time: up to 30 minutes (depending on how much you soften the coconut manna & oil)

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp coconut manna (coconut butter)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 tbsp raw honey
• 2-4 tbsp carob chips (I’m kind of obsessed, so I went on the higher end)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• Pinch of sea salt

Directions:

• Soften coconut manna and coconut oil and mix well. Stir in coconut flour until well combined.
• Add honey, carob chips, cinnamon, cocoa powder and sea salt and stir to combine.
• Use the warmth of your hands to shape dough into balls.
• Set on a plate and refrigerate to chill.

Nutrition:

• Yields approximately 10 servings
• Calories per serving: 165kcal
• Fat: 12.8g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 1.8g