If there is one thing that I could always eat for dessert and never get sick of, it would be these healthy chocolate peanutbutter no bake cookies.
They are the perfect dessert: easy to prepare, healthy, low in sugar, chewy, and full of rich fudgy, chocolatey flavor.
I’ve shared several no bake recipes with you but this one is my go to recipe.
As a nursing mama, it’s important to me to get lots of oats in my diet. These cookies are the perfect excuse to eat more dessert!
I love how indulgent they taste but that they are secretly healthy. Low in sugar, full of healthy fats like coconut oil, and even have a good amount of protein in them!
Try these for a healthy holiday treat this Christmas!
Heck…I eat these for breakfast they are so good!
I recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthier dessert – you won’t believe how addictive these are and they won’t leave you feeling tired and in a sugar coma.
*note – this is a double batch recipe – I’ve found I love these too much to only make single batches.
Healthy Chocolate Peanutbutter No Bake Cookies
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder (can substitute unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cups rolled oats
Directions
- Add honey and cacao powder to a medium sauce pan
- Heat pan on medium low heat (do not boil), stirring with a whisk, until honey and powders mix to form a sauce that resembles chocolate syrup
- Add coconut oil and almond milk
- Stir with a whisk until coconut oil melts and combines (less than a minute)
- Stir in peanut butter, sea salt, and vanilla extract, whisking until the sauce is smooth
- Add in oats and stir to combine
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto baking sheets covered in wax paper (ease of cleanup)
- Allow to harden for at least an hour in the fridge, or until set
- Store in fridge or freezer (I love mine in the freezer for a fudgy texture!
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Maureen weth says
Any chance you have the Cal/sat fat/sugar/protein breakdown for these tasty looking treats!?
Joy says
Hi Maureen,
I do not provide nutritional information on my recipes, as it can vary based on what exact products and brands are used to make it. You can use a calculator like this one if you are interested! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
Ashley says
I was extatic to find this recipe. My husband loves no bake cookies but I’m dairy free so making a good cookie can sometimes be really tricky. I loved that this recipe was all set and ready for my healthy state of mind! I’ve never used cacao and recently bought some to try. I researched it and the health benefits are amazing, and the taste, I though, was amazing. You used all the ingredients that I’m normally using for substitutes in regular no bake cookie recipes. They turned out perfect!
Joy Shull says
So glad to hear you enjoyed these Ashley! These are one of our favorites too!
Santina says
Thank you! These came out great! I’m a nursing mama also and I don’t eat processed sugar and was looking for a recipe with organic cacao powder, for an extra energy boost. Will make these again for sure!
Joy Shull says
So glad you enjoyed them. I’m a nursing mama too and love these for snacks!
Allison says
Could I use regular almond milk instead of vanilla?
Joy Shull says
Yes that should work!
Kari says
Just wondering if these will turn out without the peanut butter – we have a friend who is allergic to peanut butter.
Joy Shull says
I haven’t tried it, but sunflower seed butter or almond butter should also work!
Natasha says
These were a HUGE hit with all of my kids (5) and they are very picky eaters!! I am so happy I found this recipe. I substituted the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter so that they could be brought to school. I also kept them in the freezer and they loved them! Will def. be making often.
Joy Shull says
So glad your family enjoyed the recipe Natasha!
Mila says
Could I use any other oil like olive or flax seed oil to replace coconut oil?
Joy Shull says
I have not tried it, so I cannot guarantee results. Let me know if you try it!
Alyse says
Have you tried adding brewers yeast for an extra boost for milk supply? I’m wondering how much I could add without ruining the flavor 😉
Joy Shull says
I haven’t tried it, but maybe someone else has and can comment? Sorry I can’t be of more help, but that sounds like a great idea to add to the recipe!