No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies combine the richness of chocolate and the healthiness of oats for a quick, guilt-free dessert option that is adaptable for various tastes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup Quick oats Main structure
- ½ cup Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for a healthier option
- 1 cup Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
- ¼ cup Cocoa powder For chocolate flavor
- ½ cup Peanut butter Can substitute with almond or sunflower seed butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk in a pot over medium-high heat.
- Heat until it boils for one minute, then take the pot off the heat.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla extract, and stir well.
- Add oats and mix until they are fully coated.
- Scoop the mix onto wax paper and let it cool before enjoying.
Notes
Let the mix cool a bit before scooping to keep the cookies' shape. Store cookies in an airtight container lined with parchment paper to keep them fresh.