I don’t know about you, but when I want something sweet, I want it now—and I really don’t want to pull out baking sheets or clean up a dozen bowls. That’s why these no-bake cookie dough bites with oats are my go-to.
They’re fast, they’re healthy-ish, and they actually taste like dessert. Like, the kind of thing you eat standing at the fridge and go, “Wait, I made these?”
They take five minutes, no oven, and you’ve probably already got everything in your kitchen. High reward, zero hassle. That’s my kind of snack.
Fast, Easy, and No Oven Involved (Bless)
These are for those days when you’re like, I want something now, but the thought of preheating anything makes you sigh out loud. Been there.
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You grab a bowl, a spoon, and a couple of ingredients, and five minutes later you’re rolling up chewy, naturally sweet cookie dough balls like some kind of snack wizard.
No baking, no clean-up mess, no “wait for it to cool” nonsense. These are make-now-eat-now kind of treats. Great for meal prep or straight-up survival snacking.
Naturally Sweet With Zero Guilt Vibes
Bananas do all the sweet talking here. Ripe ones are key—they bring the perfect creamy texture and enough natural sugar that you don’t need to dump anything extra in.
And if you’re feeling a little chocolate moment? Toss in some dairy-free chips. They melt just enough to feel indulgent without throwing your whole healthy streak out the window.
Honestly, it’s the kinda snack you give your kid and secretly stash extras for yourself. No regrets.
Make It Your Own (Seriously, Anything Goes)
This recipe is a total blank slate. You can remix it a hundred ways based on what you got in the pantry—or your mood.
Try stuff like:
- Swap the banana for mashed sweet potato if you’re feelin’ fall cozy
- Use applesauce if you’re outta bananas (been there too)
- Nut-free house? Sunflower butter’s got your back
- Not into chocolate? Dried cranberries or chopped dates = fruity, chewy goodness
It’s vegan, gluten-free, kid-proof, and picky-eater-friendly. Plus, it tastes like cookie dough. What’s not to love?
Snack Them Whenever, Wherever
These are bite-sized perfection for any kind of snack attack.
- Mid-afternoon when your energy dips
- After the gym, when you’re not tryna eat another protein bar
- Dessert, but like… chill
- With almond milk, oat milk, or that fancy tea you never remember to drink
Pack ’em in your lunch. Pop ’em in the freezer. Hide them in the back of the fridge if you live with roommates. They’re grab-and-go gold.
A Few Tips So They’re Just Right
If you want that chef’s kiss soft cookie dough vibe, don’t skip these easy tricks:
- Use a very ripe banana. Like, freckly and almost too far gone. That’s the sweet spot (literally).
- Dough too sticky? Add a little more oat flour. Start small tho—too much and it gets dry.
- Don’t overmix. Just stir enough to bring it all together. You want soft, not tough.
Also? Make the dough ahead of time and chill it if you’ve got stuff to do. Then roll when you’re ready. Or roll them all and freeze—future-you will be so glad.
Sweet, Simple, and Totally Addictive
These cookie dough bites are your new snack BFF. Quick to make, naturally sweet, and full of feel-good ingredients, they’re the answer to every “I need a treat but not a sugar crash” moment.
Make ’em once and suddenly everyone you know wants the recipe. You’ve been warned.
Cookie Dough Bites with Oats Healthy Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 100 grams 1 cup oat flour
- 30 grams 2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- Chocolate chips as desired
Instructions
- Mash the ripe banana in a mixing bowl until completely smooth using a fork or masher.
- Add the oat flour and nut butter to the mashed banana. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips or any desired mix-ins, ensuring even distribution.
- Adjust consistency if needed: add oat flour if too sticky, or nut butter if too dry.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough per bite and roll into balls.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Notes
Variations:
Nut-Free Option:- Use seed butter (e.g., sunflower seed butter) instead of nut butter
- Replace banana with applesauce or mashed sweet potato
- Use raisins or dried cranberries instead of chocolate chips
- Choose dairy-free chocolate chips
- Use certified gluten-free oat flour
Nutrition
Davin is a jack-of-all-trades but has professional training and experience in various home and garden subjects. He leans on other experts when needed and edits and fact-checks all articles.