These no bake cookies are a nostalgic mix of cocoa, peanut butter, and oats. Rich and chewy with about 140–160 calories per cookie, they’re an easy dessert to whip up in 10 minutes.
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups quick oats
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly until it reaches a boil. Let it boil for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
4. Add oats and mix well until fully coated.
5. Scoop onto parchment paper using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop.
6. Let the cookies cool and set for about 30 minutes.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For lower calories, swap sugar with 1/2 cup maple syrup and a mashed banana.
Find it online: https://www.nobakingdessert.com/calories-in-no-bake-cookies/