3 Ingredient No Bake Cookies (Vegan) – Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies!
The EASIEST recipe for 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter cookies!
Just a few minutes of prep for chewy ‘n satisfying vegan no bake cookies packed with rolled oats and creamy peanut butter. The best 3 ingredient no bake cookies!
How are you today? Hungry, tired, and perhaps ready for the easiest snack ever? What great timing… I’ve just revved up my easy no bake cookies engine and am about to share…
The best 3 ingredient no bake cookies! Nay, the best 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter cookies! Er… the best healthy no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies. Oh, boy.
Okay, fine… I may have had one or three too many no bake cookies while testing recipes, but it’s all for the greater (yummier) good, ya know?
So are you ready for the best vegan no bake cookies ever? All you need are 3 ingredients, a few minutes of prep, and an appetite for something healthy and delicious! Let’s no bake these cookies!
What are no bake cookies?
No bake cookies are, quite simply, cookies that are made without any baking involved. Specifically, no bake cookies are made without the use of an oven.
Traditionally, no bake cookies [1] are made with stovetop heating. In traditional no bake cookies, you’d heat sugar, milk, butter and cocoa to create a sticky mixture for your cookies. Here’s one example of classic no bake cookies.
Then, you’d add oats, vanilla and peanut butter into that sticky mixture, thereby creating a cookie dough. You’d let them set, voila, no bake cookies! Here’s another example of no bake cookies.
Today, we’re making an easier, healthy & vegan version of no bake cookies. Today’s no bake cookies don’t require butter or cocoa powder. They’re peanut butter focused and made with just 3 simple ingredients. Check it out below.
3 ingredients for no bake peanut butter cookies
These 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter cookies are made with just 3 simple ingredients. Check it out:
- Peanut butter
- Rolled oats
- Maple syrup
how to make 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies
Today, we’re gonna learn how to make no bake cookies without milk, no banana and dairy free. These 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal cookies are so easy!
Remember, the photo tutorial below is just an overview. You’ll want to scroll to the bottom of the post to see exact instructions and ingredients in the recipe card.
First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. You can even use a plate!
Second, whisk together peanut butter and maple syrup in a large bowl.
You want to make sure the peanut butter and maple syrup are thoroughly whisked together, creating a cohesive mixture that’s like soft frosting. ⬇️
Third, heat this sweetened peanut butter mixture until warm, fragrant, and just a bit dried out.
Check out the teeny, tiny bubbles that appear when the mixture is ready.
Fourth, add rolled oats to that same bowl. Then, stir and fold until well-mixed.
Fifth, scoop and drop balls of peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
Then, grab a fork and flatten no bake cookies to desired thickness. Make a crisscross pattern.
Lastly, chill peanut butter oatmeal cookies until firm. Then, enjoy the best vegan no bake cookies!
q&a for healthy no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies
- How do I store these 3 ingredient peanut butter oatmeal cookies?
- Store your no bake cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 month in the fridge or at room temperature.
- Can I freeze these 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter cookies?
- Yes! Store your vegan no bake cookies in a freezer-friendly container for up to 2 months. Just make sure to thaw cookies before enjoying.
- Are there stovetop directions for these healthy no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies?
- Yes! Check out the Notes section of the recipe for directions.
- Why are these no bake cookies made without milk?
- Because I can! Lol. J/K! I wanted to reduce the amount of ingredients in these 3 ingredient no bake cookies to as little as possible. Milk is just not needed in this recipe.
- Can I reduce the amount of maple syrup in these no bake cookies?
- Yes, you can reduce the maple syrup a bit. Just make sure to balance that out by reducing the oats as well—play around with it! You can also use my Easy Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies, which is made with less sweetener. 🙂
- What can I do to reduce the amount of sugar in these no bake peanut butter cookies?
- Try substituting some or all of the maple syrup in this recipe with this low-carb, low sugar liquid monkfruit sweetener. I’ve used it in a number of keto recipes and had wonderful results.
- Can I use quick oats in these no bake vegan cookies?
- I wouldn’t recommend it. Some readers have tried using quick oats with varied success. Stick to old-fashion oats for the best results.
- Can I use other types of nut or seed butter in these no bake cookies?
- Yes! If you’re nut-free, use sunflower seed butter. If you’d like to use another nut butter, try almond butter, cashew butter or even pecan butter!
The best 3 ingredient no bake cookies: delicious no bake peanut butter cookies packed with oatmeal, made with healthy vegan ingredients.
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3 Ingredient No Bake Cookies (Vegan) – Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies!
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16–22 cookies (mine made 19.5 cookies) 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
The EASIEST recipe for 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter cookies! Just a few minutes of prep for chewy ‘n satisfying vegan no bake cookies packed with rolled oats and creamy peanut butter. The best 3 ingredient no bake cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk together until well mixed. *Stovetop instructions in Notes.
- Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments.
- Add oats to the peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Using a fork, flatten cookies to desired thickness.
- Chill in the freezer for 15-25 mins, until firm. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Looking for a lower sugar version? Try this –> Easy Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
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Notes
*Stovetop Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat and carefully pour over the dry mixture.
Where to Buy Ingredients: Organic Peanut Butter | Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Pure Maple Syrup
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container, such as these reusable zip bags, in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 1 month. After the first day, you can store them at room temperature—they’ll be more firm.
Freezing Instructions: Store no bake cookies in freezer-friendly container or bag for 1-2 months. These reusable storage bags are freezer-friendly. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 5-15 minutes before enjoying.
Recommended Tools: Medium Cookie Scoop | Unbleached Parchment Paper | Baking Sheet
Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 22 servings per recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert, Snacks
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Alright, so I may have lost control of the introduction to today’s no bake cookies recipe… forgive me. 😉 Wanna make some cookies? 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you think of today’s vegan no bake cookies! Thanks for stopping by…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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I am interested in trying this recipe. do these cookies freeze/ store well? what do you think? thanks! Mary
Hi Devin! Yep, they freeze wonderfully. Just let them thaw for a few minutes before eating. 🙂
Easy to make, modify and (obviously) eat. Great cookie!
Haha that’s so great to hear Mark!
My daughter just requested we bake cookies and it’s 90 here so baking wasn’t going to happen! These were so quick and scrumptious! Next time I might try omitting a small amount of oats and adding mini chocolate chips in their place 🙂 Thanks so much!
Haha oh I feel you—no one wants to turn on the oven in that heat! . So glad you two enjoyed the recipe!
I made half the recipe. Additionally, instead of using 1 cup of oats, I used 3/4 cup of oats plus 1/4 cup of toasted coconut. It was fantastic!
I have always wanted to try a recipe making energy balls. Well, this recipe is a flattened version of no-bake energy balls.
Ooh… I absolutely love peanut butter, coconut and oats together! Sounds so yummy, Connie! So true that these are basically flattened no bake energy balls. Enjoy!
I made these using one cup oats and one cup toasted coconut.
They are good!
Thank you for easy yummy recipes.
Oh I’m so glad to hear it Leeanne! . You are so very welcome!
This is a wonderful recipe. Simple and DELICOUS!!!! My daughter and I added cinnamon to the tops made it extra special for us.
Thank you!
Ooh that sounds so yummy Kiesha! . I’m so happy you and your daughter enjoyed the recipe!
Made these for my GF mom and she loved them!
Woohoo! I’m so happy she enjoyed them!
I love this recipe because my kiddos can make them by themselves and they don’t even realize they’re healthy!
LOL sounds like the perfect situation! ..
These would disappear in our house! These are mouth watering!
Oh yes, they disappear in my house too! .
I know what the next cookie to fill my cookie jar will be! These look wonderful!
LOL sounds like the perfect plan!
I just made these with my two children! So easy and delicious! I just started to make GF and sugar free treats because of health concerns. These definitely hit the spot!
Aw you made this with your little ones? How fun! . So glad to hear you enjoyed them!
3 ingredients and no bake? I’m in
That’s what I like to hear! .
Summer is the perfect season for no bake desserts! This is the best flavor!
Exactly! Who wants to turn on the oven now anyway? .
I’ve been craving peanut butter, these cookies need to happen asap!
LOL oh yeah they do! .
Just made them and they turned out wonderful! I added some chocolate chips and really like then that way. They were amazing even without the chocolate though. Definately a keeper!
Awesome! So glad to hear it Kassie!
I loved these! So easy to make and so delish!
Yay! So glad to hear it Toni!
I had no idea that would be something people would search for, but now that I see these cookies, I want to try them, too! They look delicious!
Yep! . Thanks Sues!
I am in peanut butter heaven right now! These aren’t going to last one night in my house.
Haha I like the sound of that! And that’s about as long as they last in my house too! .
These cookies look super yum. Thanks for the detailed instruction, it’s super helpful.
You’re so welcome Meghna!
I add coco into mine. They are eatten gone in 24 hours
This is an old post, but had to comment. I was craving something sweet late at night, and don’t keep sweets in the house, but have all 3 of these ingredients, and recently went vegan. Only added a few tablespoons of Vermont maple syrup, and that was plenty for me. I may have eaten several cookies worth straight from the bowl… They took me less than 5 min to make, and the oats filled my tummy and everything else satisfied my sweet craving. Will be following your blog from now on =)
Woohoo! I know, I’m always “sampling” these cookies while I’m making them. . So glad you enjoyed them Ceci, and so happy to have you!
I wanted something sweet NOW so I had to use the ingredients I had on hand. I halved the recipe and used half vanilla almond butter and half peter pan whipped creamy peanut butter. I used Cary’s sugar free pancake syrup instead of maple syrup. I let that mixture cool a bit so I could add Lilly’s stevia-sweetened chocolate chips. Also, I had no room in my freezer and no parchment or wax paper so I used foil and put them in the fridge (what all was left anyway, lol). They are freaking AWESOME!!! I WILL be making these again.
Yay! So happy that you enjoyed them Reynada! . I know, sometimes you need a sweet fix and you gotta make do with what you’ve got.