Description

These No Bake Monster Cookie Dough Energy Bites are a delightful and healthy snack that captures the nostalgic flavors of classic monster cookies. Enjoy the chewy texture and sweet taste without any baking required!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup M&M's candies
Optional: 1-2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds
Optional: 1 scoop protein powder

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir everything together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.
To the wet mixture, add the rolled oats. If you're using ground flaxseed, chia seeds, or protein powder, add them in now as well. Stir vigorously until all the oats are thoroughly coated and the mixture starts to come together.
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and M&M's candies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Take small portions of the dough (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons) and roll them firmly between your palms to form compact, round bites.
Place the rolled bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Chill them for another 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 100
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 50 mg
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: For easier rolling, lightly wet your hands with water if the dough feels too sticky. Adjust the sweetness of the bites by tasting the dough before adding M&M's. Feel free to experiment with mix-ins like chopped pretzels, shredded coconut, or dried fruit.