Gluten-Free No Bake Monster Cookie Dough Bites
These chewy no-bake cookie dough bites pack all the beloved flavors of monster cookies into a convenient snack. Made with creamy peanut butter, honey, and old-fashioned oats, they're studded with chocolate chips, mini M&Ms, and chopped peanuts for satisfying texture and color. Perfect for lunch boxes, after-school treats, or when you need a quick sweet fix without turning on the oven. The combination requires just minutes to mix and an hour to chill.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old Fashioned quick oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup peanuts, chopped
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini M&M's
Instructions
- 1
Stir together oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla and water in large bowl until combined
- 2
Fold in peanuts, chocolate chips and M&Ms
- 3
Roll dough into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter and place on parchment lined baking sheet
- 4
Transfer to refrigerator and chill for 1 hour
- 5
Transfer set balls to airtight container
Tips
Use room temperature peanut butter for easier mixing and smoother texture
Wet hands slightly when rolling balls to prevent sticking
Chill mixture 15 minutes before rolling if too soft to handle
Good to Know
refrigerator up to 2 weeks in airtight container
can be made 2 weeks ahead
serve chilled from refrigerator
Common Mistakes
use room temperature peanut butter to avoid lumpy mixture
chill mixture before rolling if too sticky to handle
store in refrigerator to maintain shape
Substitutions
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
chewy texture
FAQ
Can I use quick oats instead of old fashioned oats?
Old fashioned oats provide better texture and chewiness, but quick oats work in a pinch though the bites may be slightly softer.
What if my mixture is too dry to roll?
Add water one teaspoon at a time until mixture holds together when squeezed, but avoid making it too wet.
How long do these keep at room temperature?
They'll keep 3-4 days at room temperature but may lose their shape in warm weather, so refrigeration is recommended.