Description
Quick and easy no-bake chocolate oat cookies perfect for school lunches and snacks, made with simple pantry staples and no oven required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135 g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25 g)
- ½ cup peanut butter, creamy or chunky (125 g)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup (80 ml)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (57 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans), mini chocolate chips, flaxseed or chia seeds
Instructions
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, peanut butter, and honey together, stirring frequently until smooth and glossy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and unsweetened cocoa powder, stirring to evenly distribute the cocoa.
- Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the oats and cocoa, mixing thoroughly until the oats are fully coated and the mixture is thick and slightly sticky.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet using a heaping tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Let the cookies cool at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes, or chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes if desired.
- Once set, transfer the cookies to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
If the mixture is too runny, add more oats. If too dry, add a splash of milk (dairy or plant-based). Melt ingredients gently over low heat to avoid burning. Chill cookies if you want them firmer faster. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: no-bake cookies, chocolate oat cookies, school lunch snacks, easy snacks, peanut butter cookies, quick no-bake, healthy snacks