Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cookies Recipe 3-Ingredient Chewy Treats
A quick and simple no-bake cookie recipe using just peanut butter, oats, and honey or maple syrup. These chewy treats come together in under 15 minutes and require no oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, natural preferred)
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats recommended)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Gather and measure your ingredients.
- Scoop 1 cup (240 ml) of peanut butter into a mixing bowl. If too stiff, microwave for 10 seconds to soften.
- Pour in 1/3 cup (80 ml) of honey or maple syrup and mix until smooth and well combined. Add about 1 teaspoon warm water if mixture is too stiff.
- Add 2 cups (180 grams) of rolled oats and stir gently until oats are evenly coated and mixture forms a sticky dough.
- Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow oats to absorb moisture.
- Scoop dough onto a prepared baking sheet using a tablespoon or hands, shaping into small rounds about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) thick.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Once set, enjoy the cookies. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter for best flavor and texture. Old-fashioned rolled oats provide the best chewiness; avoid instant oats. Chilling is essential to firm up the cookies. Adjust honey or oats to achieve desired texture. Optional add-ins include chocolate chips, cocoa powder, seeds, or dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 4.5
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