No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cookies
Whip up these irresistibly easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cookies! Perfect for a quick treat, these healthy-ish cookies require no oven and are packed with the classic flavor combination you love.
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Spatula
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup salted butter (1 stick)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder (preferably Dutch process)
- 4 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Gently combine milk, butter, sugar, and cocoa powder in a large saucepan. Heat over high, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a rolling boil – this creates our rich chocolatey base!
- Immediately remove the pan from the heat to stop cooking.
- Stir in the wholesome quick oats, pure vanilla extract, and creamy peanut butter. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until everything is beautifully combined and glossy.
- Allow the mixture to cool down for a few minutes until it's no longer hot to the touch and comfortable to handle. Then, scoop and shape into delicious cookie mounds of your desired size on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Chill your tempting treats in the refrigerator for at least one hour to set them firmly. Once chilled, simply serve and savor!
Notes
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 150
- Total Carbs: 20g
- Net Carbs: 18g
- Fats: 9g
- Protein: 4g
