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4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (V, GF): a one-bowl recipe for super easy to make peanut butter cookies packed with coconut and oats! Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Whole Grain, Refined Sugar-Free.

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So lately it’s been like 1,000 degrees at home. Okay, fine, it hasn’t been an actual 1,000 degrees, but it’s been HOT. Like, Snoop Dogg would be telling us to drop all kinds of things HOT.

Has it been particularly steamy where you’re at?

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (V, GF): a one-bowl recipe for super easy to make peanut butter cookies packed with coconut and oats! #GlutenFree #Vegan #WholeGrain #RefinedSugarFree | BeamingBaker.com

Well, with this heatwave being all summery and stuff (yes, I just said that)… I’ve made it my mission to decrease any activity or movement that will make my apartment even hotter. Because honestly, Erik gets really testy when it’s hot. Even when there are gluten free coconut macaroons to munch on.

Oh, alright, so do I…

Either way, I gladly cancelled plans for all manner of baked bars, muffins, breads and more BECAUSE: I just had to drop it like it’s hot. (Sorry.)

I even had all of these plans to start testing early for the Fall: making blueberry muffins per reader request, tackling that goshdarn paleo vegan pumpkin pie that thwarted me last year… maybe even ever-so ambitiously tackling a paleo vegan angel cake (how do I even start on replacing those 500 egg whites, you tell me—oh, alright aquafaba, I’m sure…)

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (V, GF): a one-bowl recipe for super easy to make peanut butter cookies packed with coconut and oats! #GlutenFree #Vegan #WholeGrain #RefinedSugarFree | BeamingBaker.com

And now I’m even arguing with myself about how to go about these things. Do ya see what the heat does to me?

But I’m kind of thinking you’re in the same boat. And on the chance that you are, or you just love ridiculously easy recipes, I thought I’d introduce you to my second no bake cookie recipe of all time (I know, right): my 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies.

We’re gonna take this nice and slow, this business called re-making, re-imagining, re-eating my new classic 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies. Many folks have written in, asking for a double chocolate version, a trail mix remix, one with lemon and one without…

But my very favorite request (which I got multiple times) was for a coconut-upgraded version. And since we all love peanut butter oat coconut everything ‘round these parts, that’s what we’re whipping up today.

What do you think? 🙂

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (V, GF): a one-bowl recipe for super easy to make peanut butter cookies packed with coconut and oats! #GlutenFree #Vegan #WholeGrain #RefinedSugarFree | BeamingBaker.com

If you’re still not convinced, let me tell you all about these 4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies while you fan yourself. Ooooh, get me while you’re at it! They’re:

  • so easy to make
  • really, done before you can believe it
  • vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
  • wait for it… refined sugar-free
  • deliciously protein-packed or protein-rich, however you like to phrase it
  • bursting with coconut and peanut butter flavor
  • SO good
  • wonderfully whole-grain
  • plant-based and allergy-friendly
  • perfect for an on-the-go snack, dessert, or afternoon pick-me-up
  • also totally AMAZING after a workout
  • seriously tasty and stay that way for, like… ages!
  • made with the simple, whole, healthy ingredients you love
  • great for keeping that hot, hot HEAT (i.e. the ol’ oven) at bay

Get ready to find out how easy it is to whip up your own snacks… and to keep the temperatures down in your kitchen. It’s too much fun making these treats with you. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe. In the meantime, tell me:

What’s your favorite way to cool down?

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤

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4.95 from 19 votes
Servings: 16 – 22 cookies

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, 4 Ingredient, One Bowl)

4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (V, GF): a one-bowl recipe for super easy to make peanut butter cookies packed with coconut and oats! Gluten Free, Vegan, Whole Grain, Refined Sugar-Free.
Prep: 5 minutes
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl (large enough to add oats and coconut later), 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 (about 4-7 rounds). Whisk in between heating increments. *Stovetop instructions in Notes.
  • Add oats and coconut to the peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined and thickened.
  • 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! Storing instructions below.
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Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. The texture will be about the same in both environments.
*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.
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75 Comments

  1. Madeleine says:

    5 stars
    These are so yummy! The main batch isn’t even out of the freezer yet but we’ve been munching away at the leftover dough that didn’t fit on the pan. I used a combination of almond butter and Nutzo because thats what I had and I added cinnamon and Raisins. Definitely recommend the cinnamon and raisin addition!
    Best part is I don’t feel too guilty mowing them down with my preschooler because they’re really not unhealthy!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Yay!! It’s so wonderful to hear that you enjoyed my recipe, Madeleine! Oh gosh, these sounds sooo good with cinnamon and raisin. Here’s to enjoying more guilt-free treats! 🙂

  2. Desi says:

    5 stars
    Love these cookies, they go fast in my house!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      So happy to hear it, Desi. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by and letting me know. Enjoy!

  3. Shannon says:

    5 stars
    Quick and delicious!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      So happy you enjoyed it, Shannon! 🙂

  4. Monica says:

    Wow..just made these and they turned out great!!! Thank you so much for a super yummy, super easy recipe. I have a feeling I will be making these up quite often:)

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Woohoo!! I’m beyond pleased that you enjoyed these, Monica! Every time I develop a recipe, I think, “is this as EASY as possible? And as tasty?” So thank you for letting me know I’m on the right track. Can’t wait to see what you try next!

  5. Joy Cherry Powers says:

    I plan to use regular oats, not GF. Does it matter if the oats are old fashioned or quick cook?

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Joy! Yes, using quick oats might affect the dryness of the cookie. I’d recommend using rolled oats if you can. 🙂 You’ll have to let me know how they turn out. 🙂

  6. Sue says:

    5 stars
    Did not have honey or enough maple syrup so I used Brown Rice Syrup. Also added 1/4 cup mimi chocolate chips. Came out great.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Fantastic! I’ve always wondered how these would turn out with brown rice syrup. Such a great idea to add chocolate chips. Thanks for reporting back, Sue! 🙂

  7. Angela Huret says:

    5 stars
    These will be great for the kids’ lunchboxes. I did add chocolate on top because of who I am as a person. 🙂

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Fantastic! As for the chocolate: YES!! I often must convince myself not to share exclusively chocolate recipes. Lol. Hope you enjoy!

  8. Stacy Davis says:

    5 stars
    Very good. I added carob chips right before pressing them with the fork. Perfect sweet treat that you can feel good about 🙂

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      So glad you enjoyed these, Stacy! 🙂 I’ve got to try adding in carob chips–YUM. 🙂

  9. Jan says:

    Any chance agave nectar would work in place of syrup ?

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Jan! I think it just might. Try it and let me know they turn out! 🙂

  10. Lucy says:

    4 stars
    I made this today, but I subbed honey for the syrup because that is what I had on hand. Yummy!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      So glad to hear you enjoyed these, Lucy! Thanks for reporting back! 🙂