An Easy No Bake Recipe!
These quick and easy havregrynskugler are so delicious! They have a rich chocolate flavor, and rolled oats give them a great texture. We love making them for the holidays, as they are a quick recipe that produces an amazing result. They are a great treat to have alongside a cup of coffee as you wrap presents or write holiday cards. Plus, if you’re already making tons of other cookies for the holidays, these are a nice break from baking. They would also make a lovely gift for any family or friends!
Variations
Our recipe is a basic version of havregrynskugler – but there are so many ways you can put your own spin on it! We like to roll our havregrynskugler in coconut flakes, because it just adds another great element of both flavor and texture. Feel free to roll them in dried fruit, chopped nuts, cocoa powder, sprinkles, etc. You can also add other essences if you prefer something other than vanilla, such as almond, orange, or other flavors!
Tips & Tricks
We use rolled oats because we like the texture, but instant oats would give a smoother consistency to the havregrynskugler. This recipe is super adaptable, so it is up to you! The best part about them is that they require no baking, so they are truly so easy. You just mix together the ingredients and shape them, then they are ready to eat. This could also be a nice project for kids, who usually find the havregrynskugler fun to shape and super yummy! We hope you make them – happy baking!
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Havregrynskugler (Oat Cocoa Balls)
Ingredients
- 113 grams (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 113 grams (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) sugar
- 25 grams (1/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp coffee, cooled to room temperature
- Pinch of salt
- 160 grams (about 2 cups) rolled oats
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Coconut flakes (optional)
- Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine softened butter, sugar, cocoa powder, coffee, vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (optional) and salt in a bowl. Mix until a paste forms.
- Add the oats gradually. You should end up with a dough that holds together and that you can shape into balls.
- Shape the dough into balls – the size is really up to you! We use our hands for this process so it can get a little messy!
- Roll the oat balls in coconut flakes or chopped nuts, or anything else you like. Store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
