No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls are a sweet bite-sized treat that’s easy to make and tastes just like everyone’s favorite monster cookie!
Back in the Sweet Swing of Things
With the end of the school year, preparing for our trip to Asia, traveling for 2-1/2 weeks, and jet-lag getting the best of me for the past week, I guess I took a little unintentional break from the blog. I had planned to have all these recipes ready to post before, during and after our trip, but it just didn’t happen and that’s okay. Life happens sometimes and priorities take precedence. It’s felt great to have a little break, but now I’m ready to get back in the swing of things and share all these yummy recipes I have up my sleeve. Like these No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls! They’re one of our favorite treats and sweet snacks right now. The kids love helping me make them and of course, we all love eating them!
Watch Me Make No-Bake Monster Cookie Bites
Step into the kitchen with me to make a batch of these little beauties!
Flour-Free and Simply Delicious
Just six simple ingredients is all it takes to get these balls rolling. No eggs, no added sodium, flour or white sugar yet they still have all the flavor of everyone’s favorite monster cookie dough. If you’re like me, you might even sneak a few bites from the spoon before rolling them into bite-sized balls that are easy to store and easy to eat. While not exactly monster cookie energy bites, they do have a little bit of protein from nut butter, a little bit of fiber from whole grain oats, and a whole lot of yum.
How to Make No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, creamy peanut butter, honey and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M candies.
Once mixture is combined, use a cookie scoop to make 2-tablespoon sized mounds. Roll dough into smooth balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or enjoy right away. Once the balls have set, transfer them to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
A Quick Treat Any Time of Day
We keep a container of these yummy little balls in the refrigerator for a quick treat any time of the day. We love eating them cold, especially in the heat of the summer, but you could certainly let them come to room temp and they’ll still hold their form just fine.
More of My Favorite No-Bake Recipes
From healthy energy bites and hearty granola to dreamy and decadent icebox pies, my Favorite No-Bake Recipes leave nothing out but the oven. Skip the heat and enjoy these delicious no-bake eats!
They’ve got it all going on. Chewy, crunchy, sweet, a little salty and lots of little bits chocolate. So much yum! If you do make these No-Bake Monster Cookie Bites, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share.
Enjoy!
xoxo,
PrintNo-Bake Monster Cookie Balls
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 20
- Category: Dessert
Description
No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls are a sweet bite-sized treat that’s easy to make and tastes just like everyone’s favorite monster cookie!
Ingredients
- 2–1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini M&M candies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, peanut butter, honey and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M candies. Roll dough into 2-tablespoon sized smooth balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or enjoy right away. Once the balls have set, transfer them to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
What kind of peanut butter do you suggests?
Hi Leeann! I use the no-stir peanut butter. Usually, natural creamy. I’ve used several different brands to make these.
I find these really stick to my hands and alot gets wasted. Also once rolled they don’t hold well together. Maybe I am missing something?
Hi Leeann! Oh goodness, that shouldn’t be the case. What kind of peanut butter are you using? Maybe if it has a lot of oil in it, try stirring it really really well. Or you could add more oats until it’s of the right consistency for rolling. Hope this helps!
So, I don’t have any vanilla extract. Would that affect the taste or the outcome?
Hi Chaylean! The vanilla is for added flavor, but they’ll still taste great without it. Enjoy!
Just wondering if you have an alternative for the peanut butter for those with allergies?
Hi DEW! I suggest another nut butter such as almond butter, if you can eat it. Otherwise, sunflower seed butter or cookie butter would work great too. Enjoy!
So just curious if I can bake these into cookies? Or are they just to be ate as is?
Hi Holly! I’m not sure how they would hold together when baked as individual cookies, but I have pressed the mixture into a baking pan and baked them as bars and they turn out great! Just bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!
What is the calorie count for these balls?
Hi Amanda! I don’t calculate nutritional values for the recipes on my blog, but you can easily plug the ingredients you use into an online nutrition calculator. Just google “free online nutrition calculator”.
Someone PLEASE tell us calories per bite!!!! Thanks!! ????
Hi Monica! You can easily plug the exact ingredients you use to make the balls into a free online nutrition calculator to get the calories per bite. I would recommend using: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
I have made this recipe probably 6-8 times in the last two months! It’s so easy and everyone loves them. Easy to take to barbecues and I’ve given them as part of neighborly thank you’s as well. A crowd pleaser for sure! And, they “keep” well because there isn’t really much that can go bad if left out in the counter etc. They are a good substitute for “regular cookies” also because they aren’t loaded with sugar. Love them!
Yay! I’m so happy you make and enjoy them as much as we do, Ashley! They’re a great go-to sweet treat, aren’t they?! Always a huge hit! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
So, I just made these and I’m wondering how do you roll them without them sticking to your fingers? Do you dip your fingers into something? It is really hot and humid here in Michigan, so that may play into it a bit too, but just wondering if you have any tips!
Hi Shannon! Yes, the heat might make the dough stickier than normal. You could try spraying your hands with non-stick cooking spray before rolling them or place the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to harden it up a bit before rolling into balls. Hope this helps. Enjoy! 🙂
Hi Maegan!
They look delicious and I’m planning to make them this weekend!
My only doubt is whether to use all natural or regular peanut butter, which one do you suggest?
Thanks!
Hi Daniela! I’ve made them with both and they turn great either way, but I usually use the no-stir natural peanut butter. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Hello! I am new to baking, and I was wondering that when it says vanilla, would vanilla extract work?
Hi Annie! Yes, I’m referring to vanilla extract when I say vanilla. I’ll clarify in the recipe. Thanks for asking! Enjoy! 🙂