Description
These Healthy No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat made without any baking, combining rich cacao, nourishing oats, and natural sweeteners. They are perfect for a chocolatey snack that’s both satisfying and wholesome, ready in just a few minutes and ideal for those seeking a simple, guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- â…” cup coconut oil, melted
- â…” cup cacao powder
- â…“ cup maple syrup or honey
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quick oats (rolled oats work too)
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the melted coconut oil, cacao powder, and maple syrup (or honey). This forms the chocolate base for your cookies.
- Whisk Smooth: Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no cacao lumps and the syrup is fully incorporated.
- Add Oats: Pour in the quick oats or rolled oats to the chocolate mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir until the oats are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture, ensuring every bite will have rich flavor and texture.
- Shape Cookies: Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, giving each spoonful a cookie shape.
- Form the Cookies: Use your hands or a spoon to shape the mixture into 12 evenly sized cookies, pressing lightly to hold their shape.
- Freeze: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1 hour, or until the cookies are firm and set.
- Remove from Parchment: Once firm, peel the cookies off the parchment paper carefully to keep them intact.
- Store: Transfer the cookies to an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Refrigerate or Freeze: Store the cookies in the refrigerator to soften or in the freezer for long-term storage and a cold treat.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar depending on your preference.
- Using rolled oats will give the cookies a chewier texture, while quick oats will make them smoother.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent the coconut oil from melting at room temperature.
- These cookies are naturally gluten free if using certified gluten-free oats.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- For a nutty twist, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds to the mixture.
