No-Bake Nutella M&M Oatmeal Balls are an irresistible sweet treat you can make in a matter of minutes! Bite-sized balls of Nutella love that are loaded with oats and mini M&M’s. Yum!
The end of our summer break might be in sight (boo!), but I don’t see a break in this summer heat anytime soon (double boo!). It’s the dog days of summer here in Dallas when the temps are 90+ all day, every day. I break a sweat just turning on the oven so most of the treats I’ve been making lately are either no-bake or frozen.
As much as I love baking, I love a good no-bake treat too! No-bake treats are usually quick & easy to make and when we’re craving something sweet, quick & easy is the name of the game.
These Nutella M&M Oatmeal Balls are a current fave. They’re sweet and chewy and loaded with so much yumminess…
From the hearty texture of the oats to the sweet crunch of the mini M&M’s to of course the amazing flavor of the Nutella, these balls are yum, yum, yum! Bet ya can’t eat just one. 😉
Be it for an afternoon snack, a late night sweet treat or a big platter for a party, these Nutella M&M Oatmeal Bites are so perfect for any occasion and everyone loves them! Enjoy!
xoxo,
No-Bake Nutella M&M Oatmeal Balls
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 20 1x
- Category: Dessert
Description
No-Bake Nutella M&M Oatmeal Balls are an irresistible sweet treat you can make in a matter of minutes! Bite-sized balls of Nutella love that are loaded with oats and mini M&M’s. Yum!
Ingredients
- 2–1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini M&M candies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, Nutella, honey and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the 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.
Could I turn these into lactation bites by adding brewers yeast and flax seed?? If you think I could do you have any suggestions on how much more wet ingredients to add?
Hi Jessica! That’s a great idea! I would recommend following the base of my no-bake lactation bites recipe: https://thebakermama.com/recipes/no-bake-lactation-bites/ and substitute 1/2 cup of the oatmeal with 1/2 cup flax seed and then add in the brewers yeast. They should turn out and taste great! Enjoy!
There is a warning on all oatmeal sold in Canada which states that it is not safe to be consumed uncooked. I believe this is due to a salmonella risk. How do you suggest we do in this case?
Hi Greg! That’s very interesting. Here in the US, most oats (like rolled oats and instant oats) have been pre-steamed and heated to destroy potentially harmful pathogens, making them safe to eat raw. Less processed varieties, such as steel-cut oats, don’t undergo a steaming process and could, therefore, carry risky germs. That said, most people don’t eat raw steel-cut oats anyway. Certainly follow the recommendations stated on the package so you don’t risk getting sick. Thanks for sharing!
Do you need to cook the oatmeal?
Hi! No, no need to cook the oatmeal. Enjoy!
These nutella oatmeal balls look so delicious!! Damn! I’m gonna have to make some for myself! Lol =)
You’re sure to love them, Diana! Enjoy!