Healthy no-bake Oatmeal Cookies

Made with all simple ingredients, these healthy no-bake oatmeal cookies are a yummy sweet treat with no refined sugars! These oatmeal clusters with rich chocolate flavor are perfect for the hot summer months when you don’t want to turn the oven on!

You can make these delicious and healthy no-bake oatmeal cookies in just a few minutes to have on hand for an easy snack option to serve your family this week!

I love to meal prep, usually the beginning of the week, and this is one recipe we make on repeat! The children and toddlers love them also and they are fun and easy to add to my husbands work lunches. 

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Some other family favorites that we have rotating on our meal planners are sloppy Joes, French toast casserole, chia pudding cups and sourdough oatmeal cookies.

These no bake cookies are a perfect snack for picnics, tea parties and other special occasions. 

Unlike many no bake oatmeal balls recipes, these do not have chia seeds, flax seeds or hemp seeds, making these more appetizing for children and others that are sensitive to the small seeds. And the best part is that they are nut- free also since this great recipe has no coconut flakes, peanut butter or other common nut butters. 

If you’re looking for more of a baked treat snack to enjoy with an afternoon cup of coffee then check out these sourdough oatmeal cookies or sourdough mini lemon tarts!

Why you should make these healthy no-bake oatmeal cookies

Easy: You don’t even need a mixing bowl to make this recipe! Everything is mixed together right in the pot where the butter is melted. All the complete and easy steps are explained further down.

Healthy: Made with all healthy ingredients, these no-bake oatmeal cookies contain no refined sugar, making them a healthy snack option to serve your children and family. This quick snack can be mixed up in the morning and will be ready in a couple of hours for in the afternoon. These are great for an after school snack, afternoon snack, to take to the park or on a picnic! 

Some health facts on oats: Oatmeal is a good source of carbs. Did you know that oatmeal is a complete source of protein? No wonder it has become a staple in the United States and many other places as a healthy breakfast food! A single portion of oatmeal can go a long way for many people!

There are many health benefits involved here- oats are known to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels and also contains a variety of vitamins including b vitamins, healthy fiber, minerals and antioxidants.

Love a good overnight oats recipe? See this slow cooker baked oatmeal recipe! Perfect for those hectic weekday mornings!

Great for the summer (no oven needed): If you’re trying to not utilize the oven during the hot summer months in the year, then this no-bake snack is just the thing you have been looking for! 

Toddler friendly: These have a great texture for little mouths to chew and for little hands to hold. 

How to make healthy no-bake oatmeal cookies

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or wax paper). I like to use my silicone baking mats. Set to the side.

Melt the butter in a small pot or saucepan.

Add the honey, cocoa powder, sea salt and vanilla. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 2-4 minutes. Keep stirring to avoid burning.

Remove from the heat and add the oats. Stir until combined. 

With clean hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1-2 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. ( I just use my small cookie scooper and make little mounds). You can leave them more rounded like a ball or you can flatten them slightly.

Refrigerate for several hours or until firm.

Store in a sealed container or plastic bag in the fridge for 1 week. 

Makes 18-24 cookies.

Pro tips: 

For best results to help the cookies keep their shape, don’t leave them out on the counter at room temperature for an extended length of time. Return them to the fridge once you are done with them.

Let the butter, honey and cocoa mixture simmer for a minute or two while stirring to get a little syrupy and thicken slightly. Then add the oats, vanilla and salt.

How to store 

Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to a week.

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