Description
These No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Balls are a quick and easy treat made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, nuts, nut butter, and sweetened with pure maple syrup or honey. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, they are convenient to prepare and require no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts preferred)
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Process the dry ingredients: Pulse the rolled oats and nuts in a food processor or blender until they break down into small pieces, ensuring a good texture for the cookie balls.
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine the processed oats and nuts with the nut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Stir thoroughly until everything is well mixed.
- Form the balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch sized balls, ensuring they are compact so they hold their shape.
- Chill: Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray and refrigerate them until firm, which helps them set properly.
- Store: Store the cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for longer storage up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use your preferred nut butter: almond, peanut, or cashew all work well and add different flavors.
- For a vegan option, ensure your sweetener is maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can substitute nuts depending on availability, though pecans or walnuts provide the best taste and texture.
- Store the cookie balls chilled to keep their texture firm and fresh.
- These make a great portable snack and can be customized with additional mix-ins like shredded coconut or dried fruit.
