Simple & Easy No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Simple & Easy No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies: just 4 ingredients for soft & chewy no bake cookies prepared in minutes! Delicious, Healthy and Easy.
Servings: 18 cookies, depending on size
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural unsalted creamy nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter, etc.)
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 ¼ cups gluten free rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, add nut 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 raw cacao powder to the nut butter mixture. Use a rubber spatula to fold until thoroughly combined and well mixed.
- Using a small or 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. Using your fingers, press together any loose bits to create a cohesive cookie.
- Enjoy! If you like them chilled, chill in the freezer for 15 minutes. Storing instructions below.
- Adapted from my 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies recipe.
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Notes
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Freezing Instructions: Store no bake cookies in freezer-friendly container or bag for 1-2 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 5-15 minutes before enjoying.
*Stovetop Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add nut 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.