Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Delicious and healthy no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies made with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, honey, oats, and cocoa powder. These cookies are easy to prepare without any baking and perfect for a quick sweet treat that can be enjoyed cold or frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- ¼ cup coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper and set aside to ensure the cookies do not stick during setting.
- Melt and combine wet ingredients: In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey, sea salt, and coconut oil. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is melted and well combined.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the pure vanilla extract and unsweetened cocoa powder until fully incorporated, creating a rich chocolate peanut butter base.
- Mix in oats: Add the quick-cooking oats to the mixture and stir well to evenly distribute the oats throughout the chocolate base.
- Incorporate coconut: Add the shredded unsweetened coconut and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are completely combined.
- Form cookies: Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Chill to set: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator or freezer and let the cookies cool until completely hardened, about 30 minutes to an hour depending on your fridge/freezer.
- Serve and store: Enjoy the cookies cold or frozen for a refreshing treat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey to make the recipe vegan.
- Use butter instead of coconut oil for a different flavor profile.
- Quick oats are recommended for the best texture, but rolled oats can be used with a slightly chewier texture.
- The cookies are best served chilled or frozen as they hold their shape better and provide a cool, indulgent treat.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to a week.
Keywords: no-bake cookies, chocolate peanut butter cookies, healthy cookies, easy dessert, quick snack, vegetarian dessert
