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Lightened Up Coconut Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Lightened Up Toasted Coconut Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

It’s officially summer! For us that means eating as many fruits and vegetables as possible. And when we want dessert? We turn to no bake cookies!

The latest additions to our collection of recipes are these lightened up coconut peanut butter no bake cookies.

Lightened Up Coconut Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

Most no bake cookies tend to be too sweet for me, but these peanut butter no bake cookies are just the right amount of sweetness. Instead of sugar, honey is both the sweetener and a binding agent.

Since there isn’t any granulated sugar in the cookies, you don’t have to go through the boiling process.

Just melt together the honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir in the vanilla, coconut, and oats, and you’re good to go!

You can use untoasted coconut if you want, but the texture will be much chewier. The toasted coconut adds both a bit of nuttiness and a bit of crunch.

Healthier Toasted Coconut Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

These cookies will appear very “loose” when you place them on the baking sheet, but, as I noted in the instructions, they will set as the oats soak in the extra moisture.

Because of the many variables surrounding the type of oats, coconut oil, and shredded coconut oil used, the times for these cookies to set will vary. Also, you may want to store these in the refrigerator if your house is warm.

Since these cookies are on the healthier side, they’re a great snack to have when you craving something sweet but don’t want a traditional cookie.

Plus, they’re no bake. Which means you can enjoy cookies all summer long with out touching your oven!

Lightened Up Toasted Coconut Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

Lightened Up Coconut Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Yield: 24 no bake cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C + 2 tbsp no stir creamy natural peanut butter
  • 6 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil, measured solid
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 C shredded coconut (can be sweetened or unsweetened depending on preference)
  • 2 1/2 C oats
  • additional toasted coconut for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil over medium-low heat until mixture is completely melted and runny. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and oats.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or cool.
  4. Drop by heaping tablespoonful onto prepared baking sheet. I used a cookie scoop and pressed the mixture against the side of the bowl as I scooped it out. Top with additional toasted coconut. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until set.

Notes

Depending on the solidity of your coconut oil, you may need to keep these cookies in the refrigerator.
These cookies will continue to set up over time as the oats soak in the extra moisture.

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Toasted Coconut Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

Tuesday 26th of July 2016

oooh, I just started trying to re-start myself onto another health kick and these cookies look like just the thing!

aimee @ like mother like daughter

Thursday 30th of June 2016

I actually love traditional no bake cookies, but I am obsessed with sweets so ;) These look amazing!! I bet the peanut butter and coconut combo is delicious and perfect for not heating up the oven on a hot day!

Liz

Saturday 25th of June 2016

These sound insanely delicious! And certainly a LOT healthier than the classic no-bakes!

Ashley

Thursday 23rd of June 2016

I feel the same way about so many no bake cookies - they almost wind up more like candy! But these sound fantastic! Honey, peanut butter, coconut - love that combo!

Jen | Baked by an Introvert

Thursday 23rd of June 2016

I seriously need these no bake cookies in my life. Coconut and peanut butter sound heavenly together!

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