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No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies

These chewy and fudgy no-bake cookies are made with oats, cocoa powder, and nut butter. They come together in 10 minutes and are perfect for a quick snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil Helps the cookies firm up when cold.
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup Adds sweetness and glossy texture.
  • 1/2 cup nut butter Use your favorite nut butter.
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder Provides deep chocolate flavor.
  • 1 cup oats Gives the cookies a chewy texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
  2. In a small pot over medium heat, combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, and nut butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
  3. Add cocoa powder and stir until fully dissolved into a pudding-like mixture.
  4. Add the oats and stir until thick and scoopable, being careful not to boil.
  5. Spoon or scoop portions onto the prepared sheet, shaping them as desired.
  6. Transfer the sheet to the freezer for 20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm.
Storage
  1. Keep the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain their firmness.

Notes

To achieve the best results, ensure to stir until glossy and watch the heat once oats go in. Shape while warm and freeze until truly firm.