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!
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 😉
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 😊
A few quick 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!)
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! Press play:
10-minute chocolate cookie balls
Fast, easy, wholesome chocolate cookie balls - perfect for snacking!
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
- 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.
- Add peanut butter and stir until it’s melted and combined.
- Turn off the heat then add the vanilla and oats and stir to combine.
- Let cool then roll into balls. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
I use old fashioned rolled oats, but you could use quick cooking oats too.
You can substitute almond or cashew butter for the peanut butter if you prefer.
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 can store these cookie balls in a covered container in the fridge for up to a week.
Adapted from Super Veggie Mom.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 166kcal Calories from fat 48 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Transfat 0g | |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate 25g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 6g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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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
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!
Oh yum these look and sound great! I love that they simple ingredients that I always have in the cupboard. 🙂
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!
Yum! What a yummy yet easy recipe to put together – best of all I have all of these ingredients in my pantry!
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… 😉
These really are dangerous, we’ve made them twice!
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.)
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.
Thanks Lizzie! And good luck with the challenge!
I love a sweet treat that I can make quickly and enjoy whenever I want to. Perfect. Dropping by from #FFF
Thanks Malinda! They are so quick and so fun to gobble up!
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.
They are pretty cute! And oh so pop-able 🙂 Hope you love them! Have a great weekend~
This is my kind of treat! Pinning. Thanks!
Healthy, fast and chocolate – my kind of treat, too! (And I’m following you on Pinterest, too!) Have a great weekend!
P.S. Following on Pinterest. I love good family food!
These sound yummy (and easy). Thanks for bringing theM To Throwback Thursday #12!
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!
I can’t wait to make these with my kids!
Yay! I hope you all love them Celeste!
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!
Aww, thank you so much Violeta! ❤️ I hope you love these chocolate cookie balls – they are a favorite in our house!