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Best No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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Last Updated on August 19, 2026 by Carrie Korem, FNTP

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are made with 7 pantry staples and are perfect for the summer when you don’t want to turn on the oven.

Ingredients for No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

  • Organic cane sugar
  • Cocoa powder
  • Unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • Whole milk or coconut milk
  • Peanut butter or almond butter
  • Vanilla extract
  • Rolled oats (I prefer to use sprouted rolled oats)

 

Best No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

What Kinds of Oats are Best for Cookies?

It’s best to use oats that have been sprouted. Raw oats contain phytic acid, which robs the body of minerals like iron, copper and magnesium.  Raw oats are also hard to digest. Sprouting the oats greatly reduces the phytic acid making them a much healthier option. This is the brand I use. 

And here’s more information on why it’s always best to soak or sprout grains, nuts, seeds and legumes.

Best No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

What Are the Common Mistakes in No Bake Cookies?

The fat that you use in no bake cookies is very, very important. You want to use a fat like butter or coconut oil that turns solid when it’s chilled, so that when the cookies are put in the refrigerator, they set properly.

The biggest mistake people make is swapping out the butter for an oil like avocado oil or olive oil that stays liquid when chilled. This will result in cookies that won’t set.

Here are some more simple, gluten-free desserts to enjoy

Strawberry Shortcake
Gluten-Free Lemon Tart
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies 
Peach Galette
Pound Cake

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Makes 16 cookies

  • Author: Carrie Korem, FNTP
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 16 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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  1. Place the sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and milk in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Cook until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil (do not boil for more than one minute), stirring frequently. Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla. Place oats in a large mixing bowl, pour chocolate mixture over and stir until combined. Using a 2-inch cookie scoop, scoop cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the fridge 2 hours until firm.

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  12. Stacy Makes Cents

    Can you help me troubleshoot? I made a batch of these last week.....but it was my first batch since switching to a healthier diet. They did not set up. The only difference this time was that I used homemade peanut butter in them instead of some from the store and rolled oats instead of quick oats. My mom said maybe it was because there was honey in the peanut butter? Of course they were still eaten (shouldn't let chocolate go to waste!), but I would really like them to turn out next time.
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      While the Vitamix is the blender many talk about for it's performance, but it has a pretty hefty price tag. I usually stick with the advice from Cooks Illustrated and their non-bias product reviews. The top two they recommend are the The Kitchen Aid 5-speed blender ($149.00) or for a much less expensive blender that got very high ratings in their test kitchen the Kalorik BL Blender at just $49.99. If they are recommending a $50 blender that does just a good a job as the $150, I'd go with the cheaper one! :) Hope that helps!
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  26. Shelby

    My children are grown and gone now, no grandchildren either! :( I really wish that back when my children were younger that the internet was much more accessible. Imagine all the ideas I could have come upon! Still, some of these will be great for me to take to my workplace for lunches! I love the smoothie idea. I also love the maple sugar in this recipe. I've never thought to try it but now I will!
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      As with all desserts, they should be enjoyed in moderation. If one can tolerate grains, then oats can be a good option for a cookie. Organic butter contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, stearic acid as well as other healthy properties. I am coming from a more traditional approach to fats and wrote about this here: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/creamed-kale-and-eggs-recipe/ and here: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/hashed-browns/ All sugars should be eaten in strict moderation and these cookies are made with maple sugar which is dehydrated maple syrup. While it is still a sugar, it is a much healthier option than white sugar that has been stripped of any nutrients and bleached.
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  40. Christina Hauf

    Carrie, I noticed your pizza roll-up and had to jump in :) we've been using our waffle iron with abandon and have come up with some super fun treats using and filling tortillas... Waffled Pizza Pocket - spoon sauce (not to edge) on half of your tortilla, add meat, sprinkle cheese, fold in half and close waffle iron. Open to a pastry like (crisp and chewy) Waffled Pizza Pocket! Waffled "Grilled" Cheese - just like the above but with cheese only. Waffled Nutbutter Pocket - I am sure you're getting the idea...fill half the tortilla with nut butter, fold and waffle. This one is so much like a filled pastry it is hard to quit! There is no end to fun with a waffle iron...home made bread dough! stop me now!! Bless you for all you do, Carrie! You've got a great thing going here :)
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