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    Home » Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

    Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: Aug 15, 2016 · Modified: Jan 29, 2023 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies! Made with only 8 good-for-you ingredients, these healthy no bake cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan & refined sugar free!

    front view of a stack of 4 healthy no bake cookies

    I remember the first time I ever tried No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies...I about died. I hunted down the maker of those cookies and begged for the recipe. They were super easy to make, but I wasn't a fan of the nutritional profile.

    Since my first encounter with these little bits of chocolate/peanut butter heaven, it became my mission to create a healthier version! I've made this recipe more times than I can count, which means I'm very glad that these Healthy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free AND vegan-friendly!

    These Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are made with only 8 good-for-you ingredients, all of which you probably have on hand right now - yay!

    7 healthy no bake cookies on a marble surface

     Healthy No-Bake Cookies: Ingredients & Substitutions

    Here are a few potential substitutions for this recipe!

    overhead photo of the ingredients in this healthy no bake cookies recipe
    • Peanut butter. Any nut or seed butter works well in this recipe.
    • Coconut oil. Butter or ghee are great substitutes for coconut oil.
    • Honey. Use maple syrup for a vegan version of this recipe.
    • Shredded coconut. If you don’t care for coconut, simply replace it with an extra ¼ cup quick-cooking oats. 

    How to make Healthy No-Bake Cookies

    These healthy no bake cookies are so easy to make! Start by melting together the coconut oil, peanut butter and honey! 

    overhead photo showing how to make healthy no bake cookies

    Stir or whisk the wet ingredients together over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth. 

    overhead photo showing how to make healthy no bake cookies

    Add the dry ingredients - cocoa powder, quick-cooking oats and coconut. 

    overhead photo showing how to make healthy no bake cookies

    Stir until the mixture is homogenous (uniform throughout).

    overhead photo showing how to make healthy no bake cookies

    Then, use a 1 TBS measuring spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the no bake cookies, and place them onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Let them harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator or freezer. 

    photo showing a cookie scoop portioning out a healthy no bake cookie

    Serve

    These healthy no bake cookies are best served cold because the coconut oil is soft at room temperature. 

    Store

    Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    FAQs about Healthy No Bake Cookies

    How do you salvage No bake cookies?

    If you over-cook these healthy no bake cookies, simply add a TBS of each: honey, peanut butter and coconut oil by melting them together and then mixing them into the dry cookie batter. This should help. If you burnt them, you will have to start over.

    Why didn't my No Bake Cookies Harden?

    If your no bake cookies don't harden it means you didn't cook the mixture long enough.

    front view of a healthy no bake cookie with a bite taken out of it surrounded by other cookies

    More easy, healthy dessert recipes

    • If you're looking for a way to make these healthy no bake cookies even more fun...you can turn them into nests at easter time! 🙂
    • These Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Bars are so so good!
    • Chocolate date energy bites are a healthy snack or dessert! 
    • Either of these delicious ice cream recipes: chocolate, vanilla! (dairy-free)
    • Black bean brownies are one of my favorites!
    • Also these healthy peanut butter blondies!
    Front view of a stack of three Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

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    Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

    Laura
    Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies! With only 8 good-for-you ingredients, these healthy no bake cookies are easy to make, and a delicious treat you can feel great about eating!
    4.96 from 124 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Chilling time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 cookies
    Calories 80 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula
    • glass batter bowl
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)!
    • ¼ cup coconut oil measured in solid state.
    • 2 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ tsp sea salt
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 cup quick cooking oats
    • ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

    Instructions
     

    • Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper, set aside.
    • Combine peanut butter, honey salt and coconut oil in a saucepan and heat, stirring continuously, until melted and well-combined.
    • Stir in vanilla and cocoa powder.
    • Add quick-cooking oats and mix well.
    • Add coconut and stir until completely combined.
    • Drop 1 TBS portions of mixture onto your prepared baking sheet. Continue until you’ve used all your cookie mixture.
    • Let cool in the refrigerator or freezer until hardened.
    • Serve cold or frozen!
    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator!

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    Notes

    These cookies are best served cold. Coconut oil becomes soft at warm temperatures!

    Store

    Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Ingredient substitutions: 

    • Peanut butter. Any nut or seed butter works well in this recipe.
    • Coconut oil. Butter or ghee are great substitutes for coconut oil.
    • Honey. Use maple syrup for a vegan version of this recipe.
    • Shredded coconut. If you don’t care for coconut, simply replace it with an extra ¼ cup quick-cooking oats. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 11IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    For some, summer is coming to a close...but I live in Utah where it stays hot well through September. I still try to avoid using my oven as much as possible, which is why this recipe is perfect! Delicious no-bake treats help us fall-lovers survive the extended hot weather!

    These cookies are a fantastic after school snack to make for your kids too! They're fast, easy, and taste like a treat {but are really healthy}! Your kids will think they are having dessert before dinner, when in fact they are fueling their bodies with protein, fiber, and healthy fats! #bossmom

    If you don't have kids, they are the perfect treat to refuel and reenergize your body after a great workout! Quick note: these cookies are best served cold. Coconut oil becomes soft at warm temperatures!

    This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through link you clicked on here, I receive a portion of the sale. Thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine! 

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    1. Joy

      February 01, 2023 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Never fail recipe. Easy, quick, versatile and healthy. I add whatever I like, whole walnuts, toasted coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia or a combination of anything I feel like it have in the pantry. I use maple syrup instead of honey. Absolute staple in my recipe book! Thank you for a great and delicious creation!

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    2. Laura

      January 27, 2023 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      These are my hubby’s fave “healthy” treat!

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      • Laura

        January 29, 2023 at 7:07 am

        Woo hoo! Always a win when they hubby likes a healthier treat! 😉

        Reply
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