No-Bake Cookies - Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Oatmeal - EASY, QUICK, and DELICIOUS!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat, while sunflower seed butter is often less expensive.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cacao nibs have less sugar and are richer in antioxidants.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened cocoa mix

Carob powder is caffeine-free and has a different flavor profile.

Turn on pot to medium heat and melt 1/2 cup of butter.

Add 1/2 cup of milk to the melted butter.

Stir in 1 3/4 cups of sugar and 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1/2 cup of peanut butter until melted.

Add 3 cups of oatmeal and mix well.

Scoop the mixture by spoonfuls onto parchment paper.

Let the cookies firm up at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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