No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies Without Sugar Recipe
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies Without Sugar are a quick, wholesome treat made with creamy peanut butter, oats, natural sweeteners, and a blend of optional add-ins for flavor and texture. These cookies require no oven and come together in minutes, offering a guilt-free indulgence with a chewy texture and rich nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups maple syrup or 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ons:
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set it aside to ensure cookies don’t stick during chilling.
- Melt the Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, unsalted butter, honey (or maple syrup), and milk. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Be careful not to let it boil.
- Add the Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the mixture with rich flavor.
- Mix in the Oats: Gradually add the quick oats to the peanut butter mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat each oat. If using optional add-ons such as chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, or shredded coconut, fold them in gently at this stage.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each slightly with the back of the spoon to create traditional cookie shapes.
- Chill the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the cookies are firm and fully set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, the cookies are ready to eat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best chewy texture; pulse old-fashioned oats in a food processor if necessary.
- Adjust sweetness by starting with ½ cup of honey or maple syrup and increasing according to taste.
- Work quickly when shaping cookies, as the mixture thickens as it cools.
- Store cookies chilled to preserve their texture and flavor.
- Variations include adding 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder for a chocolate twist or 1-2 tablespoons of protein powder for an extra protein boost.
- For a low-carb option, substitute almond milk and replace oats with unsweetened coconut flakes.
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