Description
These No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Balls are a quick and delicious treat made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, nuts, and nut butter, sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, these bite-sized balls combine the classic flavor of chocolate chip cookies in a convenient, no-bake form.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts preferred)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
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
Instructions
- Process the dry ingredients: Pulse rolled oats and nuts in a food processor or blender until they are broken into small pieces, creating a coarse mixture that will form the base of the cookie balls.
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine the processed oats and nuts with nut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined and sticky enough to hold together.
- Form the balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Ensure they are compact to hold their shape.
- Chill: Place the cookie balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. This step helps them set and improves texture.
- Store: Keep the cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
Notes
- You can substitute nuts with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- Use mini chocolate chips to ensure even distribution and smaller bites of chocolate in each ball.
- For a vegan option, use pure maple syrup instead of honey.
- These cookie balls can be customized by adding shredded coconut, chia seeds, or dried fruit.
