No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Peanut-Free}

For 12 Bites, No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Peanut-Free} keeps the list centered on unsalted cashews, old-fashioned rolled oats and salt. Set aside about 15 minutes.

• Yield 12 Bites
• Ready in 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted cashews
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use gluten-free oats, if needed)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (use dairy-free chocolate chips, if needed)

Instructions

1. In a food processor, add the cashews, oats, salt and cinnamon and process until the mixture is finely ground (but don't overprocess until it becomes a paste!).
2. Add the maple syrup and vanilla, and process until the dough forms a cohesive ball; this might take longer than you think. It should do more than just "come together," the dough should stick together in one large mass.
3. Remove the blade from the food processor and add the chocolate chips, kneading them in with your hands.
4. Scoop out tablespoon-size portions of dough and roll into balls with your hands. Refrigerate to firm up a bit or eat immediately.

Let the center settle before you cut it, or the slices will slump.