Healthier Easier No Bake Cookies

Kid Friendly Recipe by Chef Stacy Maple

Tools Required 

2 QT Microwave Safe Bowl 

Measuring Cups and Spoons 

Large Spoon or Portion Scoop 

Wax Paper 

Sheet Pan

Ingredients

½ Cup Honey

1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder

¼ tsp Salt

¼ Cup Milk

¼ Cup Canola Oil

¼ Cup Peanut Butter

2 Cups Oats

1/3 Cup Shredded Coconut

1 tsp Vanilla Extract


Directions 

Step 1
In large, microwave safe bowl, mix together Honey, Cocoa Powder and Salt. Mix until well combined. Stir in Milk and Oil. Microwave on high for one minute. Remove and stir. Continue this process stirring each minute until mixture is well combined and BEGINS to boil. Carefully remove from microwave.

Step 2
Carefully stir in Peanut Butter, Oats, Coconut and Vanilla. Stir until well combined.

Step 3
Using Scoop or Spoon, drop cookies onto sheet pan lined with wax paper. Let cookies set for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator before serving. Store in air tight container in refrigerator for up to one week.



Chef’s Note: You can replace honey with Agave and regular Milk with Almond Milk if you want to make vegan cookies. For gluten-free cookies, substitute gluten-free Oats. You can also replace Almond Butter for Peanut Butter if you are worried about peanut allergies. This cookie is so versatile!