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
Ingredient Notes & Tips:
Oats: I use old fashioned rolled oats because that’s what I always have on hand, but you could use quick cooking oats too. Maple syrup: I use pure maple syrup for mine but you could try them with honey or agave as well. Peanut butter: 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!) Storage: You can store these cookie balls in a covered container 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. Hope you give these a try soon. Enjoy! XO, Kathryn P.S. We love using these little storage cubes to pack our chocolate cookie balls for school or an on-the-go snack. Oats: I use old fashioned rolled oats because that’s what I always have on hand, but you could use quick cooking oats too. Maple syrup: I use maple syrup for mine but you could try them with honey or agave. Peanut butter: You can substitute almond or cashew butter for the peanut butter if you prefer or if you need them to be nut-free. (I’ve done this when my kids had a nut-free classroom.) Storing: You can store these cookie balls in a covered container in the fridge for up to a week.
