Quaker Oats - 3 Minute No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative with healthy fats.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a nutty taste while being a good substitute for allergies.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder is caffeine-free and adds a different flavor.

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/2 cup milk.

Heat over medium heat until it comes to a rolling boil, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.

Stir in 2 cups oats and 1/4 teaspoon salt until fully combined.

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper or a baking sheet.

Let the cookies cool and set for about 30 minutes at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens