• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Oatmeal with a Fork
  • RECIPES
  • FAVORITES
  • ABOUT ME
  • SUBSCRIBE
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • FAVORITES
  • ABOUT ME
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • FAVORITES
    • ABOUT ME
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Healthy Desserts

    No-Bake Cinnamon Oatmeal Truffles (NO Added Sugar or Oil)

    Published: Jan 6, 2014 · Modified: Aug 7, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

    Jump to Recipe  ↓

    Just another truffle recipe?

    truf11

    ...maybe...but this blog is where I post what I've been eating, making, etc., and since I've been eating a boatload of these lately, I had to post them!

    My husband and I literally fight over these (and by 'fight', I mean I hide them, he sniffs them out, eats them, and then gets yelled at and beat by yours truly). 😀

    So, with all of the truffle/snack-ball recipes out there, let's have a gander at why you might want to try these:

    • Only 5 ingredients (Claire Robinson says salt is a freebie, so no comment lip.)
    • Sugar and sweetener-free
    • Added cinnamon helps control insulin and blood sugar levels
    • Oats add fiber and keep you full
    • Walnuts add omega-3 for things like healthy skin and depression
    • Only 82 calories per truffle

    truf22

    Print Recipe
    5 from 4 votes

    Cinnamon Oatmeal Truffles (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Servings: 12 truffles
    Calories: 82kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • 1 c. oats
    • ½ c. walnuts pumpkin seeds also work if you are nut-free
    • ¾ t. cinnamon pie spice is also delicious
    • ¼ t. salt
    • 12 dates I use Medjool dates, so they are fairly large
    • 1 T. water

    Instructions

    • Process the oats, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt until the oats and walnuts are ground into the consistency of a meal.
    • Remove the oat/walnut mix.
    • Process dates until they are broken down and form a ball of paste in the processor.
    • Add back the oat/walnut mix, along with the water.
    • Process until well combined.
    • Roll into approximately 12 balls.
    • Eat immediately or refrigerate.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are based on using walnuts and cinnamon. Weight Watchers points (new system):

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Sodium: 51mg | Sugar: 5.4g | Fiber: 1.8g | Calories: 82kcal | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Fat: 3.5g | Protein: 2.4g | Carbohydrates: 11.5g

    I like to eat these for snacks or when I start craving something sweet. I've even made these at night a few times in order to avoid eating cookies right before going to bed.

    truf33

    There's nothing incredibly spectacular about this recipe, but I love them so much and had to share them.

    So often I've stood staring blankly into the fridge, hungry and searching for something to eat that I don't possess, when it dawns on me that these babies are hidden in the veggie drawer. Teehee.

    What do you like to snack on?

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    You may also like

    • Oatmeal Sunbutter Cookies (Oil-Free!)
      Oatmeal Sunbutter Cookies (Oil-Free!)
    • Instant Pot Applesauce (NO Added Sugar)
      Instant Pot Applesauce (NO Added Sugar)
    • No Sugar Added Blueberry Pie Bars
      No Sugar Added Blueberry Pie Bars
    • No Sugar Added Grape Popsicles
      No Sugar Added Grape Popsicles
    « Mushroom Brown Rice Pilaf (Vegan)
    Vegetable Meatloaf Sliders (GF, Egg-Free) »
    1.8K shares
    • Share
    • Yummly

    Filed Under: Healthy Desserts, Oatmeal Recipes

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kathy Williamson

      January 30, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      These are delicious and very filling. My mom expects truffles to have a surprise in the center and I suppose I could put a nut or a date in there but I don't want to raise the calorie count, so I just call them oatmeal bites.

      Reply
      • Kathy Williamson

        January 30, 2020 at 5:21 pm

        PS I forgot to thank you for the recipe, I am very bad at coming up with ideas so this has been a great addition to the healthy repertoire. Also I sometimes use a slap-type chopper so the balls are more bumpy, just a variation - and I mix the final product by pressing it around in a shaker bag -or give it to a kid to do - then use a cookie dough spoon with a squishy back because I am also terrible at getting uniform sizes.

        Reply
    2. Chelsea

      April 16, 2016 at 5:48 am

      Hello! Trying this recipe this morning...thought I had all the ingredients but realized I forgot the Walnuts! Its currently pouring rain outside and I do not want to go out in it to grab some. But the only other nut I have is Cashews...which I love, do you think they'd ruin it? Should I just add more oats to compensate the difference in amount? Idc at all about the nutritional info, so if thats the only change I won't care! Lol

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 17, 2016 at 2:21 pm

        Hi Chelsea,

        Sorry for the delay, the cashews should work fine!

        Reply
    3. Els heventhal

      March 26, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      it sound really good, but I am not a fan of dates anything else that would be good

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 27, 2015 at 7:23 am

        Apricots or prunes might be good!

        Reply
    4. Melanie

      September 25, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Hi, I want to make these at school with my class! Can I make them without nuts due to allergies? Could I substitute something for the nuts or....?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 25, 2014 at 9:02 am

        Hi Melanie,

        You might try these instead: https://www.oatmealwithafork.com/2014/03/07/kid-friendly-carob-oat-truffles-nut-free-date-free-vegan/

        Reply
    5. Abeera

      September 07, 2014 at 6:45 am

      Hey,just wondering it is quick oats that we are supposed to use? And no need to cook them..Will these be ok to give to my 3 year old?

      Reply
      • Lauren

        September 07, 2014 at 8:48 am

        Hi Abeera,

        You can use either quick or regular oats for these, no need to bake! You have to make the call with your toddler, as I don't know your allergy situation or what he/she can eat, but I would give them to my girls! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Chrystal

      August 02, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Lauren, do you think pecans would work and taste good? I have an abundant source of them and would love to be able to use them. Thanks! Loving your blog!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        August 02, 2014 at 9:45 am

        Hi Chrystal,

        I think pecans would work great! Thanks for reading! 😀

        Reply
    7. Sarah

      July 13, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      I think your nutritional information is incorrect. If you are using 12 dates to make 12 truffles, that is one date per truffle. One medjool date has 16 - 24g sugar depending on size. That's a lot more than 5!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 13, 2014 at 1:36 pm

        Sarah,

        You'll find the nutritional information for dates to be extremely varied, depending on what site you use. Mine weigh anywhere from 0.3-0.5 of an ounce, which, at it's highest sugar content, only has nine grams of sugar, so I'm unsure where you're getting your stats. I provide the nutritional information as a FREE service here, and do not calculate every single gram of anything, so please use it at your own risk.

        Reply
    8. Natalie @ Once Upon a Cutting Board

      March 31, 2014 at 8:53 am

      I made these last week and loved them! I can't believe how easy they were and that with so few ingredients, they still reminded me so much of oatmeal raisin cookies! Thanks for sharing the recipe, it's one I'll be making often! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 31, 2014 at 8:59 am

        Thanks so much Natalie! It's such a compliment when another blogger makes a recipe. 😀

        Reply
    9. Andrew

      March 30, 2014 at 2:28 am

      What type of oats did you use for this recipe? Thanks so much 😉

      Reply
      • Lauren

        March 30, 2014 at 7:50 am

        Hi Andrew,

        I used regular rolled oats. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Erica {Coffee & Quinoa}

      March 10, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      Can't stop checking out your raw desserts. YUM!

      Reply
    11. The Vegan 8

      February 27, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      These look great! I have a very similar recipe, Snickerdoodle bites, but I use maple syrup instead of dates for the sweetener and almond butter. I unfortunately don't like dates. 🙁 I really wish I did because I know how good they are for us! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        February 27, 2014 at 1:03 pm

        Thank you! I can tell you that I love raw almond butter, but recently became allergic to it! It's not exactly the same as having a distaste for a food, but we both have foods we'd like to be eating! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Emma

      February 27, 2014 at 4:01 am

      These look like the perfect snack for skiing! I will be giving them a bash next weekend!

      Reply
    13. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat

      January 18, 2014 at 11:01 am

      Love this simple recipe. Such a refreshing treat after the holidays!

      Reply
    14. Maria @ Little Miss Cornucopia

      January 08, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      I love simple truffle/ball/bite recipes like this! This combination sounds divine! Definitely pinned/bookmarked this one.

      Reply
    15. Rachel (teacher-chef)

      January 07, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      YUM, I am a big fan of anything cinnamon, and think that these will fit the "I want to eat healthier" bill - thanks, you have found a new reader 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 07, 2014 at 7:46 pm

        Thanks so much Rachel! 😀

        Reply
    16. Ashley

      January 07, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Seriously delicious!! Just made these and I swear they taste like oatmeal raisin cookie dough bites! thanks for the recipe.. definitely a keeper!

      Reply
      • Lauren

        January 07, 2014 at 3:42 pm

        That's awesome Ashley! I'm so happy you liked them. 😀

        Reply
    17. Matt @ Runner Savvy

      January 06, 2014 at 5:54 pm

      These look delicious!

      Reply
    18. Gabby @ the veggie nook

      January 06, 2014 at 6:39 am

      Never apologize for posting so many truffle recipes- in my opinion, you can never have too many of them 😉

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi there, I'm Lauren Goslin, and I've been a food blogger for over ten years. My goal with this blog is to show you healthy, lower sugar recipes that my family and I enjoy.

    More about me →

    Sugar-Free Recipes

    • Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Cup Candy Bars (Sugar-Free!)
    • No Sugar, No Oil Chocolate Chip Muffins
    • Sugar-Free Carob Candies

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    AboutContactPrivacy Policy

    COPYRIGHT ©2022, OATMEAL WITH A FORK. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    1.8K shares