No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cookies are made with simple ingredients and no added sugar..
These no bake cookies have a chewy texture and can be shaped into a flat cookie or round ball.
Sugar free no bake oatmeal cookies.
I like that these no-bake sugar free oatmeal chocolate cookies are both a delicious and guilt free treat.
These cookies are quick to make and perfect for satisfying your cookie cravings without adding sugar.
Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars?
Those No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are also a simple dessert or snack recipe made with healthy ingredients. Both this recipe for no bake cookies and that recipe dessert bars are easy no added sugar dessert ideas.
This recipe is easier to make when you use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough as the dough can be sticky. You can find a selection of cookie scoops here.
Common questions about no bake cookies.
No bake cookies are technically cookies that are not baked in an oven.
Like with other no bake desserts, no bake cookies often use a stovetop or microwave instead.
No bake cookies are often made without ingredients that need to be baked in order to be safe for consumption. These ingredient include may include oats, some form of sweetener (such as sugar, honey, or maple syrup), a fat (such as butter), and a binding agent (such as peanut butter or chocolate).
The secret to making good no bake cookies has a lot to do with getting the right consistency and texture while ensuring they set properly. There are several factors that can have an effect on this.
● Using fresh ingredients that are measured accurately is essential.
● Overcooking the ingredients can lead to dry and crumbly cookies, while undercooking may result in cookies that do not set properly.
● When combining the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients mix them well to ensure even distribution and a uniform consistency.
● Lastly, allowing the cookies to set long enough to hold their shape.
Tips for making no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies.
These cookies can be made as a ball or flattened to resemble a more of a cookie shape. To make these in a cookie shape simply drop them on to the baking sheet rather than rolling them into balls.
- Quick oats work best in this recipe if you are shaping your cookies into balls. Quick oats are smaller than rolled oats are in size, making it easier to work the mixture into shapes.
- This recipe calls for heating ingredients over the stove. It is a good idea to use a non-stick saucepan or spray the saucepan with nonstick to prevent the mixture from sticking and burning.
- Optional add-ins include adding an extra tablespoon or two of cocoa powder or stirring in some coconut flakes.
You can also add other ingredients such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or sugar free candy.
How to store leftover no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies without peanut butter
Once cooled, you can transfer these cookies to an airtight container or zip top bag. They will be a little soft when stored on the counter but, can be stored this way for up to four days. However, these cookies can be refrigerated for up to six days or frozen freezer for up two months.
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About this sugar free no bake cookies recipe.
These no bake sugar free oatmeal chocolate cookies are a delicious and guilt-free treat that take about ten minutes to make. To make these cookies we will first melt together the butter with the other soft ingredients. Then we will mix in the dry ingredients to make the cookies.
How to serve these no bake cookies.
- Serve these cookies as is with melted sugar free chocolate drizzled on top.
- Roll these cookies into tiny balls, freeze them, and the add the tiny balls to your Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream
- Crumble the cookies up and toss them on top of yogurt for a tasty treat.
Ingredients needed to make No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cookies
- Butter. Salted butter works great in this recipe. The butter adds to the flavor and the moisture in this recipe.
- Sugar Alternative. Select a granular sugar alternative that measures like sugar and that can also be heated or baked with.
- Sugar Free Peanut Butter. It is best to use smooth peanut butter rather than crunchy. However, you can add a quarter cup of chopped peanuts for texture.
- Milk. Whole milk works best but, you can try using an alternative.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. This where the chocolate comes from.
- Oats. Quick oats work best for shaped or rolled cookies. For the cookie shaped ones, you can use old fashioned rolled oats.
Expert Tip 👉Use high quality ingredients such as cocoa powder, natural creamy peanut butter (without added sugar), and quick-cooking oats for the best results.
How to make recipe for no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Start by melting your butter. Do this in a large pot or saucepan over medium-high heat stirring as needed..
- Once the butter has completely melted, add the granulated sugar alternative, sugar free peanut butter, and milk. Stir the mixture continuously until smooth and homogenous. I like to use a whisk to do this.
- When the ingredients have blended together, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until it is fully incorporated into the mixture.
- Next, use a spatula to gently fold in the oats.
- To make the cookies into a ball shape like mine, when the mixture has cooled enough to touch, you can use your hands to roll the mixture into evenly sized balls (about an inch and a half inches in diameter). Place them on the baking sheet and allow them to cool in the fridge for one hour.
- For the flatter cookies, after mixing in the oats and chocolate, use a cookie scoop or large spoon to drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet right away. The mixture sets fast, so work efficiently.
Expert Tip👉 Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature or in your refrigerator until set (30 minutes to an hour). This helps them firm up and maintain their shape.
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No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter
- 1 ½ cup Sugar Alternative - see post for details
- 1 cup Sugar Free Peanut Butter
- ¾ cup Milk
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 3 cups Oats - rolled for flat cookies and quick for round cookies.
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Start by melting your butter. Do this in a large pot or saucepan over medium-high heat stirring as needed Once the butter has completely melted, add the granulated sugar alternative, sugar free peanut butter, and milk. Stir the mixture continuously until smooth and homogenous.
- When the ingredients have blended together, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until it is fully incorporated into the mixture.
- Next, use a spatula to gently fold in the oats.
- To make the cookies into a ball shape like mine, when the mixture has cooled enough to touch, you can use your hands to roll the mixture into evenly sized balls (about an inch and a half inches in diameter). Place them on the baking sheet and allow them to cool in the fridge for one hour.
- For the flatter cookies, after mixing in the oats and chocolate, use a cookie scoop or large spoon to drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet right away. Then allow the cookies to set in your refrigerator.
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Updated 7/23
Debbie Thompson
Hi, just found your site, can't wait to try the No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal cookies. Just wondering if you have tried using almond butter instead of peanut butter?
TheSugarFreeDiva
Hi. I have not tried it with almond butter however, I would think that it would turn out fine in this recipe. Please let me know how it works for you. Sounds like a tasty idea 🙂
Sheryl Till
This recipe looks amazing. I'm going to try it this weekend. I ordered your sugar free. baking guide but while I wait for it to arrive....please tell me how to make crispy sugar-free cookies. I've tried so many purchased cookies and they're all crumbly, dry, and have an aftertaste. What I would really love to be able to do is do recipes somewhere between regular diet and keto. I'm diabetic so I use some keto recipes but with kidney issues, I have to closely monitor protein.
Thanks!
Sheryl
TheSugarFreeDiva
Thank you for your great support! You can find that crispie cookie recipe here. Please keep me posted and good luck with everything! 🙂
Tina Hendick
Wow this turned out so amazing. Thanks!
TheSugarFreeDiva
Good to hear!!