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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls

Posted on July 28, 2011 by in Blog

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I had a couple options for tonight’s post, but it seems my Facebook fans and Twitter followers are huge peanut butter lovers like I am. For all the years before my blog, I thought I was alone in my peanut butter addiction.  What a relief to know there is a support group! So, in honor of peanut butter lovers and addicts around the world, I’ll be holding a peanut butter party on the blog Sunday night. Email me (KeepItSweetLCL at gmail dot com) your links and I’ll include them in the post. And for those of you who don’t love peanut butter, who are you? I have a delicious frozen mocha dessert coming soon.

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Now onto tonight’s recipe: A recipe that brings my love of peanut butter, cookie dough and chocolate all into one dessert. A recipe that is easy to make and relatively healthy enough to sub in for a mid-day snack (don’t you love sweets like that?). A recipe that I almost shouldn’t have because I’m officially addicted.

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These may just become your favorite food.  I’ve been eating dough balls individually straight out of the freezer but I can’t stop thinking about ways to incorporate them into other desserts. This could get dangerous.

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls

Makes 16 dough balls

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup salted natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Line a jelly roll pan with wax paper and set aside
Whisk together flour and oats in a medium bowl and set aside
Use an electric mixer to beat together all of the wet ingredients until well-combined
Stir in flour mixture until just combined
Stir in chocolate chips
Use a cookie dough scoop or spoon to scoop about two tablespoons of dough; roll dough into a ball with hands; repeat
Freeze or refrigerate until balls are firm

 

Adapted from Never Home Maker 

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What kind of dessert should I make with these cookie dough balls?

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62 Responses to “Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls”

  1. Maris (In Good Taste) July 28, 2011 at 8:26 pm #

    I want to make these now!

  2. Victoria (District Chocoholic) July 28, 2011 at 8:27 pm #

    Fruit (applesauce), healthy fats, oats, whole wheat flour, antioxidants (dark chocolate)…I think this sounds like breakfast.

    What to make with those? You could make dessert kebabs with marshmallows and truffles. Or, mix them into ice cream. Or both.

  3. Caroline @ chocolate and carrots July 28, 2011 at 9:08 pm #

    The wait was worth it! Those look incredible!!! Eeeee! Peanut butter lovers unite! I can’t wait for Sunday! :)

  4. Baking Serendipity July 28, 2011 at 9:12 pm #

    I’ve made something similar, but not with peanut butter. What was I thinking?!? I love the idea of these on kebobs! I think they would make a great frozen yogurt topping too…but that’s just my favorite treat of late :)

    • KeepItSweet July 28, 2011 at 9:14 pm #

      So would it be weird if I went for fro yo and just BYOCD?

  5. Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray July 28, 2011 at 9:14 pm #

    Will self-professed peanut butter lovers get T-shirts? I feel like there should be T-shirts.

    • KeepItSweet July 28, 2011 at 9:15 pm #

      omg we do need T-shirts

  6. Blog is the New Black July 28, 2011 at 9:17 pm #

    WANT! WANT! WANT!

  7. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite July 28, 2011 at 9:20 pm #

    I love this idea! I’ve been wanting to try something similar for a while now – I will definitely try your recipe!! Oh and I will send you a pb link!

  8. Cassie @ Bake Your Day July 28, 2011 at 9:25 pm #

    Pretty much on my way to my kitchen to make these. Right now. They look and sound perfect. I am definitely a PB l.o.v.e.r.!!!

    • KeepItSweet July 28, 2011 at 9:26 pm #

      DO IT!

  9. Ann July 28, 2011 at 9:38 pm #

    These are amazing! Using applesauce, peanut butter and whole wheat flour? GENIUS! Since you asked what type of dessert…

    what about individual cheesecakes with these flattened and baked at the bottom of mini muffin tins?

    Or ice-cream sandwiches…roll them thin and bake?

    The other thing I see is more oats and baked like granola bars.

    I know – that whatever you do, they’ll be amazing!

    • KeepItSweet July 29, 2011 at 3:41 pm #

      Ok, I want all of those things!

      • Ann July 29, 2011 at 11:35 pm #

        Super! I think you just might have created a series for yourself! I look forward to every delicious bite!

  10. Jessica @ Stylish Stealthy & Healthy July 28, 2011 at 9:39 pm #

    I blame you for the 7lbs I will inevitably gain from making/eating/remaking/eating-more-of these.
    and I love you for it.

    • KeepItSweet July 29, 2011 at 3:42 pm #

      I feel like I should have a weight-gaining disclaimer on my blog.

  11. Meredith@food, shoes, and booze July 28, 2011 at 9:44 pm #

    I just discovered your blog and I’m soo glad I did! These look delicious!

    • KeepItSweet July 29, 2011 at 3:40 pm #

      I’m so glad you did, too:-)

  12. Vicki @ WITK July 28, 2011 at 9:55 pm #

    OOo, I’m one of your peanut butter loving fans! :) I think I have a ton of peanut butter recipes too! These look so tasty. I think it’s best to keep them in the freezer, that way it takes longer to eat one!

    • KeepItSweet July 29, 2011 at 3:40 pm #

      Definitely send your favorite recipe my way!

  13. Lindsey@Lindselicious July 28, 2011 at 10:06 pm #

    Oooh these sound good! I love PB! I used to keep a jar in my locker in High School and I think I used to eat it with totally random things that my mom packed into my lunch. LOL

    • Kat@Cupcake Kat July 28, 2011 at 11:12 pm #

      I think I may start keeping a jar of pb in my locker. I love this.

    • KeepItSweet July 29, 2011 at 3:40 pm #

      That is awesome!

  14. Kat@Cupcake Kat July 28, 2011 at 11:11 pm #

    I love peanut butter! These look so good I need to try them

  15. Happy When Not Hungry July 28, 2011 at 11:33 pm #

    These cookie dough balls looks so fabulous! I love that the recipe is so easy too. I’ll def be trying these :-)

  16. alex July 29, 2011 at 12:28 am #

    I really wish I hadn’t read this….so do my pants. LOVE!
    peanut butter is the best..trumps anything.
    Can’t wait for Sunday..I have something to share!

    • KeepItSweet July 29, 2011 at 3:39 pm #

      LOL, ditto

  17. Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! July 29, 2011 at 7:13 am #

    These look just fabulous! What a great treat!!!

  18. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes July 29, 2011 at 7:44 am #

    these look great! I would probs just put them in ice cream or yogurt :)

  19. Amelia @ princessandthefrosting July 29, 2011 at 8:39 am #

    Mwahaha definitely just found my next cookie victim! Thanks :)

  20. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel July 29, 2011 at 9:12 am #

    Oooh fun! Love the combination. :)

  21. Erin July 29, 2011 at 9:28 am #

    Find an ice cream maker and mix these babies in! Sounds so yummy

  22. DessertForTwo July 29, 2011 at 9:29 am #

    PB party? I’m in! :)

    Love that you can eat these raw. I might have to make these for the weekend. The Mr. loves cookie dough-thanks!

  23. Monica July 29, 2011 at 9:56 am #

    Cookie dough ball that are so easy and healthy–it doesn’t get any better than that! I think chopped up a bit and sprinkled on ice cream would be hard to beat.

  24. Jen of My Tiny Oven July 29, 2011 at 11:58 am #

    A healthy cookie dough ball, genius!!

  25. Evan @swEEts July 29, 2011 at 12:51 pm #

    I am absolutely a part of your peanut butter club and will be coming by on Sunday!! I love this.. who doesn’t love eating cookie dough? I can’t wait to give these a whirl.. you should totally put them into cupcakes! I have a recipe on my blog for cookie dough cupcakes you might be able to use!!

    • KeepItSweet July 29, 2011 at 3:39 pm #

      Send any links my way if I should include them in the post! Great idea on cupcakes, I’ll check out your recipe:-)

  26. briarrose July 29, 2011 at 1:42 pm #

    Mmmm….beloved peanut butter. Definitely must try these treats.

  27. Lauren @ Healthy Food For Living July 29, 2011 at 2:29 pm #

    I never get sick of cookie dough, and I’m definitely making these! Any leftovers that I don’t eat as is might get tossed into some homemade ice cream ;) .

  28. Jen @ keepitsimplefoods July 29, 2011 at 2:37 pm #

    Love that you used apple sauce and maple syrup in these!

  29. holly July 29, 2011 at 3:39 pm #

    These look super delicious!! LOVE peanut butter!!”:)

  30. Veronica July 29, 2011 at 6:25 pm #

    I love raw balls! It’s amazing how something healthy can be so delish. I love this recipe–WTG, girl! You are def not alone in you obsession for peanut butter. :)

  31. Cindy B. July 29, 2011 at 6:42 pm #

    These look delicious!

  32. Nicole July 29, 2011 at 9:16 pm #

    I want that for a snack! Ha, ha.

  33. sallyq July 30, 2011 at 3:21 am #

    Wow this is a great recipe. However I THINK THE FLOUR AND OATMEAL SHOULD BE SLIGHTLY ROASTED BEFORE MIXING WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS to go easy on the digestion. Thank you

    • KeepItSweet July 30, 2011 at 6:54 am #

      I think that would help if you have digestion problems. While I have had problems with raw oatmeal, these do not bother my stomach. I think because the serving size is small, they are not a problem.

  34. Peggy July 30, 2011 at 9:23 am #

    These look so good! I think they would be perfect as-is!

  35. Ashley@BakerbyNature July 30, 2011 at 9:41 am #

    I could totally see me nonchalantly popping these in my mouth every three minutes and then realizing an hour later I completely finished ALL of them… I’m Ashley, and I’m addicted to peanut butter.

  36. Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen July 30, 2011 at 12:50 pm #

    I love that these are no bake!! Sounds delicious! :)

  37. Ally Kayler July 30, 2011 at 2:28 pm #

    What a perfect idea!
    There is truly nothing better than cookie dough..
    Thank you for the delicious post! xo

  38. Tori @ The Shiksa in the Kitchen July 30, 2011 at 9:25 pm #

    Can’t wait to try these!! My stepdaughter always wants to eat the dough when we bake cookies, but I’m so worried about salmonella. These will satisfy our craving for cookie dough without the worry of the raw egg. Awesome!

  39. Ann July 30, 2011 at 11:48 pm #

    Congratulations on making Top 9 with these – I can’t wait to see what you do next!

  40. marla July 31, 2011 at 7:00 am #

    I love PB too in every which way. These dough balls look great!

  41. Claire July 31, 2011 at 7:56 pm #

    Hi Lauren!
    I have an amazing idea for your cookie dough balls! A Peanut Butter Blizzard!

    I got this recipe from Angela at Oh She Glows. It’s vegan, delicious, and sooo easy to make. I am craving one right now! I would suggest adding a Tbsp or so of peanut butter to make it even more PB-y. Hope you can try it out! Let me know if you do!

    • KeepItSweet August 1, 2011 at 9:36 am #

      Thanks, Claire! I had seen that a while ago, great reminder!

  42. Maureen July 31, 2011 at 10:18 pm #

    The best kind of dessert for these is to pop them into my mouth one at a time :)

    Yummy!

  43. Kita August 1, 2011 at 5:12 pm #

    I remember something very much like this from my childhood. They sound awesome and if I remember right, they were!

  44. Christina @ This Woman Cooks! August 1, 2011 at 11:21 pm #

    I’m definitely a huge peanut butter lover. Thinking about making these tomorrow!

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