Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls

Oatmeal cookie dough balls are no-bake, vegan, gluten-free, and made with 7 healthy ingredients! They are sweet, chewy, and taste exactly like peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough. This quick and easy recipe is made in just 10 minutes. Enjoy these oatmeal energy balls for a midday snack, post-workout fuel, or as a healthy dessert!

Edible oatmeal cookie dough

Have you ever created cookie dough and only half made it to the oven? Yeah, me too. I would much rather dig my spoon straight into a bowl of cookie dough rather than bake it into cookies. There are a couple problems with this action, though. Firstly, we all know we aren’t supposed to consume raw dough. Second, it’s not all that great for us (but this only matter sometimes!).

What’s my solution, you ask? Oatmeal cookie dough balls. These bite-sized balls are edible, chewy, perfectly sweet, and ridiculously tasty. You’d never guess the recipe is made with healthy, vegan and gluten-free ingredients. If you’re a cookie dough lover, you will adore them! With 10 short minutes of your time, you’ll have a new go-to snack/nutritious dessert.

What ingredients are in oatmeal cookie dough balls?

This recipe is wholesome and healthy, although you’d never guess it by the taste. See the ingredients list below:

• Rolled oats
• Medjool dates
• Peanut butter
• Maple syrup
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla extract
• Mini chocolate chips

How to make oatmeal cookie dough balls

For the full recipe, scroll down to view the recipe card below.

First, add the rolled oats, pitted medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor. Process until a sticky, pinchable dough is formed.

Second, transfer the oatmeal cookie dough to a large bowl. Pour the mini chocolate chips over the dough. Use clean hands to fold the chocolate chips into the dough.

Then, use a cookie scoop (or tablespoon) to scoop the dough into 12 rounds. Roll the dough into evenly formed balls.

Last but not least, enjoy! You’ll definitely want more than just one; they are so addictive.

Tips for perfecting these oatmeal cookie dough bites

Check out my best tips for perfecting these oatmeal cookie dough balls!

• Use rolled oats instead of quick oats. In my opinion, they provide a nicer texture and flavor.
• Soft medjool dates are ideal for this recipe. If your dates are very dry and hard, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes. After, drain the water and pat the dates dry. Then, begin the recipe.
• Use any type of nut butter. I’m a major lover of all things peanut butter. Therefore, the choice was obvious for me. If you happen to love almond butter or cashew butter, go ahead and use those instead. Have a nut allergy? No worries; sunflower seed butter will work perfectly for you.
• Mini chocolate chips are preferable, but regular chocolate chips also work.
• To keep these oatmeal energy balls moist and chewy, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. I do not recommend refrigerating them; the balls will take on a drier texture once refrigerated.

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• Almond Butter Energy Balls
• Cinnamon Roll Energy Balls
• Peanut Butter Energy Balls
• Turtle Energy Balls
• Peanut Butter Protein Balls
• Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

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