Easy Monster Cookie Dough Bites
These no-bake Monster Cookie Dough Bites are a quick, chewy, and colorful snack packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a sweet treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (smooth, not natural)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup quick oats
- 2/3 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup mini M&Ms
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
- Optional: 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and softened butter. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in quick oats and heat-treated flour (or oat flour) until a thick, scoopable dough forms. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon milk; if too sticky, add more oats or flour.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips, mini M&Ms, and any optional mix-ins like nuts or coconut flakes. Reserve a few candies for topping.
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough. Roll each portion into 1-inch balls between your palms.
- Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes until firm.
- Serve chilled or let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes for a softer bite. Enjoy!
Notes
For gluten-free bites, use oat flour and certified gluten-free oats. For nut-free, swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and skip nuts. Chill dough before rolling if sticky. Reserve extra candies for topping. Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months. Heat-treat flour for safety or use oat flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (about 1-inch
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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