Healthy Snacks: No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
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Healthy Snacks: No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
This recipe mixes unsalted natural peanut butter with maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt, then adds whole rolled oats and mini chocolate chips. The dough is portioned, shaped into balls, flattened, and chilled overnight to set. The cookies maintain a chewy, soft consistency without baking.
The cookies deliver a natural peanut butter flavor enhanced by the maple syrup's sweetness and a hint of vanilla. Oats provide structure and chew, while chocolate chips add texture and bursts of chocolate flavor. The no-bake method simplifies preparation and avoids oven use.
The recipe notes that if using salted peanut butter, salt should be reduced accordingly. These cookies can serve as quick snacks or treats when chilled and firm. They store well in the refrigerator due to their no-bake nature.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup peanut butter unsalted, natural, creamy
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Heaping ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2½ cups rolled oats whole
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add the oats and chocolate chips and stir until combined. Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough. Use your hands to form into balls and place on the baking sheet, then flatten into disks with your fingers (the disks will become more cohesive as they chill). Chill overnight to allow the cookies to firm up.
Notes
- Adjust the sea salt amount if using salted peanut butter to avoid oversalting.
- Choose natural, smooth peanut butter rather than chunky or separated types for best consistency.
- Chilling overnight allows cookies to firm up and maintain shape.
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