Healthy No-Bake Cookies - The Frugal Farm Wife (2024)

ByElise New January 20, 2014December 16, 2021

I have a weakness for sweets. Problem is, I’ve reallybeen trying to eat more healthy cookies and stay away from excessive amounts of refined sugar. And that’s where these healthy no-bake cookies come in, because gooey chocolate is my first love -and if it can be incorporated into a gluten-free recipe, then it’s gonna happen.

So a few days ago, during one of my all too predictable no bake cookie cravings, I decided that, instead of hitting up the refined sugar jar, I’d experiment with some more nutritious ingredients based around other healthy dessert recipes I’d seen (namely these no-bake chocolate bars from Mommy’s Kitchen).

After they were finished, Gabriel and I tasted them, declared them quite good (so did Garret, but he’s not really a trustworthy judge).

Since that time, we’ve made this recipe more times than I can count. It’s become our go-to dessert when we need something for a potluck, or to take to a party at the last minute – or just because we want a treat.

I have to say, these were definitely different than your average cookie. The main difference in healthy no-bake cookies is the lack of sugar crystals. These have a much more creamy texture. But that’s kind of what we’re going for! Call it creamy, or fudgy, or whatever you like – if you love no-bake cookies these will not disappoint!

I mean, for real, who’s going to complain about rich, creamy, chocolate cookie?!

Healthy No-Bake Cookies

You may have noticed that most of my healthy dessert recipes contain peanut butter (like these three ingredient toddler cookies). Peanut butter is such a great binder, and source of protein! …But, it’s also a major allergen. Bummer, huh? The good news is, you can substitute another nut butter (almond is a favorite!) where this recipe calls for peanut butter, or head over and try our (Oh so delicious!) healthy no-bake almond joy cookies instead.

So here it is, a healthy version of a really bad dessert!

What to expect from this recipe:

• Simplicity. You only need five ingredients, including the technically optional vanilla.
• Ease. You only have to melt the ingredients (specifically the peanut butter) enough to get everything stirred together – and then all you have to do is stir.
• Et voila! This truly is one of the easiest treats you will ever make.
• I mentioned subbing almond butter if you’re not a peanut butter fan, but it bears repeating here. Sun butter and soy butter are both terrific allergy-friendly options for making no-bake cookies.
• Another ingredients swap I’ve been enjoying is using raw cacao powder instead of traditional cocoa powder. It’s a great way to add a little more nutrition to your treat. I’ve specifically been using Sunfood cacao powder.
• Don’t be afraid to make fun additions! Crunchy peanut butter adds a nice crunch, subbing coconut for some of the oatmeal is a treat, craisins can be fun – the possibilities are endless!

Update: Click here to see the updated, reduced sweetener recipe for healthy no-bake cookies that you see in the video above.

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