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10-minute chocolate cookie balls (+ video)

May 16, 2015 By Kathryn Doherty

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These 10-minute no-bake chocolate cookie balls use just 6 wholesome ingredients for an easy, tasty snack that’s also gluten-free and vegan!
These 10-minute no-bake chocolate cookie balls use just 6 wholesome ingredients for an easy, tasty snack that’s also gluten-free and vegan! #chocolate #cookieballs #energyballs #healthysnack #veganrecipes #glutenfreesnack

We are talking easy, healthy snacks today! Cause I’ve got some serious snackers in my house – myself included!

Sometimes we make our healthier no-bake cookie bars or no-bake chocolate chip cookie balls or creamy peanut butter yogurt dip for fruit and pretzels

And these super easy, 10-minute chocolate cookie balls make an awesome snack for kids and adults alike!

They are rich and chocolatey, dense and chewy and perfect for packing in a lunchbox or taking on the go.

M loves to ask for them for snack and help me make them because she knows she won’t have to wait long. She’s almost 4 and while I’ve got quite a few years on her, I’m not much more patient. 😳

She also knows she might get to sneak an extra scoop straight from the pan (just be careful it’s not too hot) so she’s happy to help – she’s no dummy 😉

Chocolate cookie balls overhead shot on colorful plate with bowl of strawberries beside

And all you need is 6 simple ingredients. You’ve probably got everything in your pantry already – I usually do.

Admittedly, that’s dangerous information there. They are almost too easy to make…

But with just real food ingredients and are naturally sweetened with maple syrup, so there’s really nothing to feel bad about.

In fact, I’ve been known to sneak one for breakfast. It’s good to be a grown up 😊

These 10-minute no-bake chocolate cookie balls use just 6 wholesome ingredients for an easy, tasty snack that’s also gluten-free and vegan! #chocolate #cookieballs #energyballs #healthysnack #veganrecipes #glutenfreesnack Chocolate cookie balls being eaten

Notes on these chocolate cookie balls:

  • I use old fashioned rolled oats because that’s what I always have on hand, but you could use quick cooking oats too.
  • I use maple syrup for mine but you could try them with honey.
  • You can substitute almond or cashew butter for the peanut butter if you prefer. (I’ve done this before so I could send one to her nut-free school.)
  • Kids can definitely help make these! They can stir in the pan and help roll the balls once they’ve cooled.
  • It helps to wet your hands with a little water before you roll these into balls. It keeps them from completely sticking to you. (You’ll still get messy but that’s half the fun!)
  • You can store these cookie balls in the fridge for up to a week.

Quick, easy and wholesome – that’s my kind of snack! Plus, well, chocolate. Duh! (Oh, these are also gluten-free and vegan 👍)

And if you want some cookie cookies, these both sound delicious: perfect paleo double chocolate cookies and copycat Starbucks flourless chewy chocolate cookies.

Hope you give these a try soon! Just not that one – that one is for M (updated picture taken when she was 6 – still loves them!)

Chocolate cookie balls with hand reaching for one

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

P.S. We love using these little storage cubes to pack our chocolate cookie balls.

P.P.S. Now updated with a VIDEO to show you how easy these are!

Yield: 10-12 cookie balls

10-minute chocolate cookie balls

10-minute chocolate cookie balls

Fast, easy, wholesome chocolate cookie balls - perfect for snacking!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup soy milk (regular would be fine, too)
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups oats (I use old-fashioned oats)

Instructions

  1. Combine the maple syrup, milk and cocoa powder in a small pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add peanut butter and stir until it’s melted and combined.
  3. Turn off the heat then add the vanilla and oats and stir to combine.
  4. Let cool then roll into balls. (Wet your hands with some water to help them roll without sticking to you.)
  5. Once completely cooled, store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Notes

I use old fashioned rolled oats because that’s what I always have on hand, but you could use quick cooking oats too.

I use maple syrup for mine but you could try them with honey.

You can substitute almond or cashew butter for the peanut butter if you prefer.

You can store these cookie balls in the fridge for up to a week.

Adapted from Super Veggie Mom.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 140 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 37mg Carbohydrates: 19g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 8g Protein: 4g
© Kathryn
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers & Snacks
These 10-minute no-bake chocolate cookie balls use just 6 wholesome ingredients for an easy, tasty snack that’s also gluten-free and vegan! #chocolate #cookieballs #energyballs #healthysnack #veganrecipes #glutenfreesnack

 

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Comments

  1. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

    July 9, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    How deliciously healthy! And yet it would definitely feel like you’re eating dessert. I’m with you on sneaking one for breakfast!! Thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party! Have a great weekend. xx

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      July 9, 2015 at 11:04 PM

      Thanks, Lucy! They are so yummy (any time of day!) I’m so excited to contribute to the Fabulous Foodie Fridays party — it’s my first time — and to check out all the other delicious submissions. Happy (almost) Friday!

      Reply
  2. Gretta says

    July 10, 2015 at 12:38 AM

    Oh yum these look and sound great! I love that they simple ingredients that I always have in the cupboard. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      July 11, 2015 at 2:43 PM

      Thanks Gretta! I’m with you – it’s great to have such an easy snack to throw together with pantry basics! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  3. Lauren @ Create Bake Make says

    July 16, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Yum! What a yummy yet easy recipe to put together – best of all I have all of these ingredients in my pantry!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      July 16, 2015 at 9:21 AM

      Thanks Lauren! They are a definite go-to for us around here – fast, easy and we’ve always got the goods to make them! Gets me in trouble sometimes… 😉

      Reply
  4. Lauren @ Create Bake Make says

    August 27, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    These really are dangerous, we’ve made them twice!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 27, 2015 at 8:21 PM

      Haha, they are addictive! And easy enough to whip up any (ie ALL the) time! (And oops- didn’t mean to post them twice at the party! Didn’t check my notes carefully enough.)

      Reply
  5. Lizzie {Strayed Table} says

    August 28, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Ah these are going to be perfect for my 30 day challenge that I am starting in a couple of days. Thanks for the recipe. Stopping by from Fabulous Foodie Friday.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 28, 2015 at 8:53 AM

      Thanks Lizzie! And good luck with the challenge!

      Reply
  6. Malinda @mybrownpaperpackages says

    August 30, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    I love a sweet treat that I can make quickly and enjoy whenever I want to. Perfect. Dropping by from #FFF

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 30, 2015 at 2:00 PM

      Thanks Malinda! They are so quick and so fun to gobble up!

      Reply
  7. Susan says

    October 29, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    You should rename them Little Balls of Heaven! I love the simplicity of these adorable little darlings. I am going to make a batch this weekend. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      October 30, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      They are pretty cute! And oh so pop-able 🙂 Hope you love them! Have a great weekend~

      Reply
  8. Heaven says

    October 29, 2015 at 11:55 PM

    This is my kind of treat! Pinning. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      October 30, 2015 at 8:59 AM

      Healthy, fast and chocolate – my kind of treat, too! (And I’m following you on Pinterest, too!) Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  9. Heaven says

    October 29, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    P.S. Following on Pinterest. I love good family food!

    Reply
  10. Meaghan says

    November 2, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    These sound yummy (and easy). Thanks for bringing theM To Throwback Thursday #12!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      November 3, 2015 at 9:51 AM

      They really are both yummy and oh so easy! Basic, healthy ingredients and 10 minutes. My kind of snack! Thanks for hosting such a fun party!

      Reply
  11. Celeste says

    June 15, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    I can’t wait to make these with my kids!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      June 15, 2017 at 5:56 PM

      Yay! I hope you all love them Celeste!

      Reply
  12. Violeta says

    May 3, 2018 at 8:08 PM

    I can’t wait to make these with my mom! she will definitely love them! You’re awesome, Kathryn! I will recommend you and this site to everyone I know!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      May 4, 2018 at 2:53 PM

      Aww, thank you so much Violeta! ❤️ I hope you love these chocolate cookie balls – they are a favorite in our house!

      Reply

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