Healthy No Bake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

How to make it

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• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, add peanut butter and syrup.
• Place into microwave and heat for about 20 seconds.
• Remove and stir with a spatula until evenly combined.
• Continue to microwave at 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until the peanut butter thickens and becomes like a paste.
• This should take between 1 min 20 seconds to 2 minutes.
• You can also heat the mixture on the stove.
• Add in oats and stir until all oats are moistened and evenly mixed.
• If using dried fruit, stir in the dried fruit.
• If using chocolate chips, do not add them yet because they will melt.
• Scoop out 2 tbsp dough and roll it between your palms to form a compact ball.
• Place ball onto prepared baking sheet and press down to flatten into a thick round disk.
• Repeat with remaining dough.
• If you plan on adding chocolate chips, press a few into the surface of each disk.
• You may need to reshape the cookies again if any of the oats become loose from the chips being pressed in.
• Place cookie sheet into freezer and freeze until cookies are firm (30 to 60 minutes).
• You can leave the cookies in there longer as well and just bring them to room temperature for a few minutes before eating.
• Store uneaten cookies at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the fridge or freezer if you want to store them longer.
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• Notes:
• *Slightly adapted from Beaming Baker
• The key to your cookies staying together is your peanut butter paste.
• Make sure to dry out the peanut butter enough so that it becomes a thick paste.
• I tried to make these cookies not too sweet to keep them as healthy as possible. If you prefer something sweeter you can add 2 more tbsp of syrup (so 1/2 cup total).
• Make sure to use a low sodium or unsalted peanut butter to keep the cookies from being too salty. You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter. I used creamy. Chunky will add some more texture to your cookies.
• Nutrition estimate does not include chocolate chips or any mix-ins.
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• Nutrition
• Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 154mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, NET CARBS: 13g
• The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.