Description
These healthy no bake chocolate peanut butter cookies are a delicious, refined sugar-free treat that combines creamy peanut butter, rich cacao, and natural maple syrup. Quick and easy to prepare, they require no baking and are perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter (only peanuts and salt)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, measured solid
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups quick oats
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and solid coconut oil. Stir continuously until the mixture is melted and well combined to create a smooth base.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and raw cacao powder until the mixture is evenly blended and chocolatey.
- Incorporate Oats: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the quick oats thoroughly to combine them with the chocolate peanut butter mixture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a mini cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie batter onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten the tops gently if you prefer flatter cookies.
- Chill and Set: Place the cookies in the refrigerator and chill until they are firm and hardened, which usually takes about 10 minutes. Once set, store the cookies in an airtight container refrigerated or frozen.
Notes
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Use natural creamy peanut butter that contains only peanuts and salt to keep the cookies healthy.
- Quick oats are recommended for the best texture, but rolled oats can be substituted if necessary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
