No Bake Cookies (HEALTHY)
My family’s favorite treat! From my kitchen to yours, a HEALTHY version of the infamous peanut butter no-bake cookies that are naturally gluten-free!
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Healthy No-Bake Cookies
No-bake cookies are my favorite, and actually, a whole family favorite. But I struggled to enjoy them because making these cookies sugar-free seemed impossible.
Until I started baking/cooking with coconut sugar. Coconut sugar is my secret ingredient because it is literally the glue that holds them together, just like refined white sugar does. In the past, I have used honey only, and it left the cookies runny and unable to hold together. Now, I love using honey and coconut sugar together because they balance each other out.
There is very little fat in this recipe; however, if you want to omit the coconut oil or butter, try using unsweetened applesauce instead.
Minimal ingredients, real food, and naturally sweet make this a healthy dessert option.
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Are No-Bake Cookies Gluten-Free?
YES! All of the individual ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.
Oats are naturally gluten-free; however, if you’re concerned about cross-contamination with wheat, look for a label on the package of oats indicating “Certified Gluten-Free.” In many baking recipes, I prefer using Sprouted oats because they eliminate phytic acid, which can be hard on our teeth. However, sprouted oats can be tough, which is why I like to use quick oats for no-bake cookies.
You may also want to consider purchasing organic oats when possible. They offer the best quality and standard.
Healthy No-Bake Cookie Recipe
These peanut butter, gluten-free, no-bake cookies call for a little cooking, but no baking! The hardest part of the whole process will be waiting for these cookies to cool so you can take a bite.
Step 1: Add your honey or maple syrup, natural peanut butter, coconut oil or butter, coconut sugar, and cocoa powder to a saucepan. Adjust your stovetop to medium heat and bring the ingredients to a boil.
Step 2: Once you bring your mixture to a boil, allow it to cook for 1 minute. Stir constantly to avoid burning or clumping.
Step 3: Remove the mixture from the stovetop heat. Add in the oats and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Step 4: Working quickly, scoop the mixture with a cookie scoop or a spoon onto wax paper or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Allow to cool completely before eating. This is the hardest part!
Step 6: Enjoy eating and sharing. This is the best part!
Notes: This recipe yields about two dozen cookies. You may cool more quickly in the freezer or refrigerator, but the cookies may harden. If you prefer a softer, chewier cookie, allow them to cool at room temperature. Store in an airtight container to avoid drying out.
other recipes you might enjoy:
- GF Frozen Peanut Butter Ball
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Energy Bites
- No-Bake Stovetop Bread
- Healthy Reese’s Cups
Healthy No Bake Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter or other natural nut butter
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or coconut oil applesauce works too
- 3 Tbsp. cacao powder
- 2 cups oats
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the first 5 ingredients together in a saucepan on the stove, on medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, stirring the whole time, and let boil for 1 minute.
- Pull off the stove and add the oats and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Using a spoon or melon ball scooper, quickly scoop the cookies out and place on a piece of wax or parchment paper.
- Allow cookies to cool before eating (yes, that'll be hard!).
Notes
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Seriously, my favorite sugar-free cookie!! I prefer them with butter, but I made them with coconut oil for my vegan neighbors and they loved them, too!! Thanks for a great recipe! It is printed and stuck forever into my family recipe binder 🤗
Oh that’s amazing! Thank you!
How are they with the applesauce? We are no oil, but I wonder how different they will be with it.
Absolutely delicious! I hope you give them a try.