Healthier No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Indulge your chocolate cravings guilt-free with these healthier no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies! We've boosted the oats (using regular, not quick-cooking, for extra texture), amped up the cocoa, and significantly reduced the sugar and butter. These chewy, delicious cookies are packed with flavor and require no baking – perfect for a quick and satisfying treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 93.2 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.1 (7 Reviews)
Healthier No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Healthier No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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How to Make Healthier No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, for exactly one minute.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Stir until the butter and peanut butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add 3 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking) and stir thoroughly until all the oats are evenly coated.
  6. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a sheet of wax paper. Allow the cookies to cool completely (at least 2 hours) before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

6g

Carbs

4g