(Lauren Lilling)
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with a healthy dessert that doesn't require you to turn on your oven? These Cookie Dough Balls taste delicious but are made with nutritious ingredients that make them perfect for snacking. Note:These can be stored in the fridge or the freezer, I like them both ways but they will last longer in the freezer.
Cook Time:
Prep Time:15 min
Total Time:15 min
Servings: 16
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
Preparation:
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 on wax paper until balls are firm.
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