4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (V, GF, DF): an easy recipe for perfectly chewy no bake peanut butter cookies bursting with chocolate flavor. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Protein-Rich.
Question: what’s your favorite texture of peanut butter? Crunchy, creamy, or in between? How about salted or unsalted? Would you use salted or unsalted peanut butter for these 3 ingredient peanut butter no bake energy bites?
When I was a little kid, I absolutely loved crunchy, salted peanut butter. That texture and flavor was just everything. But as an adult, I’m all about the creamy. And the unsalted because sometimes that salt just throws the entire recipe out of whack.
I know a few brave folks who’ve swapped the creamy peanut butter in one of my recipes with crunchy with exciting results. I say exciting because it totally makes my eye tick with worry over these changes and the unexpected results that may occur.
Y’all are just way more brave than me. 😉
Meanwhile, I guess I just got to thinking (too much apparently) over creamy vs. crunchy. And now I’m realizing that I need to find new interests. Heh heh. I’d ask my mom for advice on this, but then she’d just start telling me why she likes crunchy more than creamy and discuss the merits of homemade peanut butter over store-bought. Then she’d suggest adding almond butter and we’d get into a whole thing about the differences between the two. Then, she’d ask me to make these no bake chocolate peanut butter cup oatmeal bars with almond butter and see how those would taste. Then… oy!
Like mother, like daughter. What can I say? 🙂
The cookie doesn’t fall far from the plate. Yep, I just gave myself a cheesy chuckle over that one. Now, onto today’s Peanut Butter Lover’s treat: may I present to you my 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies!
Peanut butter is SO a theme on this blog. SEE: peanut butter coconut oatmeal cookies, 4 ingredient no bake peanut butter coconut bites, easy vegan peanut butter cookies, peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, and… seriously there’s more. But I would be going on for days!
Now, who else is happy about this? Remember a while back, I told you a friend asked me if chocolate was a theme for Beaming Baker? At first I was a tad insulted, then hungry, then like, duh, then, like… Why, yes, it is!!! Ending on a proud and stomach-rumbling note, of course.
But what about peanut butter? I think last year I went one whole month without releasing a peanut butter recipe. And let me tell you folks, it was an edgy month. Things just didn’t sit right with me. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up at random intervals, I’d randomly start craving peanuts, I’d hear pitches of noise that Erik wouldn’t hear.
And the problem? Severe peanut butter deficiency.
Self-prescribed, of course. But if you know of a good peanut butter doctor, please recommend me immediately! 😉
Alright, this is all in jest… but, still! Peanut butter is just one of those ingredients that’s super protein-packed, full of good fats, goes well with everything, and just plain ol, stinking (and by stinking, I mean delicously) nutrient-rich.
Plus, you add chocolate to the equation and you’re set for the month. At which point, I shall be sharing another peanut butter lover recipe. 🙂
These 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are the amalgamation of all the tasty, nutritious, awesome ingredients that I hope are sitting right there, in your pantry. Cocoa powder, oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, and—wait a minute, that’s it! Just a handful, nay less than a handful, of ingredients to make your new favorite treat.
According to my sister Penny, an international expert on the Chocolate Peanut Butter combo, these 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies “taste just like real chocolate peanut butter cookies!!!” Well, folks, I’m here to tell you these are, in fact, real chocolate peanut butter cookies. And they do taste unbelievably good.
Have a look at some of its finest selling points. 🙂 These super easy chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies are:
- chewy, like woah
- easy to make and even easier to eat (trust me, I know this firsthand) 😉
- yummy for a whole month (and more, but they totally won’t last that long)
- deliciously protein-packed
- vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- just the gluten free no bake cookie you’ve been looking for
- wonderfully refined sugar-free
- the solution to all of your gluten free no bake cookie needs
- the perfect peanut butter no bake dessert to complement your snack repertoire
- the first step in earning your peanut butter doctorate
Are you ready to satisfy all of your chocolate peanut butter cravings? Okay, fine, here are a few more to tickle your fancy: 4 ingredient no bake chocolate peanut butter bars, peanut butter no bake energy bites, 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies. There, all better now? 🙂 I’m so pleased that you’re here, no baking and baking with me. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe! In the meantime, tell me:
What’s your favorite ingredient to make snacks with?
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤
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If you loved these perfectly chewy 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, then you’ll love these easy healthy snack recipes:
☀︎ Gluten Free Vegan Peanut Butter Snack Recipes ☀︎
- 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Gluten Free Peanut Butter Granola Bars
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
- 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites Recipe
- 3 Ingredient Homemade KIND Coconut Almond Bar Recipe, just for fun!
- 1 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 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.
- Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until warm and fragrant, and the mixture begins to dry out and become fluffy (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop instructions in Notes.
- Add oats and cocoa powder to the peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined.
- Using a 2-tablespoon 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 firm, or allow to thaw for 10-15 minutes. Cookies will become soft and chewy at room temperature. Storing instructions below.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 1 month.
- *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.
- More No Bake Peanut Butter Healthy Snacks: (all v, gf, df): no bake peanut butter cup oatmeal bars, no bake peanut butter coconut energy bites, 3 ingredient no bake gluten free peanut butter granola bars
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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
OXO Mixing Bowls | Maple Syrup | Cooling Rack | 2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | GF Rolled Oats (Bulk) | Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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I LOVE no bake cookies! I’ll have to try this healthier version!
Then you’ll just love these! 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you think!
These cookies remind me of a cookie I used to make when I was a kid — we loved them because there was no baking involved and the ingredients were always in the house. Thanks for reminding me of this one!
It’s always the best when you already have the ingredients! They’re so easy to make. 🙂 Hope you get to try!
I love that these are no bake. I’m a massive chewy cookie fan!
The chewier, the better! 😉
I don’t think I have a preference when it comes to peanut butter – I love ALL the textures – gah currently there’s an open container of crunchy PB and creamy PB and a bag of chocolate chips on my kitchen counter and both containers of PB have spoons in them – and that’s all am saying!!
🙂
I am a huge, huge fan of PB+Chocolate and combining the two in a NO BAKE treat is my idea of heaven on earth! I could do some serious damage to that stack there, Demeter – all by myself!
Happy Monday to ya – hoping this week is wonderful for you and yours! xoxo
Any way you can have it, you’ll take it!! <--that's basically how I feel all the time! But if I had to choose... 😉 Make a batch! I know you'll just love these. Happy Monday, Shashi! xoxo
No bake recipes are always great! We can’t do peanuts here b/c of an allergy but I bet soynut butter would work here too.
They’re the best! So ridiculously easy! Yep, you can totally use soynut butter too! 🙂
I cannot eat chocolate. I know… it sucks. (I get really bad migraines from caffeine.)
What would you replace the cocoa powder by in here? Can I just omit it and not replace it?
Hi Stephanie, I’m so sorry to hear that! I suffer from chronic migraines, so I feel ya. Yes, you can! Here’s the 3 ingredient version without cocoa (dry is adjusted): 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies. Can’t wait to hear what you think! 🙂
There are dairy free chips. My grandson is allergic to dairy but loves chocolate chip cookies so I make them with dairy free chips. Hope this help with eliminating migraines.
I am a huge fan of all things Pb too! I always feel guilty when I make “the other” no bakes because I eat too many. I LOVE this recipe. Can’t wait to try these!
So glad to like the recipe! 🙂 Guilt-free treats are so much better than the others–who has time for guilt? 😉
I was just thinking to make something delicious for a snack for my kid! This is perfect!
Wonderful! I hope you two get to try this! 🙂
These sound amazing! Adding to my list of desserts for this weekend.
Thanks Des! Can’t wait to hear what you think! 🙂
Had my attention at no bake cookies.
They’re truly so much fun! 🙂
Not much beats a no bake cookie. They are simply the best and these top that list.
Agreed! So glad to hear you like them. 🙂
Loving these cookies for a healthier treat option! I need to make them this weekend!
Oh yeah! They’re so great for making on the weekend–talk about meal prep! 🙂
My kids will love these!
They certainly will! Enjoy! 🙂
These sound easy and delicious. I try not to use a lot of sweeteners. Any thoughts about reducing the quantity of maple syrup? Like how much could I cut it down before ruining the whole deal??
Thank you! You might be able to reduce the maple syrup by a few tablespoons. I’m not 100% sure because I haven’t tested reducing it before. Try removing some of the maple syrup and reducing the same amount of oats to even things out. Good luck!
Wishing I was getting my chocolate and PB craving fix with these cookies right now, they look absolutely delicious! Love that they are no-bake and only 4 ingredients! Have a great week, Demeter! 🙂
Wishing I could bring a BIG batch over to ya, Marsha! 🙂 The easier, the better, right? 😉 Have a great one, Marsha!
Bad news is I only found your site yesterday but the good news is I already made these cookies and they’re amazing! ????
Thank you for all the vegan recipes! My 2yr old loves them so much as well ❤️
Haha. You had me there for a second!! I was like, “What’s the bad news?? Oh no!!” ???? It’s absolutely my pleasure to share these recipes! So happy to hear that you and your 2yr old love these. Enjoy! ????
I tried this the other day. Chocolate-y… Mmmm.. However, even though it’s stored in the fridge, it’s very soft and sticky so it could not be stacked as in the photos without sticking to each other. I have to eat it immediately from the fridge and my hands still end up ‘greasy’. Is this how it’s supposed to be? I don’t seem to have much luck with no-bake recipes because they don’t seem to set right. Thoughts?
Hi Ruth-Ann, so sorry to hear about this! If you’re using natural peanut butter, did you give it a good stir so it’s well mixed before using? Also, when you heated the Pb & maple syrup together, did you do so until it was dried out and fluffy? The cookies should be soft and just a little sticky the first day, after that, they’re soft, but firm and on the drier side. Hope this helps!
Thanks for your reply! Yes, it was stirred well but I can’t say for sure that I heated the PB and maple syrup until dry and fluffy. I’m not quite sure what that would look like but it’s worth another shot. So far I’ve left in the fridge between parchment and in an old biscuit pan. The ones on the bottom layer are more as you describe but I do have to take out and eat right away. Back on my to-make list!
My daughter has a peanut allergy, do you think I could make these with almond butter? She has a list of allergies but I have found your recipes to be so helpful and SO delicious!! Thank you! 🙂
Hi Molly, yes that would work! 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you and your daughter enjoy! ????
Hi Demeter,
Thanks for sharing this easy yet yummy recipe! 🙂
For stovetop method, how long will it take for the peanut butter and maple syrup to become dry & fluffy? e.g like 1 or 2 mins later from the time it started boiling or longer? And does it matter how long u boil it for? Will it affect the ultimate texture of the cookie or the cookie unable to set later?
Lastly, can we put it in the chiller instead of the freezer to firm it up? And can we use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Thank you! ^^
Hi Cherale! The time it takes for it to become fluffy varies, but once you see the bubbles form throughout the mixture it’s ready. Heating the mixture too long will affect the texture of the cookie, so make sure not to over cook it. You can definitely firm in tune fridge, it’ll just take a bit longer to set. And as for the oats, I’d recommend using rolled oats as quick oats will change the texture and wet/dry balance. Hope all his helps! 🙂
Tks so much for the advice Demeter! Tried out yesterday & they were absolutely perfect! Although I did cut down abit on the maple syrup but they still taste awesome & chewy! My husband & daughter can’t stop eating as they’re simply addictive… haha! Tks much again! 😉
You’re so welcome, Cherale! 🙂 I’m so pleased that you and your family enjoyed them. 🙂 Hugs!
Can you use honey instead of maple syrup?
Hi G! That should work just fine. 🙂 Enjoy!!
Demeter, this was wonderful! Never knew that those flavors would come out as they did in this beautiful dish! Follow the recipe word for word!!!
Yay! So glad to hear it Kate! 🙂