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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cookies with Chocolate and Honey

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Quick and simple no-bake cookies combining peanut butter, oats, chocolate, and honey for a chewy, sweet snack perfect for busy days or last-minute treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (250g) peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, natural preferred)
  • ⅓ cup (113g) honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred, gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup (250g) peanut butter and ⅓ cup (113g) honey until smooth and well blended, about 2-3 minutes. Warm peanut butter slightly if stiff.
  2. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ⅛ teaspoon salt until evenly distributed.
  3. Add 2 cups (180g) rolled oats and 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir gently until oats and cocoa are fully coated and incorporated, about 2 minutes.
  4. Fold in ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips carefully to avoid melting.
  5. Scoop out small portions (~1 tablespoon or 15g each) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each cookie to about ½-inch thick. Makes roughly 20 cookies.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature. For softer cookies, let sit 5-10 minutes before eating.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter for better binding. Chilling is crucial to prevent cookies from falling apart. If mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk. Avoid overmixing chocolate chips to prevent melting. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Certified gluten-free oats needed for gluten-free version.

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