No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
No-bake cookies gained popularity during World War II when ingredients like butter and eggs were rationed. They are quick and easy to make without the need for an oven.
This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Oats
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together oats and cocoa powder.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave for 30 seconds or until melted.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt into the peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and cocoa powder. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Place the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.