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Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls Recipe: a 5 ingredient recipe for healthy oatmeal energy balls packed with nutrients! Easy to make, Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar-Free.

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Sometimes ya just need a ball of cookie dough. And sometimes you need a healthy energy ball. But what happens when you need both? Like, simultaneously? Lightning strikes and the perfect healthy oatmeal cookie energy balls recipe appears out of thin air.

Alright. That was kinda dramatic. But it was also kinda fun, right? ๐Ÿ˜‰ It’s just that these oatmeal energy balls are so good! They’re so fun to make, easy to customize, and totally count as healthy energy balls.

Just pop a few in your bag before starting a new workout sesh or activity. Or grab one (or three) for a quick pop of energy while you’re playing with the kiddos. And ya know, totally make sure to put the oatmeal energy balls in a bag or something before you throw them directly into your bag. Hehe.

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­­­Healthy Oatmeal Energy Balls Recipe – Tastes like Cookies!

As you can probably tell, my sheer enthusiasm for today’s oatmeal cookie healthy energy balls recipe is vast. And high. And wavy. Or something… (Note that consuming said oatmeal energy balls has led me to this much energy just writing the post!)

These oatmeal cookie energy balls are a mix of oatmeal cookie dough bites + healthy energy balls = healthy oatmeal energy balls that taste like cookies! Okay, that all kinda came full circle there.

5 Ingredient Healthy Energy Balls Recipe

All you need are 5 healthy ingredients to make this super simple healthy energy balls recipe:

  1. Gluten Free Rolled Oats
  2. Gluten Free Oat Flour (try making homemade oat flour)
  3. Pure Maple Syrup
  4. Coconut Oil
  5. Pure Vanilla Extract
  6. Optional, but soooo recommended: vegan chocolate chips or sugar free chocolate chips!
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How to Make Oatmeal Energy Balls

Learn how to make oatmeal energy balls in no time! Just add all ingredients except chocolate chips into a medium bowl. Stir and fold until well mixed and thickened. Fold in vegan chocolate chips if using. Scoop and drop, then enjoy your oatmeal energy balls!

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Are you totally ready to go balls out on making these healthy oatmeal cookie energy balls? (I couldn’t help myself.) If you try my recipe, be sure to comment below & let me know what you think! I love hearing from you. I’m so grateful that you’re here, sharing in these healthy recipes with me and your loved ones. ‘Til the next recipe adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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4.91 from 11 votes
Servings: 20 -25 small energy balls (mine made 23 balls)
Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls Recipe: a 5 ingredient recipe for healthy oatmeal energy balls packed with nutrients! Easy to make, Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar-Free.
Prep: 10 minutes
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Ingredients 

Oatmeal Cookie Bites

Instructions 

  • Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
  • Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to a medium bowl: oats, oat flour, cinnamon (if using), maple syrup, oil and vanilla.
  • Using a spoon, stir until thickened and well incorporated. If needed, use a rubber spatula to fold together into a cohesive dough. Fold in ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, if using.
  • Chill in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, until firm but scoopable.
  • Using a small or medium cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands, shape into spheres, or keep as is if you like the shape. Optionally, dot with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

Notes

Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American
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28 Comments

  1. Ashlyn @ F5 Method says:

    These look like the perfect quarantine snack! Iโ€™m a sucker for anything with chocolate chips.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      LOL me too! ๐Ÿ˜‚

  2. Karen says:

    5 stars
    Demeter, I really enjoyed this recipe. Easy to make for a quick snack.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Aww thanks Karen! ๐Ÿ˜Š Iโ€™m so glad you enjoyed them!

  3. Ashley says:

    5 stars
    SO good!! And easy to make, too! It’s the perfect afternoon sweet treat pick me up!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Yep, these are amazing when those midday sweets cravings hit!

  4. Jessica says:

    5 stars
    These were delicious! Thank you so much!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Woohoo! Iโ€™m so thrilled to hear it Jessica! ๐Ÿ˜Š

  5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says:

    5 stars
    I will definitely be giving these a try, they sound delicious- I love always having some energy balls to hand!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      I know! Theyโ€™re so wonderful to have around!

  6. Matt Taylor says:

    5 stars
    Yummy, so delicious, healthy, and easy to make. Thank you!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Youโ€™re so welcome Matt!

  7. Eden says:

    5 stars
    They were fantastic!! We can’t wait to make them again!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Woohoo! Iโ€™m thrilled to hear they were such a hit Eden! ๐Ÿ˜Š

  8. Sisley White says:

    5 stars
    These are creative and easy to make. Family favourites already.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Aww thatโ€™s so great! Hereโ€™s to many more hours of no-bake fun!

  9. Emily Liao says:

    Love these energy balls! I had all the ingredients I needed so it was easy to make and the perfect chocolate treat.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Oh thatโ€™s so wonderful Emily! Isnโ€™t it the best when that happens? ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Nart | Cooking with Nart says:

    5 stars
    These look so good! I love oatmeal so I know I’m gonna love these!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Oh Iโ€™m so glad to hear it!