Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

This is a healthier recipe that I adapted slightly from The Nourishing Home.  I made these for my boys and they loved them so much they begged for them.  I kept them in the fridge and let the boys have them for snacks.  I made them with almond butter, but will try them with less expensive peanut butter next time.  I made 13 cookie dough bites from one batch.  

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Ingredients:  

• 1/2 cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
• 1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup, plus 1 tbsp coconut flour
• 3 tbsp ground golden flax seed*
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips or carob chips

*I have whole flax seeds that I bought in the bulk bins at the health food store so I put some in the food processor and ground them.

1. In a large bowl or mixer, mix together the raw almond butter, honey and vanilla until creamy and well blended.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut flour, ground flax seed and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well to combine.
3. Use your hands to knead the dough to thoroughly combine. If it's too wet, add a bit more coconut flour. If the dough is too dry and doesn't hold together well, knead in one teaspoon of water. Fold in the chocolate chips or carob chips.  (I did all of this step in the mixer and it worked fine.)
4. Then, scoop out tablespoon-size portions and roll into one-inch balls using your hands to create a bite-sized treat.  Separate balls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and freeze until firm.  Then transfer to an airtight container to refrigerate.  Store in the refrigerator or freezer.