Healthier No Bake Cookies (vegan + gluten-free!)

These healthier no bake cookies are gluten-free, vegan, and even more delicious than the classic!

My version of no bake cookies are full of complex carbohydrates from oats, healthy fats from coconut oil, and are sweetened with an unrefined sweetener— making them a balanced treat or snack option. They are also perfect for a pre-workout energy bite.

I love keeping a few stashed in my freezer for whenever I am craving one— they are super yummy even straight from the freezer!

What you will need…

• oats— I quick oats for the best texture. I always go for organic to avoid excess glyphosate consumption!
• coconut oil— while the coconut oil flavor is not strong in these cookies, if you are not a fan of the taste of coconut oil I recommend using refined coconut oil (which is completely flavorless) or trying vegan butter
• peanut butter— the only ingredients in your peanut butter should be peanuts or peanuts and salt!
• non-dairy milk— I use whatever I have on hand! Usually homemade cashew milk, oat milk, or coconut milk
• maple syrup— I love baking with maple syrup. It adds the best flavor and is also a great unrefined sweetener!
• unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
• vanilla extract
• sea salt

Hope you guys love these! x

Print Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Healthier No Bake Cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Keyword: chocolate, cookie, dairy free, dessert, easy, gluten free, no bake, oats, peanut butter, plant based, vegan

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1.5 cups quick oats

Instructions

• Add peanut butter, coconut oil, milk, and maple syrup to a small pot and heat over medium low.
• Once the mixture starts to boil, let it bubble for one minute and then turn heat off.
• Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and sea salt and stir. Next, add in oats and mix until fully combined.
• Scoop out about 2 tablespoons per cookie and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
• Lightly flatten/shape each cookie into a circle.
• Refrigerate for one hour and enjoy! These are best kept in the refrigerator or freezer since coconut oil starts to melt at room temperature.