Irresistibly Easy Gluten-Free No Bake Cookies
A delightful blend of chewy oats, rich cocoa, and creamy peanut butter, these no-bake cookies are quick, easy, and gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Quick Oats (or pulsed old-fashioned rolled oats)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Milk (such as Almond Milk)
- 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup Peanut Butter (or almond butter)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all your ingredients and equipment.
- Melt the dairy-free butter with the dairy-free milk and cocoa powder over medium-low heat.
- Add the granulated sugar and bring to a gentle boil, stirring continuously for 1 minute.
- Mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the oats with the chocolate mixture until coated.
- Spoon tablespoonfuls onto wax paper or parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Let them cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until set.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter. You can also customize with your favorite mix-ins such as chopped nuts or dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g