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Healthy No Bake Cookies

These Healthy No Bake Cookies are easy to make, satisfy cravings without heaviness, and can be prepared quickly with pantry staples for a perfect snack or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the cookie mixture
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil Provides body and helps cookies set
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup Natural sweetener with depth
  • 1/2 cup nut butter Can use peanut, almond, or other nut butters
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened, for chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup oats Provides chew and structure

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Over medium heat in a small pot, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, and nut butter until smooth.
  2. Add cocoa powder and stir until smooth.
  3. Add oats and stir to combine. Do not boil.
  4. Drop into 12 cookies on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper.
  5. Place in freezer for 20 minutes to set. Store in refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

Adjust the firmness of the cookies by chilling them in the refrigerator for a softer texture or in the freezer for a firmer bite. Pair with fresh berries or yogurt for a complete snack.