3-Ingredient No-Bake Cookies
Quick, healthy, and no oven needed, these 3-Ingredient No-Bake Cookies are made with oats, dark chocolate, and peanut butter. A perfect grab-and-go treat!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats see Note 1
- ⅔ cup Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips see Note 2
- ½ cup Peanut Butter see Note 3
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a large plate or board with parchment paper and lightly oil it—this will go into the freezer later. Set aside.
- Spread oats on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 12 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Immediately stir in roasted oats. Work quickly to fully coat them before the mixture stiffens.
- Use a small cookie scoop to form cookies. Press each scoop firmly and release onto prepared plate. Lightly oil fingertips and flatten each cookie slightly.
- Freeze cookies for 15 minutes to set, or refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Notes
- Quick oats can be used for a softer texture. Use gluten-free oats if needed.
- Choose your preferred cocoa percentage: 55% (sweeter), 70% (balanced), or 85% (ultra-low sugar).
- For a nut-free version, substitute with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter. Make sure it’s fresh and runny, dry nut butter won’t bind properly.
- Storage:
Store cookies in the fridge for up to 3 weeks in a sealed container, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw 30 minutes at room temp before serving (or enjoy frozen!). - Nutrition (per cookie):
Calories: 122 | Carbs: 12g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 7.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Sugar: 3.5g | Sodium: 43mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Iron: 0.6mg