8-Ingredient Oreo Balls
These Oreo balls are made with simple ingredients, but you’d never know it from the taste! They’re rich, chocolatey, and naturally sweetened — and the secret is black cocoa powder. That’s what gives them that deep, classic Oreo flavor and dark color without actually using Oreos. Once they’re dipped in white chocolate, they’re soft and fudgy on the inside with the perfect sweet shell on the outside. Easy to make, better-for-you, and still taste like the real thing.
Tips for Switching Ingredients and Flavors
Here’s a secret tip for making these Oreo balls even more versatile. If peanut butter isn’t your thing or you have an allergy, you can swap it for any nut or seed butter or even applesauce like we do in our Apple Cinnamon Balls. Dates also work beautifully for a naturally sweet, chewy twist. If Oreo isn’t calling your name, do not worry, we have a whole lineup of other flavors to try, from Espresso and Brownie Balls to Cinnamon Roll, Pumpkin, and so many more!
Making cookie dough balls can feel intimidating, but here’s a cheat code. Freeze them completely before dipping and the chocolate sets in a flash with no melty disasters (we’ve all been there).
Not feeling like coating the whole thing? Just dunk the bottoms and let them chill on parchment paper. Once the chocolate is fully set, it should peel right off the paper, leaving you with perfect, fudgy little cookie dough bites that are as fun to eat as they are to make.
If you are feeling like you want a little extra challenge, you can also drizzle the leftover chocolate on top for a pretty, bakery-style finish that adds an extra layer of chocolatey goodness!
Why I Measure in Grams (and You Might Want To, Too)
If you’ve ever made the same recipe twice and gotten two totally different results, the measuring method is often the reason.
Professional bakeries almost always measure by weight, not volume. Measuring cups leave room for inconsistency—especially with ingredients that pack differently depending on how you scoop or pour them. A scale removes all of that guesswork.
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One of the biggest offenders is sugar. Different sugars (and even the same sugar measured by different people) can vary wildly in volume, but 100 grams is always 100 grams. Measuring by weight gives you repeatable, bakery-consistent results and cuts down on extra dishes at the same time.
A food scale is one of the best (and most affordable) investments you can make for your kitchen if you love baking and want your recipes to turn out exactly the same every time.
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I started using this protein powder when it first launched, and it’s become one of those things I rebuy every month without a second thought. The vanilla genuinely tastes like vanilla ice cream, and the chocolate just like your favorite soft serve. It doesn’t have that chalky texture or heavy protein taste, which I am so grateful for.
Most mornings, I stir this into my coffee or matcha, toss it into smoothies, or even add it to no-bake balls like these! I’ve even baked with it, and it works so well. The ingredients list is so simple, and the one bag will last me about a month if I am using it daily–which is a really practical and healthy swap for some of my coffee shop runs!
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Ingredients To Prepare
Before baking, take a few minutes to gather the ingredients below and to ensure that they are soft, chewy, and perfectly chocolatey!
Once you have all of the ingredients ready to go, you’re officially set up for brookie ball success. I always recommend measuring everything out ahead of time.
Healthy Oreo Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup protein powder ~2 scoops
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 5 tbsp honey
- 5 tbsp black cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup milk I used almond
- 2 tsp vanilla optional
- 1 1/2 cup white chocolate
Method
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the old-fashioned oats to a blender or food processor and blend until they turn into a fine oat flour.
- Pour the blended oats into the peanut butter mixture, then add the protein powder and black cocoa powder. Mix everything together until a thick, slightly dry dough forms.
- Slowly add the milk, one splash at a time, mixing as you go, until the dough becomes soft and easy to roll.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each scoop between your hands until smooth and round.
- Place the Oreo balls on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 30–45 minutes, or until firm.
- Melt the white chocolate until smooth.
- Dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, coating completely, then place them back on the lined sheet. Refrigerate for another 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Enjoy right away, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
