Do you remember those delicious little no bake oatmeal chocolate cookies they used to serve in the school cafeteria?
Do they still?
I always loved them and as soon as I learned how easy they were to make I made batch after batch. And now my kids love them too.
I guess technically since I homeschool they are getting them with their school lunch, except I don’t have a hair net or compartmentalized styrofoam trays.
But I do have cookies. And they are delicious.
One difference though. I’ve healthified these a little. In an effort to reduce the refined sugar my kiddos are eating I’ve taken it out of this recipe. (except for what is in the peanut butter) and no one is the wiser. They are also chock full of whole oats and have some coconut oil thrown in for good measure… you know I love that stuff.
That my friends is a win.
Here’s what you’ll need-
1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter ( I used plain old pb, I’m not sure how these would turn out with natural or sugar free)
3/4- Cup Honey
1/2 – Cup Coconut Oil
2- tsp Vanilla
2 – Cups Old Fashioned Oats
5- Tbsp Cocoa Powder
1/2 – tsp Salt
In a medium size pan over medium/low heat combine the honey, peanut butter, coconut oil and cocoa powder. Stir until the peanut butter and coconut oil have melted. Continue to stir occasionally until it starts boiling gently. Now you don’t want to scorch your honey so keep it at a gentle boil for about 2 minutes.
Remove your pan from the heat and add in your salt, vanilla and oats and stir thoroughly until the oats are nicely covered with the chocolate mixture.
Now drop it by spoonfuls onto wax paper or parchment paper. You can make them as large or small as you’d like. Let them cool…. if you can wait that long.
Eat and pretend you’re back in elementary school!
These stay pretty solid but if they are a little soft keep them in the fridge.
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Theresjustonemommy says
These are always so tasty! Pinned!
Shea @ Dixie Chik Cooks says
My mom always made cookies like this when I was growing up – especially during *that time of the month*!!! Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Leslie says
These look so good! I’m trying to eat healthy and chocolate is my weakness so this is great!
Kristen & Musings of an Average Mom says
I love oatmeal cookies! And chocolate makes everything better. Pinning from Blogger Brags.
Jennifer S. says
These look great. I pinned them so I can make them soon.
Heaven says
I love these cookies. Even more so without the sugar. Thanks for healthifying them. Stopping by from Lou Lou girls.
Christie says
Thanks so much for sharing at Bloggers Brags this week. I’m pinning it to our board on Pinterest!
Tania says
Those are one of my very favorite cookies, I’m definitely going to have to try your healthified recipe!
Tania
Chloe Crabtree says
Hi! I found this over at Friday Flash Blog! I have a busy 18 month old granddaughter coming for an extended visit very soon, so I was happy to come across your recipe with no added sugar! I have pinned this and will be sharing over at G+ and on my FB page! Hugs! Chloe
Aspen Jay says
Yum! Does the coconut oil give it a bit of a coconut taste? mmm… that would be good! Thanks for sharing Krista!
Lou Lou Girls says
This looks so incredible! I’m always so amazed by your talent. Pinned and tweeted. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm and party with us! It is so super fun to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls
Krista says
Thank you so much! I’ll see you on Monday!
Krista says
The coconut oil I used is not very coconut-y so it didn’t add to the flavor. But the brands that have a stronger coconut taste probably would, and it would be pretty tasty!
Krista says
These are great for little ones, they have no idea that they’re not sugar packed!
Dawn says
how long should it take for them to set up? I followed the directions and they seem loose.
Krista says
Did you refrigerate them? It takes about an hour or so in the fridge for them to get nice and set.
Dawn says
Yes I had to refr1igerate them, they were way too soft. You have to eat them kind of fast or they will melt on your fingers. They are pretty good though.
Anonymous says
Can you tell me how many cookies this batch makes?
Thank you!
Ronda says
Oh my word are these amazing!!!! Even better than the traditional no bakes with all the sugar in them!! Thank you for sharing!
Edie Babe says
These ones taste way better than the ones from when I was a kid which depending on who’s mom made them often turned out with a very grainy unpleasant texture . But this version is so delicious and for fun I squashed some of them very thin and flat and held them in the freezer where they live now is my secret little stash of delectables snacks also I added some shredded coconut
Adrienne says
I have made these twice with natural almond butter! They are the bomb! And my bf loves them because they are GF!!!
ANITA RADER says
THE RECIPES LOOK VERY GOOD TO MAKE BUT I HAD NO WAY TO PRINT THEM. COULD YOU PLEASE ADD PRINT ICON? THANKS.
KZ says
These were delicious! I used natural crunchy peanut butter added cinnamon and cayenne pepper. They turned out incredible, I also added some quinoa flakes. Yummmm Thanks for the recipe
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great recipe for a hot day when you don’t want to use the oven!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Amanda says
I love no bake cookies. This healthier recipe taste just like the less healthy, sugar loaded no bake cookies that I used to eat. I used natural peanut butter to reduce the sugar even more and butter instead of coconut oil (because I like the taste of butter better). I also add unsweetened coconut. My kid and hubby love these also. Highly recommend these to anyone.
Krista says
Thanks for sharing! I’m glad to know they work with butter, and the addition of coconut sounds amazing!