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By Kaleigh McMordie - March 2, 2018, Updated July 15, 2022

Healthy Monster Cookie Dough Snack Balls

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These 6-ingredient no-bake monster cookie dough balls taste just like the peanut butter, oatmeal and m&m cookie dough you love! You'd never guess that they're actually a healthy snack made with chickpeas and just a hint of honey. (gluten-free)

no bake monster cookie dough snack balls on a wire rack with a bottle of milk in the background.

Have you tried monster cookies yet? If you haven't, please do. You're seriously missing out. If you already know and love the peanut butter oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and m&ms known as monster cookies, then I've got the perfect healthy snack for you!

Why You'll Love These Cookie Dough Balls

With peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, mini m&ms and oats, these snack balls taste just like monster cookie dough. But they're also secretly healthy with a completely safe to eat "cookie dough" base of chickpeas and a hint of honey! With just 6 ingredients, these snack balls are easy to whip up in the food processor, and they're perfect for meal prepping and taking on the go for a quick, satisfying snack. Who knew chickpeas could be so delicious?

The Ingredients

  • Canned Chickpeas - They make the perfect edible cookie dough base! Drain them, but reserve the liquid. You'll need just a little bit to add to the dough.
  • Peanut Butter - I use natural, drippy peanut butter (made with just peanuts and salt).
  • Honey - You can also substitute maple syrup.
  • Vanilla - You can never have too much vanilla when you're making something that tastes like cookie dough!
  • Chocolate Chips - I use mini chocolate chips, but regular ones will work in a pinch.
  • M&Ms - I also use minis here for easy incorporation into the tiny snack balls.

How To Make Them

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  1. In a food processor (I love this mini one!) pulse the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon on the liquid, peanut butter, honey and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Add the oats and pulse until combined. Leave the oats a little bit chunky.
  3. Stir in the chocolate chips and m&ms.
  4. Scoop into 1-inch balls (I use a small cookie scoop) and roll in between your hands. You can wet your hands or lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
  5. Place on a small baking sheet, plate, or directly in the storage container and refrigerate to firm up before eating and/or storing.

Storage & Freezing

Store monster cookie dough balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. You can pop one straight from the freezer, or let them thaw out in the refrigerator.

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Healthy Monster Cookie Dough Snack Balls

monster cookie snack balls on a wire rack with a bite taken out of one.
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These 6-ingredient no-bake monster cookie dough balls taste just like the peanut butter, oatmeal and m&m cookie dough you love! You'd never guess that they're actually a healthy snack made with chickpeas and just a hint of honey. (gluten-free)

  • Author: Kaleigh
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: about 12 bites 1x
  • Category: snack
  • Method: no bake
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup canned chickpeas + 1 tablespoon of the liquid
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons mini m&ms

Instructions

  1. In a food processor (I love this mini one!), pulse the chickpeas and liquid, honey peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Add the oats and pulse until oats are mixed in. You still want a little bit of texture.
  3. Stir in chocolate chips and m&ms.
  4. Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop into 1-inch balls. Roll between your hands to smooth out. It helps to wet your hands or lightly oil them to prevent the dough from sticking. Place them on a small baking sheet or directly in a storage container.
  5. Refrigerate to let the balls firm up a little bit, and to let the flavors blend, before eating.

Notes

  • Store cookie dough balls in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Cookie dough balls can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Keywords: monster cookie snack bites, healthy monster cookie dough balls, no bake monster cookie balls

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About Kaleigh McMordie

Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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