No Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookie Bites! Gluten Free and Dairy Free No bake cookie bites that make for the perfect healthy dessert or snack alternative. Kid friendly, allergy friendly, refreshing, delicious, and simple to make!
It’s NO BAKE BITES (aka Healthy bites) DAY! And this time month I’m all about staying cool with gluten free and dairy free mint chocolate chip Oreo cookie bites. Yep. It’s the healthyish (or rather, allergy friendly) way to have your Oreo cookie fixation and mint chocolate chip ice cream flavors combined into one.
Plus smashing gluten free Oreos into crumbles is therapeutic. I’ll get to that in a minute, but first…. The story.
And I do hope you don’t mind more Healthy Bite stories and monthly recipes/giveaways. Cause they make me happy and my local clients LOVE being guinea pigs for new flavors. I mean, who doesn’t like no bake bites that taste like cookies?? Minus the whole raw egg salmonella thing. Whoops off topic here.
So, as many of you know, Healthy Bites were first created as FUEL for my husband (and myself) during seasons of hard training. You can read more about our story on my healthy bites page. The summer month’s were typically the hardest training season for him due to the HEAT! it was so depleting. Getting enough calories in him to recover or stay energized was hard. You know when you run outside in the heat and you come back feeling blah and not hungry to refuel? Yes, that feeling. But then you know you need some sort of food so you eat the best thing that comes to mind. And I mean ANYTHING!
Okay, here’s where I confess my poor nutrition specialist/sherpa wife skills.
When James would come back from a long ride in 100+F summer weather, I would have gluten free (Midel or Kinnitoos) chocolate sandwich “Oreo” Cookies waiting for him and a Mint Chocolate Shake or Some sort of dairy free Chocolate smoothie . It was pretty much the only thing he’d eat. He’d dunk the cookies in the milk and feel better instantly. Yes, I fed my husband cookies and milk as a recovery snack. But it helped and you totally should hear me out!
You see, simple sugars (like real sugar) is Easy to digest and quick converted to glycogen. This glycogen (plus a little bit of protein) can help your refuel your muscles and help you recover faster post workout. And it does depend on the type of workout. The more intense or longer duration, you probably will need to refuel within a certain post exercise timing window. You can read more in this post exercise anabolic window article.
What’s the point of all this simple sugar talk? Well, this. If cookies and milk are the only thing you can stomach after 5 hrs of riding or a long run in the heat, then BY GOD EAT THEM! Food is better than no food. In my opinion. But then again, each BODY works differently and we have to figure out what’s working best for us, right?
Luckily, we found a good nutrient timing system for us. And luckily, I revisited the whole cookies and milk scenario to share with YOU! A REVAMPED cookies and milk kind of no bake summer treat. Which can be used for post workout, snacks, dessert, etc. See.. ALL the WORLDS PROBLEMS are solved. Well, maybe just the ones in for healthy no bake dessert options. Right?
These no bake mint chocolate chip Oreo cookie bites are LIFE SAVERS though. Great for the kiddos who are playing in the pool all day or are at summer camps. You can give them cookies and feel good about it. Plus get bonus points as mom or dad. I’ve totally played the disguise the healthy cookie card with my nieces and nephews! And it totally works with these no bake cookie bites as well. WINNING!
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No Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookie Bites {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: P
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 26-28 1x
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No Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookie Bites {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
Ingredients
- 8 gluten free chocolate sandwich “oreo” cookies – See notes for vegan brands too!
- 1/4 c coconut flour
- 1/4 cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/4 chocolate chips (enjoy life gluten/dairy/soy/ nut free)
- 1/3 cup no stir nut butter (PB or Almond or Sunflower seed butter)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Grind up your or mash in ziplock bag your oreo cookies.
- Transfer into a mixing bowl.
- Add your coconut flour, cocoa, nut butter. Stir ingredients all together. • Add in your honey a little a time until a “cookie dough” batter is formed. Add extracts then mix again well with hands. •
- Roll into 1-1.5 inch balls and place on cookie tray or plastic ware with parchment paper underneath.
- Let them freeze for 20-30 minutes then transfer into a Ziploc bag.
- Dust with additional cookie crumbs or cocoa a
- keep in fridge or freezer for up to 6 weeks.
Notes
For gluten free/Dairy Free Oreos I used Midel chocolate or KinniToos sandwiches Which can be found on amazon on whole foods.
Glutino has a gluten free brand of oreo type cookies but it’s not dairy free.
Vegan/GF “oreos” – Kinnitoos
Dairy free/Gluten free “oreo” cookies – Midel
Nutrition Per Bite: Think of it as 4 = an Energy Bar
You can also take these no bake minty fresh Oreo cookie bites to a party or holiday pot luck. They actually stay together quite well despite the heat and are fabulous on top of ice cream… I mean. They healthy ice cream.
Or, if you are like me, you will make a HUGE batch of these bites and store them in the freezer ALL SUMMER. Because let’s face it, after running or bike or just frolicking (Yes, I said frolicking) outside in the Texas heat, cold no bake treats like these totally hit the spot.
Don’t have Oreos? No prob! We can make Carolyn’s low carb no bake chocolate chip cookie dough bites from ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT FOOD! What am I saying? Let’s just make both mint chocolate chip bites and the chocolate chip cookie dough bites. WINNING!
You should totally make them and try them yourself. I solemnly swear you will be hooked. In the best possible way!
So that’s my “story” and I’m stickin to it. 😉
If you had to choose –> Oreo cookie or mint chocolate chip?
No bake cookie bites, do you eat them more in summer?
Cheers!
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jill conyers says
June 22, 2016 at 5:05 AMMore kitchen brilliance. How did I not know there is a gluten free Oreo? Life is good.
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 7:31 AMit’s a life changer! haha, for sure!
Liz S. says
June 22, 2016 at 5:14 AMIf I had to choose = Oreo cookie, hands down.
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 7:31 AMyes!! me too
Mollie K says
June 22, 2016 at 5:30 AMyum! mint oreo is one of my favorite combinations…the local ice cream place makes a homemade mint oreo and i LOVEEE it. These would be perfect mixed up in the ice cream!! Double the minty-oreo goodness 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 6:48 AMhomemade? Oh i am so coming to visit!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
June 22, 2016 at 5:40 AMI choose mint cookie–cookie’s n creme with mint ice cream. Edy’s makes it and it is sooooo good.
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 7:27 AMwell I need to find that! gluten free? I am praying! haha
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
June 22, 2016 at 6:28 AMYum! I had no idea there were gluten free, dairy free Oreo cookies out there! Guess it shows I’m just too busy making my own food.
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 6:38 AMand i’m sure you could make oreos and make these even beter! I was lazy. LOL! Plus… i didn’t want to bake –HOT!
Tara Treble in the Kitchen says
June 22, 2016 at 6:47 AMYay for healthy bites!! I love these little things!! Gosh, training for distance in the summer is rough. I remember the first time I ran 13 miles during the summer a while back the only thing that I wanted was CHOCOLATE!! Now, I know how to whip up a healthy smoothie, but I’ll be honest…that chocolate never tasted so good at the time 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 7:16 AMI know! Same here. No fruit, just something cold and chocolately! LOL!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
June 22, 2016 at 6:52 AMOh my gosh I haven’t had Oreo’s–not even the “healthy” kind–in SO long. These are perfect for when chocolate cravings strike! ….daily.
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 7:29 AMcome over! bring some almond milk and we can dunk! … the oreo bites that is. haha
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 22, 2016 at 7:05 AMOreos (double Stuf) were my mom’s FAVORITE!
I was never a bid oreo person….I’ll take mint chocolate chip anything anyway though 😉
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
June 22, 2016 at 8:55 AMNope, sorry, not choosing. I want crushed Oreos over mint chocolate chip ice cream 😉 Or I just want these! What a perfect snack.
And “food is better than no food” <– YES. That's all 🙂
Blair says
June 22, 2016 at 9:31 AMLove it! Oreos as healthy fuel! 🙂 My kids are thanking you right now…
Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says
June 22, 2016 at 9:44 AMI don’t even like oreos but these look magical!
GiGi Eats says
June 22, 2016 at 9:44 AMIf I made these for Mr. Picky Face…. OH MAN, he would be my slave for days.
***Heads to the store to buy ingredients**** LOL
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 1:33 PMlucky balls! wink wink
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
June 22, 2016 at 10:21 AMHooray for Hump Day BALLS! Hahaha!
I really want these. Oreo for me, please. Thought I wouldn’t kick mint chocolate our of bed… I try not to discriminate with my balls.
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
June 22, 2016 at 11:10 AMI am a huuuge fan of Oreo cookies or the GF version of them AND food! Lindsay, I am a huuuuge fan of your bites and these are my favorite (I guess I say that every time?) but, you would too if you were in my tasting shoes! 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 1:33 PMDo you know how much i love you? <3 xxoo
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
June 22, 2016 at 1:39 PMOh I am ALL over these. Mint chocolate is my favorite flavor combo of all time!!
Jody - Fit at 58 says
June 22, 2016 at 1:51 PMI am not a mint choc chip person except for the Quest bar. 🙂 For you, though, I would try all of your goodies! 🙂
Cotter Crunch says
June 22, 2016 at 4:58 PMYou’re in luck!! Cause thats what these taste like!! Yay!! But maybe a little better. I’m bias
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says
June 22, 2016 at 3:15 PMI could totally go for one of these right now!! Craving sweets!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
June 22, 2016 at 5:46 PMChocolate mint is wonderful. One of my favorites. Great recipe. A must try!!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
June 22, 2016 at 6:08 PMmy boyfriends fuel of choice is oreo and milk too 🙂 simple sugar does definitely have a place – so glad you brought that up. im all about energy bites so this is on the list to make soon.
Julia Mueller says
June 22, 2016 at 6:09 PMI’m literally fantasizing about laying on the cool(er) wood floor feeding myself oreo bite after oreo bite…these are literally ALL I want right now! I know I shouldn’t complain given the fact TX has a solid 10 degrees on reno right now, but man oh man, the heat it kills! Loving these bites, ‘dear!
purelytwins says
June 22, 2016 at 10:13 PMNEED these stat!
Cotter Crunch says
June 23, 2016 at 6:59 AMon my way! xxoo
Katie Sommerfeldt says
June 23, 2016 at 7:28 AMWhere do I send the check to?! 😉
Cotter Crunch says
June 23, 2016 at 7:39 AMJust send yourself! Xxoo
Abby @BackatSquareZero says
June 23, 2016 at 1:43 PMI cannot wait for you to start selling bites and balls again. I will buy them. Hick, I’ll pay for a monthly subscription/preorder/whatever!!!
Cotter Crunch says
June 23, 2016 at 3:11 PMi’m still praying and working on it. PLEASE keep your eye out for an investor! <3
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
June 23, 2016 at 1:44 PMI love having snacks like this on hand for when hunger hits!
Cotter Crunch says
June 23, 2016 at 3:11 PMand when the oreo hunger hits! haha
Natasha @ Salt and Lavender says
June 23, 2016 at 1:57 PMI’ve never tried making no bake cookie bites… methinks this is the recipe to start with. They look so delicious!! Mint + Oreos are a great combo.
Cotter Crunch says
June 23, 2016 at 3:10 PMI think you’d love natasha! keep me posted on if you try it!
michele @ paleorunningmomma says
June 23, 2016 at 3:50 PMDefinitely want to try gf cookies like this although they might be gone before I get to try! Your snack bites always look way too good, I want a bite right off the screen!
Cotter Crunch says
June 23, 2016 at 7:03 PMnext mission –> paleo oreo! Or did you already make it? haha i bet you did
Cotter Crunch says
June 23, 2016 at 8:07 PMp.s i can’t comment on your site much. It freezes up. So sad! sorry
Kristy from Southern In Law says
June 23, 2016 at 7:56 PMMint chocolate is one of my faveeeeeee flavour combinations.
When I could eat ice cream for an ice cream shop (coeliac disease makes icecream shops pretty much a no go zone thanks to cross contamination) it was always a battle between cookies and cream or mint chocolate chip – so usually I’d settle on a scopp of each, haha!
Kaci Cheeseman says
June 23, 2016 at 8:30 PM*Drools* I need to make these… Also, to frolic!
Cotter Crunch says
June 23, 2016 at 9:13 PMLol! Meant frolicking. Gosh I need to spell check more. Sugar high haha
Cassie says
June 24, 2016 at 7:58 PMMint chocolate chip for sure, but I do love a good cookies n’ creme flavor (ex: protein powder, Quest bars, etc.)! This is a genius way to get your hubby to eat something post-workout! I wonder if it will work on my picky little sister too!
Cotter Crunch says
June 24, 2016 at 9:44 PMOMG you will love then!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
June 25, 2016 at 4:49 PMI honestly couldn’t imagine riding in 100+ heat, but I can totally see cookies and milk being a perfect recovery snack. I’m kind of obsessed with these Bites. You can never go wrong with Oreos!!
Hilary says
June 29, 2016 at 4:31 PMThese look amazing! I have been wanting some oreos and these just take it up a notch!
Cotter Crunch says
June 30, 2016 at 9:42 PMyes! you’ll love hilary! keep me posted
CakenGifts.in says
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