No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Healthy)
These No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Healthy) are chewy, chocolaty, and naturally sweetened with just four simple ingredients—peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and oats. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, they’re a quick and wholesome snack or dessert ready in under 30 minutes with no oven required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30–40 minutes
- Yield: 19 cookies
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or raw cacao powder)
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 pinch sea salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth. Microwave in 20-second intervals (about 1–2 minutes total), whisking between rounds, until thickened.
- Add oats and cocoa powder to the bowl; mix until the dough is sticky and uniform. Stir in any optional add-ins if using.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten each cookie with a fork, and press in loose oats for texture.
- Freeze for 15–25 minutes until firm. Store cookies chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- For added depth of flavor, mix in a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder.
- Quick oats can be used but will result in a softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
