No-Bake Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies Recipe
These no-bake breakfast cookies are a quick and nutritious start to your day. Made with creamy peanut butter, honey, oats, and chia seeds, they come together in minutes with no oven required. Perfect for busy mornings, these grab-and-go cookies are customizable, wholesome, and naturally sweetened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 cookies
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 to 4 Tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats (plus more if needed)
- 1 to 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Microwave liquids: Place 3/4 cup peanut butter, 2-4 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a microwavable bowl and microwave for 20 seconds. Stir well, taste, and add more honey or vanilla as desired to achieve your preferred sweetness and flavor.
- Combine ingredients: Stir the microwaved mixture thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Add 3/4 cup old fashioned oats and 1-3 tablespoons chia seeds to the peanut butter mixture. Stir everything until fully incorporated. Taste the mixture and adjust by adding more oats if the mixture is too runny, or more peanut butter and honey if it is too dry.
- Form cookies: Roll the mixture into 8 equal balls and place them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Press each ball down slightly to flatten them into cookie shapes. Add any preferred toppings at this stage.
- Chill and set: Place the tray in the fridge or freezer to allow the cookies to firm up completely. This step helps the cookies hold their shape and makes them easier to handle.
- Serve: Remove the cookies from the fridge or freezer a few minutes before serving to soften slightly. Enjoy your wholesome breakfast cookies fresh.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey to suit your sweetness preference.
- You can add additional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits if desired.
- Store prepared cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freezing the cookies extends their shelf life up to one month.
- For a crunchier texture, consider toasting the oats before mixing.
