Ingredients
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
2 to 4 tablespoons honey, more to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 3 tablespoons chia seeds
¾ cup old-fashioned oats, more if needed
Optional Mix-ins: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, chopped almonds, raisins, pumpkin seeds, protein powder, flaxseeds
Instructions
- Microwave the liquids: Place ¾ cup of peanut butter, 2-4 tablespoons of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a microwavable bowl. Microwave the ingredients for 20 seconds. Stir, then taste. If needed, add more honey or vanilla to adjust the flavor to your preference.
- Add oats and chia seeds: Stir the mixture until fully combined. Then, add ¾ cup of oats and 1-3 tablespoons of chia seeds (and any optional mix-ins you’d like to include). Mix everything thoroughly, making sure everything is well incorporated. Taste the mixture and adjust by adding more oats if it’s too runny or more honey and peanut butter if it’s too dry.
- Form the cookies: Roll the mixture into 8 balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Press each ball flat slightly. Add any extra toppings if desired.
- Chill: Place the cookies in the fridge or freezer until they have set, around 1 hour.
- Serve: Take the cookies out of the fridge a few minutes before serving to allow them to soften slightly. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nut Butter: Feel free to use almond butter, sunflower butter, or any nut butter of your choice. If using all-natural peanut butter, you may need to adjust the amount of oats to achieve the right consistency.
- Mix-ins: Add your favorite mix-ins like mini chocolate chips, raisins, chopped almonds, or flaxseeds. For a protein boost, consider adding a scoop of protein powder or chia seeds.
- Sweetener: Adjust the sweetness with more or less honey, or use maple syrup as a substitute for a different flavor profile.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them fresh for longer, place them in the fridge where they’ll last up to a week.
- Freezing: You can freeze the cookies for up to 3 months. For freezer storage, place the cookies on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour before transferring them to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
