Healthy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These no bake cookies are made with a few simple ingredients and can be enjoyed for breakfast, snack or dessert!
Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mashed banana about 1/2 a banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium sized saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup and banana until melted and smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from heat.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract. Add the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Fold together with a rubber spatula until combined. Let cool for two minutes, then fold in the chocolate chips. It's okay if the chocolate chips melt a little.
- Using a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and place on the cookie sheet. Place the cookies in the refrigerator until set, at least 30 minutes. Store the cookies in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!
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Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS
- Peanut Butter: Creamy natural peanut butter works best. You can also use chunky peanut butter, but the texture of the cookies may be different. You can also substitute with almond butter.
- Maple Syrup: Adds a subtle sweetness and helps bind the cookies. You can also substitute with agave or honey, if desired.
- Chocolate Chips: Enjoy Life chocolate chips are a great vegan and gluten free brand.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.8mg