Healthy No Bake Cookies
Quick and easy to prepare, these healthy no bake cookies are made with nutritious ingredients like oats and nut butter, allowing you to indulge guilt-free.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter You can use your preferred nut butter.
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup This adds sweetness.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut Optional for added flavor.
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips Optional; can enhance chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the nut butter and honey or maple syrup. Heat over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, and shredded coconut. Mix well.
- Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully coated and sticky.
- If adding mini chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Scoop out portions and form into small balls or drop onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the cookies to set.
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Notes
Measure ingredients accurately for best results. Experiment with different mix-ins to customize flavors. These cookies can be served at room temperature and stored in an airtight container.