No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Delightful no-bake cookies with rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture, perfect for last-minute cravings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Provides texture
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder For rich chocolate flavor
- 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies
- 1/2 cup vegan butter or coconut oil Choose based on dietary preferences
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk Any type of plant milk will work
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavor
- Pinch sea salt Balances sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder. Stir well and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the granulated sugar, vegan butter or coconut oil, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until it begins to boil.
- Once boiling, let it boil for one minute while stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the hot mixture over the oats and cocoa mix in your bowl. Stir until fully combined.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly. Then use a spoon to drop spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet, shaping them into cookies if desired.
- Let the cookies cool completely at room temperature, which may take 30 to 60 minutes.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them chewy. Experiment with add-ins like nuts or coconut for variety.