These Oreo brownie balls are no bake, wholesome and made with only 4 ingredients. Instead of dates, I used applesauce, making this healthy chocolate treat high in nutrition. These Oreo protein balls are coated with melted chocolate chips and ready in 15 minutes.
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These no bake oreo brownie balls are mixed easily in a single bowl, rolled into single balls, coated with melted chocolate and ready after only 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
These rich 4-ingredient oreo balls are gluten free, dairy free, vegan and even refined sugar free. This easy oreo balls recipe uses applesauce instead of dates which are found in the traditional brownie ball recipes. I love dates but thought I'd offer a less expensive alternative to make brownie balls without dates that are naturally sweet, high in fiber and rich in amazing nutrients.
Not a fan of Oreos? Use a healthier sandwich cookie or none at all - I give you options below.
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Ingredients for Oreo Brownie Balls
- Oreos. Or your favorite black and white sandwich cookie.
- Black cocoa. I used unsweetened black cocoa. Or use the lighter-in-color regular unsweetened cocoa or even cacao powder for more nutrition.
- Oat flour. Or almond flour for a richer flavor.
- Applesauce. For sweetening, structure and fudgy texture.
- Optional. You might need milk to soften texture, chocolate chips to melt for topping and salt and vanilla for flavor.
See the recipe card at the bottom for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Fresh Applesauce: Wash an apple - Gala or Fuji is best. Slice and add to a blender without the core. Process for a minute or until you have applesauce. You can add a tablespoon of water if needed to help blend but I never find it necessary if the apples are fresh.
Steps to Make Oreo Balls
For more detail, visit the complete and printable recipe at the bottom of this post, but here are general steps.
Prep: Either blend up a fresh apple - with skin, or use store-bought applesauce. If using prepared applesauce you might have to add more flour because store-bought applesauce has more liquid.
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Step 1: Crush Oreos. Add ingredients to a bowl.
Step 2: Mix the Dough: Stir into a smooth, scoopable dough. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of milk at a time; if too wet, add more flour.
Step 3: Divide the batter into balls. Use a 2-tablespoon scoop.
Step 4: Freeze the balls if they seem sticky or loose, maybe 10 minutes. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 minute. Cool for 2 minutes.
Step 5: Dip the balls into the cooled, melted chocolate. Refrigerate the balls until set about 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
More Oreo Ball Flavors
- Oreo balls for Christmas. Sprinkle the balls with crushed cookies and Christmas or other holiday sprinkles.
- Pumpkin Oreo Balls. Instead of applesauce, use canned unsweetened pumpkin puree - not pumpkin pie puree. Taste-test and add a few tablespoon of maple syrup for sweetening.
- Peanut Butter Oreo Balls. Add 3 tablespoon of peanut butter to the mix. Depending how runny your peanut butter is, you might have to add more flour to create a rollable texture.
Recipe Tips
- Texture Adjustment: Add a little milk if the mixture feels crumbly, or more flour if too sticky.
- Blend a fresh apple with skin or use store-bought applesauce. Adjust for difference in liquid by adding milk or flour at the end.
- Flavor Boost: A pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder or chili pepper enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Extra Topping: Dust balls with cocoa powder as well as crushed cookies.
Storage
- Fridge: Keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge before enjoying.
Variations
- Nut-Free: Use oat flour and sunflower seed butter.
- Oreo-cookie-free: Use healthier sandwich cookies or dairy free chocolate chips instead.
- Gluten-free & dairy free: Be sure to use gluten-free and dairy-free cookies and melted chocolate chips.
- Protein Boost: Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or yogurt.
FAQS
Freeze them about 30 minutes, then submerge them with on hand in a 2-inch bowl of melted chocolate. Place on a parchment-lined pan and chill until set.
Yes these oreo brownie balls need to be chilled before dipping, and then kept chilled in the refrigerator or freezer to stay fresh.
These Oreo balls recipe need only Oreos, almond flour, applesauce and creates a decadent no-bake treat—and with only three key ingredients, it couldn't be easier to make.
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📖 Recipe
Oreo Brownie Balls (no bake)
Equipment
- Bowl
Ingredients
No bake date balls
- 1 cup Oreo cookies, crushed or healthier sandwich cookies*
- ¼ cup black cocoa powder or regular cocoa
- ⅔ cup applesauce or ¾ cup pureed fresh apple
- 1 ½ cup oat flour or 1 ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup Oreo cookies, crushed
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Instructions
Prep
- Either blend up a fresh apple - with skin, or use store-bought applesauce. If using prepared applesauce stick to ⅔ cup and you might have to add more flour because store-bought applesauce has more liquid.
- Crush Oreos.
Make brownie balls
- Add all ingredients to a bowl.1 cup Oreo cookies, crushed, ¼ cup black cocoa powder, ⅔ cup applesauce, 1 ½ cup oat flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Stir into a smooth, scoopable dough. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of milk at a time; if too wet, add more flour.
- Divide the batter into balls. Freeze until hard enough to dip, maybe 10 minutes.
Make chocolate topping
- Add the chocolate chips to a heat-safe measuring cup, microwave for 1 minute. Stir until thick and creamy.1 cup chocolate chips, 2 tablespoon coconut oil, ¼ cup Oreo cookies, crushed
- Dip the balls into the cooled, melted chocolate. Either lower the balls and roll with two forks, or use two fingers to plunge the balls into the chocolate leaving the flat base free of chocolate.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes and serve.
Dee Dine says
Instead of dates, I use applesauce or a blended fresh apple to sweeten these oreo balls.