Description
Indulge in these guilt-free Healthy No Bake Cookies that are simple to make and bursting with wholesome ingredients. These no-bake cookies are perfect for a quick and satisfying treat without the need for an oven.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Additions:
- 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cocoa powder, and salt until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add Oats and Extras: Mix in the rolled oats until fully coated. Optionally, fold in chia seeds or flaxseed and mini chocolate chips.
- Shape the Cookies: Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Use a spoon or scoop to form small mounds on a parchment-lined tray. Flatten them if desired.
- Chill and Enjoy: Refrigerate the cookies for 30–60 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for later.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for a longer shelf life.
- For a nut-free alternative, try sunflower seed butter.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like shredded coconut or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
