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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! Easy to make like my peanut butter granola bars and cookie cups.
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!
Don’t forget to try my Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies and my Oatmeal Cookie Bars, too!
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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Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- ½ 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
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Recipes!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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 ❤️
Gorgeous! I have just gone vegan and have been craving a quick cookie fix and this was ideal so thank you so much for posting. I had to deviate slightly from the recipe and use coconut peanut butter but they are still so divine. Thanks so much xx
You’re so welcome Tara! ☺️ Ooh, coconut peanut butter sounds so good! So glad you enjoyed the cookies!
Thanks for sharing! Are they very crumbly?
Yum! These look great! Do they keep long?
I just made these with almond butter and they are delicious. A perfect healthy option to beat a sweet craving! Thanks so much, this one is a keeper!
They’re SO good with almond butter! It’s my pleasure. 🙂 Happy no-baking to ya, Mallory! .
These cookies are a staple at my house-soooo delicious. I also make them with molasses instead of maple syrup.
I’m so happy to hear that, Deb! 🙂 Oh, I bet these are AMAZING with molasses!
I only had enough oats to do half a batch. They turned out so good. I did mine on the stove. It was very fast. It only took a few minutes. I will make these again and share with my friends. Thank you for the recipe.
I’m so glad the stovetop method was still quick and easy for you, Angela. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to let me know how they turned out for you. ☺️
I couldnt find the recipe maybe i wasnt looking in the right spot but i scrolled through this whole thing and coulnt find it please help
Hi Kelly! The recipe is at the bottom of the post, well before the comments, and outlined in a thin gray border. Hope this helps! 🙂
Oh my goodness!!
I made these with some modifications .
My 87 year old mom lives with us. Be for moving in with us she pretty much ate the SAD. She really enjoyed her sweets.
I added some vegan chocolate chips and used baby flaked oats (mom only has uppers 🙂 )
That taste better than the unhealthy version I use to make .
It’s so wonderful to hear that you and your mom enjoyed my recipe! 🙂 Your modifications sound absolutely mouthwatering. Three cheers for them tasting better than the unhealthy versions you used to make. I really appreciate you letting me know how they turned out! .
I made the cookies for my family and they loved them! I will make them for my brother’s birthday!
That’s so wonderful to hear, Riannyn! 🙂 Please wish your brother a big, ol’ “Happy Birthday!!” for me. Enjoy! xo
Once again, your food looks incredible!
Thank you! Happy No-Baking! 😉