Description
These No-bake Cookies No Oatmeal are a delicious treat made with shredded coconut, peanut butter, and cocoa, making them an irresistible snack that’s quick to prepare. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring comfort with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (85 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut short strands
- 2 tablespoons (40 grams) maple syrup
- 2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 4–6 tablespoons (60–90 ml) milk of choice (not canned coconut milk)
- 1/3 cup (38 grams) dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (more depending on nut butter)
- 2/3 cup (170 grams) natural peanut butter or other nut/seed butter
- 1 cup (145 grams) finely chopped peanuts or other nuts/seeds
Instructions
- If toasting the coconut in an oven, preheat it to 325 °F (165 °C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the shredded coconut on the pan and toast for about 3 minutes, stirring halfway through until golden brown.
- For stovetop toasting, use a clean, dry skillet over medium-low heat, adding the coconut and cooking while stirring until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Allow the toasted coconut to cool completely to prevent oil separation in the cookies.
- Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, sugar, milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, stirring until it bubbles. Remove from heat and mix in the peanut butter, adding more milk if needed for consistency.
- Stir in the cooled coconut and chopped peanuts until well combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop cookies onto the prepared parchment paper. Work quickly to prevent the mixture from thickening too much.
- Refrigerate the cookies for about 1 1/2 hours to firm up. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Ensure the coconut is completely cooled before mixing to avoid separation of oils.
Customize the nuts and seeds based on your preferences for added variety.
These cookies are excellent for meal prep and can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg