Gluten-Free No Bake Cookies (Dairy-Free Chocolate Treat)
Easy and indulgent no-bake cookies combining rich chocolate, hearty oats, and creamy peanut butter, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the fuss of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gluten-free quick oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup dairy-free butter (such as Earth Balance)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with wax paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Combine sugar, cocoa, non-dairy butter, and almond milk in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until it reaches a full boil. Boil for 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in peanut butter, oats, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let them cool at room temperature for 30 minutes or until firm.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg