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    No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies [Video]

    Published: Sep 21, 2018 · Modified: Jan 26, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    No bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the best snack ever! They're ready in 15 minutes and call for only 4 ingredients!

    No bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the best snack ever! These no bake cookies are filled with peanut butter and are made with only a few ingredients.

    We have a good number of cookie recipes here and my favorites are the oatmeal cookies. From the super healthy no butter no sugar oatmeal raisin cookies to maple oatmeal cookies and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies they're all delicious. But today, I'm going to show you how to make 4 ingredient oatmeal cookies! Crazy, but so good!

    Table Of Contents:
    • About this recipe
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More cookies recipes
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    About this recipe

    These homemade easy no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies meet all my requirements (easy, quick and delicious!) and that's why I'm sharing the recipe with you. You can make a big batch of these and enjoy them for the whole week! Just like my peanut butter oatmeal raisin cookies, these also keep well.

    And let me let in a little secret here, these are actually no bake healthy oatmeal cookies without sugar. I know, crazy. But healthy can taste good, especially if it's a cookie! Also, it's naturally gluten free and dairy free as well!

    Healthy peanut butter oatmeal cookies are no bake and need only three ingredients.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    • Peanut butter: You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter for this recipe.
    • Oatmeal: I always use quick oats to make no bake oatmeal cookies because they give a better texture to the cookies. As for Rolled oats (old fashioned) , since they're not going to be baked, the texture might end up being a bit hard in the end.
    • Maple syrup: I love the flavor of maple syrup in these cookies. However, honey or agave would work, too.
    To make easy healthy oatmeal cookies without sugar you need oatmeal, peanut butter and maple syrup.

    Instructions

    1. Place the peanut butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat and stir until heated through and soft. You can also heat the peanut butter in the microwave in 10 minute intervals.
    2. Add maple syrup and oatmeal to the sauce pan and stir to combine.
    3. Let cool for five minutes and then scoop cookies and chill in the fridge.
    Heat the peanut butter, add in the maple syrup and oatmeal and vanilla, shape the cookies and refrigerate.

    Variations

    • Nut butters: Use almond butter, cashew butter or mixed nut butter instead of peanut butter.
    • Chocolate: Add one tablespoon cocoa powder to the peanut butter mixture and add one tablespoon extra maple syrup.
    • Nuts: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds to the cookies.
    • Chocolate chips: Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the batter before scooping.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I freeze oatmeal cookies? 

    Yes! Once they are set in the fridge, place them in an airtight container and place a piece parchment paper between each layer. To eat, thaw in the fridge overnight. Do not microwave these no bake oatmeal cookies.

    How long does it take for no bake cookies to harden?

    It takes between 20 to 30 minutes in the fridge for these cookies to set.

    How long do these cookies keep?

    Store the cookies in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.

    Can I use old fashioned oatmeal?

    Old fashioned oatmeal has a different texture that would not work for this recipe.

    My cookie dough is too mushy to scoop out, what should I do?

    Refrigerate the dough longer and then it'll be stiff enough to be scooped.

    Serve oatmeal no bake cookies with milk. You can keep these no bake cookies in an airtight container.

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    • Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
    • Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars
    • Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    No bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the best snack ever! They're ready in 15 minutes and call for only 4 ingredients!
    4.47 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Chilling 20 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 159 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 1 cup quick oatmeal
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Heat peanut butter in a sauce pan over medium heat until smooth. You can also use the microwave.
    • Turn the heat off, add maple syrup, oatmeal and vanilla. 
    • Mix well using a spatula. 
    • Scoop the cookie out on a parchment paper using a cookie scoop (or ice cream scoop) and flatten using your fingers. 
    • Refrigerate for 20 minutes until set. 

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    Notes

    • Store the cookies in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
    • Old fashioned oats won't work for this recipe because they are larger in size. 
    • Here are a few variations of these cookies:
      • Nut butters: Use almond butter, cashew butter or mixed nut butter instead of peanut butter.
      • Chocolate: Add one tablespoon cocoa powder to the peanut butter mixture and add one tablespoon extra maple syrup.
      • Nuts: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds to the cookies.
      • Chocolate chips: Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the batter before scooping.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 75mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Toni

      December 20, 2021 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      These are really nice cookies! My kids couldn't stop eating these! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    2. Elaine

      December 20, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      I could eat a big batch of these and feel great - that's how healthy and delicious they are!

      Reply
    3. Adriana

      December 20, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love these peanut butter cookies so yummy and truly melt in your mouth. The perfect treat for Santa!

      Reply
    4. Tara

      December 20, 2021 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      Such a wonderful no bake treat! I love how easily these cookies come together with just four ingredients.

      Reply
    5. Mirlene

      December 20, 2021 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      It’s so hard to find good no bake cookies. I am so glad I tried these. They were perfect!!!

      Reply
    6. Earline Hicks

      March 09, 2019 at 3:43 am

      4 stars
      Good easy cookies

      Reply
    7. Tisha

      October 05, 2018 at 12:36 am

      5 stars
      You definitely had me at no bake!!!! Peanut butter oatmeal cookies are a great source of protein for a mid day snack!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 05, 2018 at 4:40 pm

        That's right! No bake cookies are awesome!

        Reply
    8. Wilhelmina Wessel

      October 04, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies look divine!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 05, 2018 at 4:19 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply

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