No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Who says you need an oven to make cookies? These no-bake oatmeal cookies are here to prove that laziness (or a broken oven) can still lead to deliciousness. No heat, no fuss—just sticky, chocolaty, peanut buttery goodness that even your dog will try to steal. (Don’t let them.)

What You Need to Know

Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Nutrition (per cookie) 150 kcal, 6g fat, 22g carbs, 3g protein

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy—your call)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups quick oats
• A pinch of salt (to balance the sweet, like a tiny life coach)

How to Make No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

1. Mix the wet stuff
   In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla. Heat on low, stirring until smooth. Don’t walk away—this is not the time to check your phone.
2. Add the oats
   Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the oats and salt until fully coated. If it looks too wet, add a few more oats. If it’s too dry, splash in more milk. You’re the boss here.
3. Shape the cookies
   Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper. Flatten slightly with a spoon (or your fingers, if you’re feeling wild).
4. Chill out
   Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm. If you eat one early, no one will judge. (We’ve all been there.)

Tips

• Swap peanut butter for almond butter if needed.
• Add mini chocolate chips for extra fun.
• Store in the fridge—if they last that long.

Enjoy your no-bake victory! Now go convince someone you slaved over a hot oven.

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No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Chewy, chocolaty, and ridiculously easy! These lazy-day cookies mix peanut butter, oats, and cocoa for a treat that’s ready in minutes (no oven required). Perfect for sneaky snacking or bribing friends.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups quick oats
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Mix wet ingredients
Combine peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan. Heat on low, stirring constantly until smooth.

2. Add oats
Remove from heat. Stir in oats and salt. Too wet? Add more oats. Too dry? Add more milk.

3. Shape cookies
Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper. Flatten slightly with a spoon or fingers.

4. Chill
Refrigerate 30 minutes until firm. (Snacking early is allowed!)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 150Total Fat: 6gCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g