Easy No-Bake Monster Cookie Energy Balls
Make these Easy No-Bake Monster Cookie Energy Balls! A simple, healthy-ish recipe with oats, peanut butter, honey, M&Ms, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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- ▢ 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ▢ 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ▢ ½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup for a vegan option)
- ▢ ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ▢ ½ cup rainbow mini M&Ms
- ▢ A pinch of sea salt (about ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon)
Instructions
1. Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients: the old-fashioned oats, mini chocolate chips, rainbow mini M&Ms, creamy peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and a pinch of sea salt.
2. Mix Thoroughly:
- Using a sturdy spoon or a rubber spatula, stir all the ingredients together until everything is very well combined. The mixture should be sticky and hold together when pressed.
- At first it may seem dry, but keep mixing until the peanut butter and honey are distributed evenly and have coated all the dry ingredients.
3. Initial Chill (Important for Easier Rolling):
- Cover the bowl and place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for at least 10-15 minutes.
- This step helps the mixture firm up slightly, making it much less sticky and easier to roll into balls.
4. Roll into Balls:
- After the initial chill, remove the mixture from the refrigerator.
- Pinch off a small amount of the mixture (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons) and roll it between your palms to form a ball, about 1-inch in diameter.
- Place the rolled ball on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture until it is all used up.
5. Final Chill to Set:
- Place the tray of rolled monster cookie balls back into the refrigerator or freezer to chill for an additional 20 minutes (or longer).
- This final chilling step helps the balls to set completely and hold their shape perfectly.
6. Serve and Store:
- Enjoy the No-Bake Monster Cookie Balls immediately!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator (for a chewier texture) or in the freezer (for a firmer, more fudge-like texture). They will keep for up to a week in the fridge or for several months in the freezer.