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Healthy No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

★★★★★ 24 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin1/22/20

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Made with less than 10 ingredients and require just a few minutes of hands-on time, these healthy no bake oatmeal cookies are perfect for meal prep! They are gluten free, healthy enough to be eaten for breakfast or perfect as an afternoon snack. These no-bake cookies will be your new favorite treat!

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If you’ve been following me for … really any time at all … you know I’m no stranger for dessert-for-breakfast remakes. I’ve made this apple pie baked oatmeal, these banana bread breakfast cookies, and these healthy sweet potato muffins.

But, it’s been a hot second since I’ve posted a what I would consider a “breakfast” cookie. And what’s better than a NO BAKE breakfast cookie? Nothing. Obviously.

Well. This no bake oatmeal cookie has a chocolate drizzle (totally optional but necessary in my mind). So I guess a no bake, chocolate drizzle oatmeal cookie is better than just a regular no bake breakfast cookie. Yup.

I love to make a batch of these no bake cookies on Sunday to keep in the fridge all week. Grab one or two as your running out the door in the morning for a healthy breakfast on-the-go. Or enjoy as an afternoon snack or dessert. There’s no wrong time to enjoy these cookies!

These no bake oatmeal cookies are also very kid friendly! Swap out the traditional store bought granola bars for these cookies. They are healthier and more budget friendly than the pre-packaged snacks. And your kids will enjoy eating cookies for breakfast. Win win!

This recipe is made with pantry staples you likely already have on hand. So go ahead and check your cabinets and whip up a batch of these no bake oatmeal cookies!

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What makes these no bake oatmeal cookies healthy?

The base of these no bake cookies is:

  • Peanut butter
  • Rolled oats
  • Coconut oil
  • Honey

That means that they are gluten free (if you use gluten free oats), dairy free, and refined sugar free.

When you eat one of these cookies, you’re getting a hearty dose of fiber and protein from the rolled oats. Peanut butter provides both protein and healthy fats. And you get an extra dose of healthy fats from the coconut oil.

Definitely breakfast worthy.

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How to make no bake oatmeal cookies

The best part about these no bake cookies is how quickly they come together because there is no oven time required.

To make these cookies, all you need is a saucepan and a plate or cookie sheet to place the cookies on once they are formed! Yup, just one saucepan required.

Start by melting the peanut butter, coconut oil, and cocoa powder over medium heat. Once melted, turn off the heat and stir in the honey and vanilla extract.

Next, add the oats into the saucepan and stir to combine. Allow the combined batter to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Now, all you have to do is form into a cookie shape and drizzle with melted chocolate!

To melt the chocolate, combine 1 tsp coconut oil and 1/2 cup chocolate chips and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between, until melted.

Place the formed cookies on a plate or cookie sheet and allow to chill in the fridge for about an hour before eating.

chocolate no bake cookies

Can I substitute the peanut butter?

Yes! Feel free to sub any nut butter of your choosing. Almond butter would also work great.

Need these cookies to be nut free? Feel free to also sub sunflower seed butter.

Freezing no bake cookies

These no bake cookies are very freezer friendly! I like to make a double batch of these cookies and freeze half for later since they are so easy to make. You can pretty much always find some of these cookies in my freezer.

To freeze, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place cookies on cookie sheet in a single layer and allow to freeze.

Once frozen, remove from cookie sheet and place in a freezer safe container.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

  • Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
  • Banana Blender Muffins Four Ways
  • Creamy peanut butter overnight oats

If you make this recipe, be sure to comment below and let me know how it was! Also tag @erinliveswhole on Instagram and use the hashtag #erinliveswhole so I can see it and feature you!

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★★★★★ 5 from 24 reviews

Healthy No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Made with less than 10 ingredients and require just a few minutes of hands-on time, these healthy no bake oatmeal cookies are perfect for meal prep! They are gluten free, healthy enough to be eaten for breakfast or perfect as an afternoon snack.

Prep: 10Total: 10 minutes
Yield 16 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • melted chocolate for drizzling (1 tsp coconut oil with 1/2 cup chocolate chips melted in 30 second increments in microwave)

Instructions

  1. In a large sauce pan, heat peanut butter, coconut oil, and cocoa powder over medium heat.
  2. Once melted, turn off heat and add in honey and vanilla.
  3. Stir in oats. Let batter chill in fridge for 30 minutes.
  4. Form into cookie shape and drizzle with melted chocolate.
  5. Place in fridge for 1 hour before eating.
Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: dessert, gluten-free, snackMethod: no bakeCuisine: american
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  1. Kara says

    Posted on 12/14 at 10:17 pm

    Love these! I’ll be making them on a regular basis for sure.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/15 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Kara, so happy you loved them!!

      Reply
  2. Lo says

    Posted on 4/24 at 12:58 pm

    I’m a certified chocoholic but if I keep it in the house I always end up eating too much and feeling like crap. Having these cookies on hand is a game changer. They curb my chocolate craving like no other and don’t make me feel awful. Sometimes I don’t drizzle the chocolate on top, they’re excellent without it. Tip: I like roll the batter into a log in plastic wrap to refrigerate, then I cut 16 even slices. Thanks Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/25 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Lo, I am so glad you loved the cookies and great idea! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    Posted on 2/28 at 2:55 pm

    Wowwww these are really ready good and so easy! It was really hard not to just eat the batter with a spoon.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/28 at 8:18 pm

      Hi Laura, I am so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  4. Sydney says

    Posted on 2/28 at 11:15 am

    I made these the minute I saw them on Erin’s Instagram story because they looked so good. I subbed butter for coconut oil because I didn’t have coconut oil (probably not the healthiest swap!), but they turned out AMAZING. They are the perfect post-meal sweet treat 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 2/28 at 8:16 pm

      Hi Sydney, I am so glad you enjoyed the cookies so much! Thanks for you support!!

      Reply
  5. Monica says

    Posted on 1/23 at 1:36 pm

    SO GOOD!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/23 at 7:17 pm

      Hi Monica, so happy you liked them!

      Reply
  6. Tori says

    Posted on 1/15 at 1:21 am

    Super easy and tasty! Going to try with almond butter next, love the recipe 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/15 at 10:48 am

      Hi Tori, I am so glad you enjoyed it and great idea!!

      Reply
  7. Maddie says

    Posted on 1/13 at 9:15 pm

    The most addicting no bake cookies you will ever made. Crowd favorite 🙌🏼

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:20 pm

      Hi Maddie, so glad you liked them!

      Reply
  8. Christina says

    Posted on 1/6 at 5:22 pm

    Can you make these with regular oatmeal? I don’t usually have the quick cooking kind on hand.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/7 at 10:31 am

      Hi Christina, yes that’ll be fine. Let me know how they come out!

      Reply
  9. Alisha says

    Posted on 1/3 at 3:41 pm

    My go-to when I need to make something for breakfast for the week and don’t feel like baking. These are so easy and kind of addictive! It’s as if you’re eating dessert for breakfast!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:36 pm

      Hi Alisha, I am so glad you love them!

      Reply
  10. Lillian says

    Posted on 1/3 at 3:14 pm

    I loved these. ALL of her recipes are always so good. I can always count on her to have any recipe for any occasion and they are amazing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:17 pm

      Hi Lillian, thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoy them!!

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    Posted on 11/5 at 12:31 pm

    These were incredible! I rolled them into smaller balls, like energy bites, and mixed in about 1/3 cup of chocolate chips instead of drizzling them on top. I stored them in the freezer and mixed some of them into vanilla frozen yogurt – so good and peanut buttery!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/6 at 1:11 pm

      Hi Michelle, thanks for sharing! I am so glad you enjoyed them so much!

      Reply
  12. Tricia says

    Posted on 9/15 at 10:29 am

    They are delicious! Are they fattening?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/16 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Tricia, thanks for your kind words. All healthy fats. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Barb says

    Posted on 7/18 at 11:16 pm

    This is a great way to break my husband from late night pb & honey sandwiches! No bread! He loves them. I made them a little thinner and sprinkled just a little coarse ground salt on top for contrast. A-ma-zing! And I’m not a peanut butter fan!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/2 at 8:11 pm

      Hi Barb, thank you so much for your kind words and glad you and your husband are enjoying them!! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Ann says

    Posted on 4/24 at 2:40 pm

    I’ve made these 2x now because they are so good! First time I made them for a Superbowl party and they were a hit!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/5 at 1:46 pm

      Hi Ann! I am so happy everyone enjoyed them!! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Lauren Tandy says

    Posted on 4/15 at 7:39 pm

    Another easy and delicious recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/5 at 8:12 pm

      Hi Lauren, thank you and so happy you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  16. Bridget says

    Posted on 4/11 at 9:23 pm

    Easy, quick, and SO good!! I love how decadent these become using such simple ingredients. I can’t wait to make them again in the future as a quick treat!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/5 at 9:15 pm

      Hi Bridget! I am so happy you liked them! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Madison Cantrell says

    Posted on 3/28 at 6:05 pm

    I’ve made these cookies probably 6 times since you posted them… made them for coworkers, family, and myself of course.

    To. Die. For.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/6 at 9:50 pm

      Hi Madison, thank you so much for your kind words!! I am thrilled everyone loves them so much!

      Reply
  18. Katie says

    Posted on 1/26 at 10:01 pm

    HEAVEN ON EARTH! I’m a horrible baker and cook and made these and my boyfriend genuinely couldn’t believe because they were THAT gooood!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • mandy lee zammit says

      Posted on 2/17 at 12:55 am

      great

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/10 at 9:47 pm

      Hi Katie, I am thrilled you enjoyed them and you’ll be a pro baker in no time!! 🙂

      Reply
  19. AMber says

    Posted on 1/23 at 12:47 pm

    Just made these! No-bake cookies are one of my FAVS I love this healthy version. I added some almond milk thought because the dough seemed pretty dry. it definitely helped! YUM! Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/10 at 10:06 pm

      Hi Amber, thanks for your kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed it and made adjustments!

      Reply
  20. Hannah Gottman says

    Posted on 1/22 at 7:19 pm

    I’m so excited to make these! Your recipes are so yummy ? ?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/11 at 7:42 am

      Hi Hannah, thanks for your kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed them!

      Reply
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