Healthy Recipes Dessert No-Bake Dessert No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies 4.8 (10) 7 Reviews We gave no-bake cookies a healthy makeover, bumping up the peanut butter and cutting back on added sugar and butter. The result is a chewy, peanut buttery, oat-packed delicious cookie. It's easy to whip up a batch of these—only a few simple ingredients are needed to make these chewy peanut butter cookies and there's no baking required. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 10, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 2 dozen cookies Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts These easy no-bake cookies are healthy and delicious.Peanut butter provides protein and healthy fats, while oats add fiber.If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, choose oats labeled "gluten-free" to avoid the risk of cross-contamination. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings ¾ cup natural peanut butter ⅓ cup brown sugar ¼ cup butter ¼ cup low-fat milk 1 ¾ cups rolled oats (see Tip) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup chocolate chips (Optional) Directions Heat peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until the butter and sugar have melted. Stir in oats and vanilla. If using chocolate chips, let the mixture cool to room temperature before stirring them in. Drop the dough by the tablespoon onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press into 2-inch circles. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Keep refrigerated. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 105 Calories 6g Fat 9g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Serving Size 1 cookie Calories 105 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 4g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 3g 5% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Vitamin A 64IU 1% Folate 3mcg 1% Sodium 29mg 1% Calcium 9mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 7mg 2% Potassium 31mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.