These chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies without milk are perfect when you feel like having a little treat and don’t have enough time for real baking! 10 minutes is all you need!
Who could say no to chocolate peanut butter cookies that take only 5 minutes to make?! Definitely not me!! So I made these no bake cookies without milk the other day and we literally inhaled them…
These No Bake Oatmeal Cookies are:
- vegan
- gluten-free (make sure to use gluten-free oats)
- incredibly easy to make (you need only 4 ingredients!)
- an amazing snack
- perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers
- way better and healthier than store-bought cookies
- oil-free
- free of additional sugar
So, they’re just perfect when you feel like having a little chocolatey treat (totally me!) and don’t have enough time to turn on the oven. Or if it’s a hot day and you don’t want to turn on your oven.
So just give the oven a break and make these chocolate no bake cookies without milk and lots of peanut butter…
What You Need For These No Bake Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter:
As I’ve already said, the recipe for these vegan oatmeal cookies couldn’t be much easier!
You need only 4 ingredients:
- rolled oats
- dark chocolate (make sure it’s labeled as vegan if you follow a plant-based diet)
- unsweetened peanut butter (smooth not chunky)
- unsweetened almond milk (optional)
Substitutions:
- Of course you could also use any other plant-based milk like soy or rice milk for these vegan no bake cookies.
- You could even entirely leave out the milk and just use oats, chocolate, and peanut butter. The cookies will just turn out a bit harder this way.
- I also tried making these no bake oatmeal cookies with almond butter instead of peanut butter. I still liked them, but I’d definitely prefer the cookies with peanut butter.
How To Make No Bake Oatmeal Cookies
The preparation of these no bake cookies without milk couldn’t be much easier! All in all you need only 10 minutes to make them and some additional time in the fridge.
1. First you need to melt the chocolate (either use a microwave or melt it on the stovetop).
2. Once it’s melted stir in the oats and the peanut butter.
3. Add a splash of the plant-based milk to make the batter a bit thinner.
4. Put some parchment paper on a plate and evenly divide the no bake cookie batter. Form about six cookies and place them in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours, so they got enough time to harden up.
That’s it! After a couple of hours, you can enjoy these delicious chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies without milk. The perfect sweet treat for hot summer days!
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure to use rolled oats for these no bake oatmeal cookies. The recipe won’t work with quick oats.
- I like to use smooth unsweetened peanut butter for these oatmeal cookies. The chocolate is sweet enough by itself and the cookies will be a lot healthier.
- If you want these cookies to be gluten-free, make sure to use oats that are labeled “gluten-free”. The oats might be cross-contaminated with wheat, barley, or rye otherwise.
- I usually use vegan dark chocolate that is sweetened with brown sugar. I would not recommend using completely unsweetened chocolate as you don’t have any other kinds of sweeteners in this recipe.
No Bake Cookies without Milk – FAQ:
How do you store no bake oatmeal cookies? And how long do they last?
It’s best to store these no bake oatmeal cookies in an air-tight container in the fridge. They will be good for about 2-3 weeks when stored in the fridge.
Can you make them without peanut butter?
If you’re allergic to peanuts, you could also use other kinds of nut butters for these oatmeal cookies. I tried them with almond butter and still liked them. Although I think the peanut butter ones are way better. Chocolate and peanut butter is just a great combination!
Can you freeze no bake oatmeal cookies?
Yes, you can easily freeze these cookies. Just let them harden first on a baking sheet in the fridge. Then transfer them to ziploc bags and put them in the freezer. They will last for several months.
Could I use quick oats instead?
No, this recipe does not work with quick oats. You need rolled oats for the texture.
More Vegan Cookie Recipes You Might Like:
- Chocolate Banana Cookies with Oats
- Vegan Pumpkin Cookies with Chocolate Chunks
- Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies
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No Bake Cookies Without Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon almond milk or other plant-based milk (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- First, melt the chocolate (either use a microwave or melt it on the stovetop).
- Once it's melted, stir in the oats and the peanut butter and add a splash of the plant-based milk if using. Stir until well combined.
- Put some parchment paper on a plate and evenly divide the no bake cookie batter. Form about six cookies and place them in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours, so they got enough time to harden up.
Recipe Notes
- Make sure to use rolled oats for these no bake oatmeal cookies. The recipe won't work with quick oats.
- I like to use smooth unsweetened peanut butter for these oatmeal cookies. The chocolate is sweet enough by itself and the cookies will be a lot healthier.
- If you want these cookies to be gluten-free, make sure to use oats that are labeled "gluten-free". The oats might be cross-contaminated wheat, barley, or rye otherwise.
- I usually use vegan dark chocolate that is sweetened with brown sugar. I would not recommend using completely unsweetened chocolate as you don't have any other kinds of sweeteners in this recipe.
These are SOOO easy!! O goodness, I see some easy delicious cookies in my future!
These look awesome! I love a good no-bake cookie.
Oh my goodness!!! I think I will have to half the recipe when I try it, just for the sake of not eating 6 cookies single handedly in one day. They look irresistibly delicious, what a genius little combo of ingredients!
No bake cookies are so great for summer. I love the big pieces of oats in all of that delicious chocolate.
You definitely needed a cookie break! Love how simple this recipe it.
Oooo lovely! I love no bake cookies. Perfect for this hot weather we are having.
OMG girl these cookies are genius! I love that I don’t have to wait for them to cool to eat! Love me some dark chocolate!
How many ounces of chocolate did you use for the cup of chocolate? Thanks, looks great!
Hi CJ, I think it was like 5 ounces. :-)
These look so good! Thank you for sharing this recipe, although, I’m not sure if I can get past an open chocolate bar ;-)
I made these cookies!! It’s very tasty!! :)
Glad you liked them, Aurinko! :-)
I have an allergy to just a bust everything, so this no-bake cookie seems to be the answer for me. Think I’ll use coconut milk instead, because I have a nut allergy. I hope that works.
The cookies are very good. Very much like traditional no bake cookies. They are pretty heavy and a little dry and crumbly. May be adding a bit more peanut butter or milk to think them out a bit? Anyway, they are quick, easy, and delicious! thanks!
Hi Sharon, So glad you liked them. :-) Yes, adding a bit of milk definitely thins them out a bit.
How do you melt the chocolate?
Probably need to use a double broiler method; however, it’s never worked for me
Have you ever frozen these? Would like to make several batches at one time
These are just the perfect treat. Whenever I make them, they are gone super fast! Already tried them 4 times and turned out great!