They’re here! My new favorite (no-bake) cookies are here!
And good news. They only require 1 bowl, 5 minutes, and 3 ingredients! Let’s (not) bake!
It all starts with oats and dates blended together. Then peanut butter gets thrown into the mix. The result is a cookie dough that’s perfectly tender, salty, and sweet!
Form into discs and press down with a fork for those classic cross hatch marks.
Stop there or go the extra mile and make a 3-ingredient chocolate glaze for dipping these beauties! Talk about a chocolate peanut butter match made in heaven.
We hope you LOVE these cookies! They’re
Simple to make
Easy
Salty-sweet
Tender
Satisfying
& Super tasty
These would make the perfect snack or dessert when you need something that’s on the healthier side fast. I could see these making great gifts. Or make in a large batch and keep them in the freezer so there’s always a healthier treat on hand!
Enjoy these as is, with a cup of Golden Milk or Homemade Dairy-Free Milk, or crumbled in Vegan Coconut Ice Cream!
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
3-Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
COOKIES
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 Pinch sea salt (optional)
- 3/4 cup medjool dates (pitted // measured after pitting)
- 1/2 cup natural salted peanut butter (creamy or crunchy // ingredients should just be peanuts + salt // we like Wild Friends brand)
CHOCOLATE GLAZE optional
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil (melted// measured after melting)
- 3 Tbsp cacao powder (sifted // or sub unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup (plus more to taste)
- 1 Pinch sea salt (optional)
Instructions
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Add oats and salt (optional) to a food processor and blend into a flour. Add dates and blend for 30 seconds more or until finely chopped. Add peanut butter and blend until a dough forms.
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Scoop out 2-Tbsp amounts of dough and carefully form into mounds. Place on a parchment-lined pan or tray. Optional: Use the back of a fork to create a cross hatch on the top of the cookies (see photo).
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Enjoy as is, or prepare chocolate glaze (optional) by mixing ingredients in a bowl and whisking until smooth. Dip the cookies in (about halfway), let excess drip off, and place back on parchment-lined pan or tray. Freeze 10 minutes. Then dip again for extra thick shell. Chill again. Enjoy.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 1 month. The chocolate shell can get soft at room temperature, so it’s best to store them in the refrigerator.
Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients/glaze.
*Prep time does not reflect time to prepare glaze and dip cookies.
Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 12)
- Calories: 164.5
- Fat: 6.2g
- Saturated fat: 1.2g
- Sodium: 3.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.5g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Sugar: 16.2g
- Protein: 3.8g
These cookies are everything!!!! What an ingenious recipe.
Without chocolate, I eat them for breakfast. With chocolate, they satisfy all of my cookie needs.
A hack I discovered from having no cocoa powder in the house: I just microwave some dark chocolate chips with a little coconut oil for the coating. It dries up hard and shiny. I love these cold, right out of the fridge.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Joy. We are so glad you enjoyed them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Hi Dana,
Thanks for this recipe. I am hoping to make it toMorrow but I have a bunch of deglet noor dates. Will that work?
Many thanks in advance.
Hi Kaela, we haven’t tried that, but it might work. Another reader commented having success. Our only concern is that they may not be sticky enough. Let us know if you give it a try!
My three favourite ingredients for a delicious dessert are: chocolate, oats, and peanut butter. And, apparently, it’s in that order. I have made many batches of the vegan no-bake cookies and they are just heavenly. I tried these and just didn’t get the same feeling. It’s not the recipe, it’s just my preference. Turns out, I like chocolate and oats with a bit of p.b. This recipe is oats and p.b with a bit of chocolate. Thank you to Dana, as usual for your creativity.
Saying this, there is no way it’s fair for me to rate this recipe, when it’s just a matter of personal preference. I can’t wait for there to a be food blogger revolution, where the current format is completely renovated.
Thanks for sharing, Jean!
These cookies are my go to quick make snack. I keep them in ball form. I took them to my gym as an energy snack and they were gone in minutes. The absolute best!!!
Great idea, Charlotte! Thanks so much for sharing!
I made exactly to the recipe. OMG awesome!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Sue!
These are SO good!!! Was craving peanut butter cookies but they tend to be so unhealthy, and I was so happy to find this recipe. SO delicious and so easy. A new go-to. Thanks so much for posting this recipe!!
I wasn’t able to make a chocolate glaze but I had leftover chocolate chips that I melted. Looking forward to trying the glaze next time but the melted chocolate chips created a nice hard shell that contrasted greatly with the soft cookie :)
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Anna! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Can’t wait to try these, Dana, thank you as always :) Is it ok to soak the dates before use?
Hi Kate, if the dates are dry, that should be fine. But if they are already sticky and moist, the texture may be off. Let us know how it goes!
Sorry left a previous comment but realised I hadn’t left the rating so adding now!
Thanks, Shana! We’ll add your rating.
Yummy!!!! Just made these and although I didn’t have enough dates I topped it up with date syrup for a better and less crumbly consistency.. then I didn’t have cocoa powder either, but had vegan choc chips and used that with the coconut oil and date syrup and decided that they were too good to give to anyone and will just stuff my face with them all. Ok my husband can have one.. no Actually just half..
Dana you are a blessing thanks for all these wonderful and inspiring recipes 💕
Thanks for sharing, Shana!!
I made these yesterday and all I can say is OH. MY. STARS.!!! I swapped out the peanut butter for Sunbutter, but kept the remaining ingredients the same. Goodness, even my husband (who, let’s say is not health-minded), enjoyed them. The glaze is absolutely refined-sugar free, so I feel good about using it. Can’t wait to make some coconut-free for my boy and see what he thinks.
Dana, you just don’t know how much easier you are making my life with these fabulous recipes!
Rock on!
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Daisy! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xoxo
Do you think I could sub the Oats for almond flour?
We think so! Let us know if you give it a try!
So yummy!! I pretty much just eat the “dough” with a spoon because it’s so good.
=) Yum! Thanks for the lovely review, Kenzie!
I make these cookies all the time and they are amazing! I have never been disappointed in any of Minimalist Baker’s recipes!❤️
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Brianna! xo
These were so dry. Eating the dough was like giving peanut butter to a dog. I salvaged them by adding maple syrup for moist and binding. I’ll go back to whole oats, maple, and peanut butter.
Hi Corrina, sorry to hear that was your experience! Is it possible that your dates or peanut butter were on the drier side?
We made them for a potluck student dinner and they were gone in no time! Everyone was amazed about the taste paired with the simplicity of vegan (!) ingredients :) Best peanut butter cookies ever!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Kat!
I tried this recipe yesterday and I loved it. Very easy and healthy… Thank you for sharing ??
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Seda! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
hoollllyyyy moly these are SO good! I just made these and instead of doing the chocolate glaze, I made a peanut butter glaze with pbfit and coconut oil (I want my toddler to eat them so wna exclude the chocolate) they came out SO good. I totally underestimated how delicious these would be. Stellar recipe!
THANK YOU!
Yay! So glad you and your little one enjoyed them, Sandra! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
I just made a double batch of these cookies for the second time. My whole family loves them. Thank you Dana, you are a genius!
So glad you and your family enjoy these, Stacey! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Always make your almond meal and chocolate chips but decided to try these for a change and OMG!! These are just as good. I love me some peanut butter and chocolate…and they hit the spot. Didnt have cocoa powder so melted down some chocolate chunks adding coconut oil and that did the trick. Love your recipes!!!!!!
Aww, thanks so much Divone! So glad you enjoyed them! xo
Oh. My. Gosh. These are amazing!!!! I am a huge fan of raw cookie dough, & my husband is always yelling at me, saying I shouldn’t be eating raw eggs. Problem solved! I followed recipe exactly, except my dates needed more than 30 secs in the food processor before they were the right consistency. These are so delicious. Perfect sweetness, & I love that they are made with healthy, whole food ingredients. Next time, I will definitely double the recipe. Thank you, Dana! You never disappoint!
So glad you enjoyed these, Sue! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
It’s hard to describe how much I love these. Even better than store-bought peanut butter cups, which I didn’t think was even possible, and so easy, and so inexpensive. This is my first time reviewing a recipe online. I just had to say how good they are!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Andree. We are so glad you enjoyed these! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
So quick and easy that I was able to make these while my kiddo was napping. Like others, I added a few oz of water to the dough because it was struggling to come together. I don’t know if these will last the weekend!
So glad you enjoyed them, Karen! xo
So easy & so good!!
We have been craving cookies this week and always turn to your site for a healthier option. These were easy and quick! Thank you for helping us healthfully satisfy our craving of the moment :) we’ll definitely be making these again.
Thanks, Dani! xo
Amazing did not change a thing
It’s my favourite fast cookie recipe, I’ve made it many times. I also love how adaptable it is. I ran out of oats today so I used some Weetabix, and it’s looking pretty good (won’t be gluten-free though, but that doesn’t bother me). I also replace the glaze with melted dark chocolate 70% cacao for richer chocolate flavour and a light crunch.
Lovely – thanks for sharing!!
We love these cookies for road trips, picnics, camping, sailing- they are perfectly portable and give a healthy energy boost. I always make a double batch!
Hi Dana, I made these and they came out awesome. They tasted like the peanut butter balls I used to make growing up, but without the unhealthy ingredients! I especially loved the chocolate glaze :)
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Joy. We are so glad you enjoyed these! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Sorry I forgot to leave a rating with my comment.
This is a delicious base recipe! Due to time restrictions (needed a quick healthy energy boost while painting) I modified this by combining the biscuit and glaze ingredients together in the blender. I then rolled the mixture in to small balls and coated them in a combination of dedicated coconut and chia seeds. The result is a perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the balls look so cute rolled in coconut and chia that I’m going to gift some to a friend who is stressing over her PhD study at the moment. I squished some too in to biscuits and added the coconut and chia on top which also works very well. Thank you for this ultra easy recipe! I think I made them and wrote this review in 10 minutes! Xx
I just made these with the glaze. I wish I put a few more dates because they weren’t the moist medjool dates. I could have also used a new peanut butter where there is more oil at the top for moisture as well.
The glaze holds it together though!
This recipe really needs to be doubled ! I also wish I used a round cookie cutter to shape my balls, or a maybe a scoop?
I have a lot to learn!
I read recentlyread that storing your peanut butter upside down helps the oil distribute throughout so you don’t get the dry butter at the bottom. I’ve tried it now and it works! Peanut butter is juicy and smooth. I was able to use less coconut oils because my peanut butter oil as distributed so well.
This is awesome, thank you for the recipe!
These cookies are so easy to make and taste delicious!!!! I highly recommend everyone do the glaze- game changer!!! Thank you for the recipe!
I added a bit more peanut butter and they were delicious!
I just made these using TJ’s chia/flax peanut butter and some generic creamy peanut butter. I added about 1/4 cup extra peanut butter, two extra dates, and some shredded coconut for sweetness. They’re a good “healthy” version of a cookie!
How many medjool dates in 1 cup?
How many medjool dates for 3/4 cup?
We’re not sure, sorry Lou! Your best bet is to measure 1 cup or 3/4 cups of them!
I just made these and they are in the freezer on the second dip of glaze. I used almond butter and sunflower seed butter as I didn’t have peanut butter.
Also in the 1 cup of oats I used one packet of Trader Joe’s mixed instant oatmeal as it has flax, chia, quinoa, amaranth.
These cookies are so easy, fun, & delicious. I’m sure even non vegans will love them. Thank you for another great mostly raw dessert.
Hi Larissa,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and modifications! We are so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Do the dates make the cookies taste very much like dates, or does the peanut butter power over them?
They taste mostly like peanut butter!
Thank you so much for such an easy, no cook sweet treat! I had to add a little water to my “dough” to make it stick and form it into a ball and it worked well. I also used your recipe for the chocolate dip, ended up licking the bowl after, because… well, I don’t need to explain.
Hi Dana. In India all of our sweets are no bake, except since recent years of Americanization. There is one nice “cookie” or laddu where I roast peanuts, then melt jaggry/gur (i hope you know what it is) and mix in the peanuts. Then with the same metal spoon, i crush all the peanuts into the melted jaggry. As it is cooling i make balls from that. It hardens when its cool and it lasts for a very long time. It is nice because it is a two ingredient recipe so simply made, but the flavors are highly complementing. Thought u might like to try it
Rupini,
Thank you for sharing, I am in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. and we have jaggry in local stores. I am very interested to try your recipe.
Julie
So amazing, I wish I had made a double batch!
I made this last night to bring to a dinner party. They started quickly disappearing before we even had dinner so the host hid them! When it was time for desert, she brought them back out, cut in half, so everyone could have a nibble. THEY WERE SUCH A HIT and nobody could believe the recipe was so simple and actually healthy.
Thank you thank you for my (and many other friends’) new favorite cookie!
This was delicious, thanks for the recipe!
Glad to hear that, Elzeline!
Hey there! I just made these and they are delicious. I followed the recipe for a batch of 12 cookies perfectly and only ended up with six cookies, any idea why?
It sounds like you made cookies bigger than ours! I hope they were still delicious :D
Bringing these to a New Year’s Eve party where there is a oat allergy. So I subbed raw almonds for the oats and added a bit more peanut butter and they are delightful.
Smart! Thanks for sharing, Marjorie!
YUM! Kind of like a breakfast bar-cookie. In the tastiest possible way. I had to re-microwave my cocoa-coconut oil mix to get it to re-melt (it hardened when I poured in the cold maple syrup) but that solved that problem fine. Then I decided it’d be easier for me to make thumbprint style cookies and pour the chocolate sauce in/over the the thumbprint than dunk half of it. I think 3T melted coconut oil might work out to be 1.5 T of it solid…in case anyone is worried they don’t have enough. Thank you, Dana! Am going to try 1/4 cup maple syrup instead of dates next time like some readers suggested too.
Hi. I made these wonderful cookies and they tasted so yummy…However, I substituted organic quick cooking steel cut oats for the rolled oats because I did not have rolled oat in the cupboard. I noticed that the dough did not stick together that well and I found it hard to dip the cookies in the chocolate glaze without them crumbling. I did not soak the steel cut oats because they were the quick cooking kind and I thought they would be soft enough. What are your thoughts or suggestions on this substitution? Thank you in advance.
Hi Karri, sorry to hear that! I’m wondering if buckwheat flour or even almond flour would work?
I finally found some dates to make the cookies- so easy and tasty! Leaving the chocolate glaze off as the cookies are a big hit with me but also my furry companion! Love them and will be making many more!
I’m confused, is the nutritional breakdown for one cookie?
Yes!
Made this exactly as the recipe was written and they were absolutely delish! :) Would definitely recommend and will definitely be making again!
Oh my GOD – these were so blasted good! They will become a staple recipe for me. Although they are very healthy, they sure as heck don’t taste healthy! I was hesitant to make this given the dates because I don’t like the overwhelming taste when mashed into other foods (think Lara bars) but I didn’t even taste dates in these. They are sweet, rich, and best of all, filling. You could even eat this for breakfast! The cacao glaze really is a must. I made mine look extra pretty and added nutrition by sprinkling some hemp seeds on the chocolate part before freezing. I will make these again and again. Thank you Dana.
Perfect last-minute no-bake cookies when needing something sweet for my son who’s allergic to gluten, milk, other nuts and seeds!
Hi Dana,
I have now made this recipe twice… shared with a family member and friend.
I like the simplicity and everyone enjoyed the flavor….. thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Ellen!
These look so good! Is it possible to refrigerate as I don’t have a freezer or would it just not work?
Hi Emma! Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 1 month. The chocolate shell can get soft at room temperature, so it’s best to store them in the refrigerator.
This is my go to recipe whenever I want a guilt free cookie. I sometimes make them several times In a week. They are SO GOOD. My husband absolutely loves them. They are such a great post or pre workout snack. OATS DATES AND PEANUTBUTTER SOOOOO good. The only thing I do differently is melt vegan chocolate with a little coconut oil and use that for the sauce.
Yay! We are so glad to hear that, Stephanie!
Hey there,
Would a vitamix work instead of a food processor?
Another reader had success when using a blender in an above comment, but we haven’t tried it!
Cocoa butter could work. <3
I can’t wait to make this, I have been making the classic 3 ingredient PB cookies for years(1 egg, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup peanut butter) and love them, but this is such a great option! It’s hard for me to find time to bake lately, and I’m definitely a chewy-underbaked cookie person. Plus, no wait time, no processed sugar, and extra protein and fiber! Thank you so much
So I just made these. And let me tell you something: Thank you. Now, as someone who likes baking and trying new things, I’m experienced enough to know that these cookies are not the most difficult to make, and well, they are made of only 3 ingredients so you’d think they’d taste normal, average. I couldn’t be more wrong. 3 ingredients go a LONG (LONG) way. These are my new favorite cookies, in all its peanut-y flavored glory. I just love them.
Just made these! I added mini chocolate chips. So good!!! Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Danita!
So simple, so quick, yet so good!
Medjool dates are delicious but quite pricey… had good results using more basic dates (smaller and dryer dates such as Deglet Noor), that I first soaked in hot water. Thanks for a perfect hot summer cookie recipe!
I have noticed that several people have asked for a substitute for the coconut oil, I didn’t see a response.
Is there none?
Not that we’ve come across, Judy but if you experiment with it, report back!
I’ve made these four times now! They are the perfect treat for my late night sweet tooth and my toddlers enjoy them too. Super easy to make and perfect for summer since they’re no bake! Though I suspect I’ll continue having these well into winter. Thanks for another household favorite Dana!
Yay! We are so glad to hear that, Anna!
These are delicious and so easy! I am going to keep them in the freezer for whenever I’m craving something sweet and peanut butter-y. One recommendation I have is freezing the cookies BEFORE dipping them in the chocolate, as a couple of mine crumbled and broke apart when I was trying to dip them. Other than that, they are awesome just as the recipe specifies!
These are amazing! I used closer to a cup of dates and instead of a chocolate glaze, I threw in a handful of mini vegan chocolate chips. I also rolled them into little balls to make it quicker and easier.
Thanks for sharing your subs!
These were AMAZING!!! Wow that chocolate shell just brought them over the top!
Yay! Glad to hear that, Jessica!
My neice, Ashley Yoder (apparently she knows you), introduced me to your website and also gifted me with your cookbook! We love your recipes! Can’t wait to try this one! Thank you so much!
Ashley is the sweetest! Hi there! So glad you enjoy the recipes : )
Sooooooo good. Made them with homemade almond coconut butter and went straight to heaven. Thank you for the simplicity!!
Both I and my friends love this recipe but I prefer the more bitter taste real dark 75% fairtrade chocolate for the glaze to compliment the natural sweetness of the dates.
Definitely a keeper.
These are fantastic! I used quite dry dates so I added a bit of water. Delicious and easy to make! Thank you.
I just made these and seem super yummy. The chocolate sauce was too thick for dipping. Any suggestions for thinning it out more? I love your recipes! Thanks !
Hi Norah! If the sauce is too thick, add more coconut oil and that should do the trick.
This was great! I used a blender instead of a food processor though and it was fine. I added vegan mini chocolate chips instead of dipping in chocolate. I made little balls and put them in the fridge. Now I know to quadruple the recipe next time. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your recipe changes, Ani! We are glad you enjoyed them!
We made these twice this weekend because our whole family loved them so much! This is coming from a New Orleans family that grew up on butter and flour in everything. Even our nephews and moms who won’t try anything vegan ate these up! They taste like peanut butter cookie dough. We made them with freshly ground peanut butter the first time and while very good they were crumbly. The second time we made them with trader joes creamy peanut butter and they were perfect!
Good cookie!
These are amazing and SO easy. I love the chocolate glaze recipe but my kids don’t like the coconut flavor from the oil in anything! Can you recommend a substitute oil for the chocolate sauce? Thanks so much!
Delicious! I scaled the ingredients, but needed to add more peanut butter and dates to get the dough sticky enough to hold together. I honestly just ate it and didn’t form any cookies. Even more delicious the next day from the fridge!
I have made these twice. The first time I used NuttZo from Costco. Cookies were a little dry (it could be because I was at the bottom of the jar like so many others have noted :-)) so I added dairy free and gluten free chocolate chips and they tasted yummy. The second time I used peanut butter and they were awesome!! I dipped them in chocolate as outlined in the recipe.
Next time, I’m going to try to use chocolate/peanut butter PB Fit and see how it turns out.
Thank you so much for this recipe. It’s perfect when you want a little something sweet. I will probably make these every week! They are so easy to make.
I made these today and can’t wait to taste them. They look so so so good. Very sexy cookies :) I had some of the mixture before forming them as cookies and it was delicious. The ingredients made 11 cookies. So easy. Love your easy recipes. Yet so so delicious.
Glad you enjoyed them, Romina!
These were a bit dry using fresh peanut ground butter but I just added more peanut butter and dates and they came out absolutely delicious. So glad I dipped them in chocolate! My 4-year-old said they taste just like Hob Nobs!
Smart! Thanks for sharing, Morgan.
Absolutely amazing! I thought I took a picture but I guess not. They didn’t last long enough to not have taken it asap. I am out of cocoa, so I just melted some vegan chocolate chips (Kirkland brand). It was fabulous. Peanut butter is just the best and so are you Dana. Use your website first almost every day.
We are glad you enjoyed them, Margie! If you make them again, we’d love to see a photo! Use the hashtag #MinimalistBaker on Instagram :D
Everything came together in less than 10 minutes, delicious!
These were so easy and delicious! No one believed they had no sugar. The chocolate glaze will be my new go to also. Best of all – my sugar crazed 8 year old loves them!
I try to not use oil. In most recipes I am able to use applesauce. I don’t think that will work for the chocolate glaze. Do you have a suggestion for a substitute?
I love your site. We’re vegan and one of us is gluten free. So all my cooking is vegan and gluten free. I use your recipes all the time and recommend your site to my friends trying to be vegan. Thanks!
Hmm I am not sure, Maureen..The oil is pretty key but if you try something else, report back!
Here’s what I did to change your recipe a little. I didn’t want to use the glaze and was trying to lower the fat a little. I added 1/4 cup of navy beans (probably any bean would have been fine), 1/4 cup peanut butter powder (no added ingredients), 2 Tablespoons water, 2 Tablespoons cocoa. I did reduce the peanut butter to 1/4 cup. Last night I had the original cookie from your recipe. Loved it. Then decided to try my version it was OK but I felt next time it needed more cocoa and more peanut butter. This morning I had mine first and I loved it.
If you like Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups these will satisfy. Amazing taste. Easy recipe to make. Delicious and healthy!!
These look absolutely delicious! I’m excited to try making them tomorrow. I’m wondering though if the dates can be subbed for maple syrup? Thanks Dana! :)
I think so! See the above comments for a link to a similar recipe.
I used 1/4 cup maple syrup in place of the dates then omitted the maple syrup in the chocolate glaze. It worked! I loved the cookies so much that I had 3 right after making them. Definitely adding this to my list of favorite recipes :) Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing your recipe changes, Arla!
Diana, regular oats, meaning ‘not quick cooking’ ok for this recipe, correct?
Correct!
These are fabulous. With as good as they taste, I would have been happy if they had quadruple the ingredients and needed to be baked, but the minimal ingredients and the no-baking are going to ensure that they make frequent appearances in my cookie rotation. Sometimes peanut butter cookies can be a bit dry, but not these since there are more dates and oats than peanut butter—just enough PB to give it a wonderful taste. Of course mine don’t look as pretty as yours—not shaped as nicely and I actually smeared the chocolate over the entire top instead of just half—but the taste was 100% perfection. Served it with Mexican frozen hot chocolate instead of my usual iced coffee–living large!
This is a keeper!! Amazing. Used almond butter to make it camp-friendly for my boys. Need to remember to make a double batch next time, since we could easily eat this all in 1 sitting.
Yay! Glad you and your boys enjoyed these!
I was thinking of a cookie recipe a couple of days ago, that I could make for my kids during Canada day vacation … and boom!! This lands into my inbox.
Dana, your recipes are mind-blowingly good and insanely quick and easy… I have two dozen vegan cook books and I always use just yours :-) And when my newly plant based friends ask for resources, I say, don’t bother buying a tom of books, just get this one and follow the bolg too. And not for nothing.
Now Dana, you’re your own worst competition with the new ones you publish online :-) It seems we were borne by the same mother as our tastes are so similar, from hot meals to Asian bowls to deserts :) This will sound weird (blame it on the -many- cookies I just sampled) but if they ever clone you, I’m getting one of you home :P
For this recipe, I was inspired for a shortcut… the chocolate sauce seemed like too much work (it’s 45 Celsius in Montreal today), so I added some chocolate chips to the mix, at the end, and pulsed. Some melted, some didn’t. The cookies are all marbled differently and taste DIVINE :)
(Plant) God bless you, you’re making daily healthy eating so much easier and so much tastier! You are a mastermind to me :))
Be well and stay inspired !
So kind! We are so glad you are enjoying our recipes, Aza! Thank you for sharing your shortcut for the chocolate sauce!
The cookies were delicious, my new favorite breakfast cookie and/or bedtime snack! The chocolate glaze . . .not so much. I think I must have made that wrong, it was pretty bad. But LOVED the cookie!
Just fabulous!!! Everybody loved them and they were gone so fast….
Can quick oats be used as a substitute for the rolled oats? Thank you
I think so. Let us know if you try it out!
Delish! I didn’t have salted peanut butter, so I put a pinch of pink Himalayan salt in and then finished with a pinch of maldon. I also soaked the dates to soften, plus I like to peel off the papery outer skin and soaking helps to do that. instead of the chocolate glaze, I pressed some cacao nibs into the top for a little crunch. However, spooning it out into two tablespoon servings gave me only nine cookies – no big deal, they didn’t last long anyway. I’ll double the next batch so I have some for a pre or post workout power snack! Thanks for this keeper!
Delicious! I just made this – so fast and so yummy (and so healthy)! I substituted almond butter and didn’t use any salt, and they came out great! I put one dark chocolate bit in the middle instead of the glaze, which made them look festive and give just a bit of chocolate taste :-)
Great idea, Barbara!
I couldn’t stop eating them. Luckily I made two batches so there’s some for the family visiting tomorrow. It’s the second recipe I have tried on your site and I am excited to try more. The last one was the cake balls, also really good.
This looks great – I have unsalted peanut butter, so how much salt would you say to add to get the right saltiness? (I bet even a teaspoon of miso would be add an interesting/funky salty taste.)
I would just add a pinch more sea salt!
I only had 3 dates and really needed a PNB fix, so I used prunes! Seemed to work, texture-wise. Perhaps not as sweet ,so I added some maple syrup too. I decorated with the chocolate, and had my PNB fix.
I would make again, and perhaps use dates!
Great idea, Rosemary! Thanks for sharing :D
These were delicious! However, they ended up being very crumbly. Any idea what I did wrong? Thanks!
Perhaps your dates weren’t sticky or wet enough OR you didn’t add enough. So try that next time!
Can I substitute almond or cashew butter for peanut butter?
Yep!
Excellent cookie recipe! :D Thank you Dana!
This was simple, and it came out superb. The chocolate dip idea added a fine dimension to the recipe!
Dana, these look incredible! I love using dates as a natural sweetener in desserts as well because they are rich in flavor and contain loads of minerals!
This recipe looks amazing. I’m currently on the Candida diet though so can I replace the peanut with almond butter instead?
Yep!
Yee haw!
Hi, made them yesterday, they are amazing, even better today than yesterday, the chocolate is enough for two batches, thank you!
Woot woot! We are glad to hear it! :D
I saw this and haven’t made anything from your site since I made my still much beloved peanutbutter shake. Had all the ingredients and just had to try this. I loved it. I really needed a healthy type of snack and this was perfect!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Melissa!
They almost looked exactly as the photo and were easy to make but most of all they were delicious ?
I just made these today. I don’t normally leave reviews (though I should, because EVERY SINGLE THING I’ve tried from this blog has been incredible) but these were so good that I felt I had to!
I am currently on a very strict elimination diet per my doctor so I swapped the peanut butter for organic raw almond butter and it was still SO GOOD!! Highly recommend these. My whole family loved them too — even my brother who “doesn’t like dates”. 10/10!
Woot woot! Thanks for sharing, Hanna!
Gosh just made these! Was sceptical of using dates (not a fan + they’re super expensive in Paris) but they turned out amazing! Already had 7! Need to make more tonight! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipes!!
Just made it. Yum!!
I too am looking for a replacement for the dates, as I cannot eat them or prunes. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Try this! https://minimalistbaker.com/no-bake-pb-j-energy-bites/
Thank you!!!
Just made this! So easy and delish. I threw some coconut oil in the cookies bc mine weren’t sticking enough. Maybe I didn’t use enough dates, when measuring them do you pack them down in the measuring cup?
Thanks for this recipe, sure to be a go-to when I’m craving sweets! I feel like you can substitute all kinds of nut butters and maybe even tahini….
I do pack them down.
Hello, I’m just wondering what happens to raw rolled oats in the tummy? Curious since I only eat baked oatmeal or cooked.
Grazi
You could toast the oats before if you’d like. You could also sub shredded coconut or even almond flour instead of oats!
Has anyone tried with a substitute for the dates? I was thinking of trying with maple syrup?
Try this! https://minimalistbaker.com/no-bake-pb-j-energy-bites/
This looks so yum! I’m trying to avoid sugar right now, what’s something that could replace the dates? Do they bind the mixture together, so maybe something else sticky but low-fructose?
Try this recipe instead! https://minimalistbaker.com/no-bake-pb-j-energy-bites/
I LOVE peanut butter cookies but trying to keep away from baking powder and flours. So this recipe caught my interest right away! However, as a nutritionist, I worry about digestion of dry oats. Your thoughts?
Hmm, they don’t seem to bother me. But if a person does, they could sub almond flour instead.
Same here – my body doesn’t seem to like the oats so I make a version like this with hemp seeds and honey and pb instead of dates and oats ?
I made these for my hubby today, and he loved them! I added in a good sprinkle of cinnamon, which gave them a nice flavor. Thanks for the easy recipe Dana!
Yay! Thanks, Lauren.
Hi Dana I’m a life long vegan from Bristol, England. I absolutely love your recipes and always suggest my family and friends take a look. Thank you for all of the great tasty recipes you share amazing!!
Sue xx
Hi Dana! These look amazeballs! Just curious, have you tried them with other nut butters? I’m considering using almond butter in place of peanut…
Sounds like others have tried almond with success. I’d also think sunflower butter and cashew butter would be amazing!
I want to try this recipe but peanuts do not agree with me. I always have almond butter in the house.
My daughter is a vegan but also on the Fodmap regime because she has IBS. She therefore cannot eat dates. Can you suggest an alternative?
Thank you.
Lynne
Check out this recipe for inspo! https://minimalistbaker.com/no-bake-pb-j-energy-bites/
What can be used in place of the dates? Also, I can’t use honey, maple syrup or agave
Check out this recipe for date-free inspo. https://minimalistbaker.com/no-bake-pb-j-energy-bites/
Can you use steel rolled oats as a substitute? I’m not a serious baker and don’t want to ruin the dish! Thank you? Super excited to make this!
No, that would be too crunchy.
Delicious!! Ate 3 within a minute. Thank you!
Ha! That’s a good sign!
These were a hit with my mom vegan family and friends, I made them without dipping them in chocolate (though that sounds like an amazing combo) and they turned out perfect!!❤️
Yay, thanks Theresa!
Perfect for summer! I made these with sunbutter due to a peanut allergy and raisins (soaked in hot water for a few minutes) because I didn’t have dates on hand. I also added in about a tablespoon of ground flax seed to sneak in a little more nutrition for my picky eater who won’t turn down a cookie ;) I had to add a little more sunbutter to make the dough sticky enough to mold, probably just due to the other subs/changes I made, but these turned out super yummy!
SMART! Thanks for sharing!
These look fabulous!
Thank you Dana! I am making this weekend!!
These look amazing! Sadly, my husband is very allergic to coconut. Do you have any recommendations for a substitution?
They were great without the chocolate. I didn’t have all the ingredients for the chocolate, so I made them without.
You could also sub melted cocoa butter.
Just this morning I was thinking about making cookies but didn’t want to turn the oven on in this 95 degree heat we’re having in Ohio. This recipe came just in time and will be perfect!
I’m wondering, have you tried this with any other grain? I have an oat allergy in my family. Thanks!
I’m wondering if buckwheat flour or even almond flour would work?
Delicious recipe! In hot weather I shape small cookies around a big vegan chocolate button instead of dipping in chocolate. Each cookie is a mouthful and the chocolate crunch comes last. :)
Thanks Mareile!
Another awesome recipe! I made two batches since I had leftover chocolate.
The first one was a bit dry which made it hard to make the dough stick, but that’s because I was using up the last of a jar of peanut butter (which usually gets a bit drier when it gets down to the end). The second batch was perfect with a new jar of PB. Thanks Dana!
Lovely – thanks!
Could I use quick oats instead of rolled oats for this recipe?
I think so. Let us know if you try it out!
I used quick oats and they worked wonderfully
Dumb question but I don’t cook or bake much ….Are you supposed to cook the oats first?
Hi,
Really looking forward to making this!
Does it matter which type of dates I use? (I think I have some that aren’t quite as soft as medjool dates)
Thanks
If dates are not soft you may want to soak them for 10-15 minutes in hot water to achieve desired texture, something that has worked for me in the past.
I made these today after I saw the Instagram post and I am so pleased I did! I did sub the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and they are delicious! Quick and easy to make. I plan on making these all the time. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
Lovely – thanks for sharing Shelby!
Awesome! My son has a peanut allergy and I was hoping someone had tried a different “butter” with positive results.
Hi
WOW butter is my go to NoPeanut butter. It tastes great and even comes with stickers to put on containers for sandwiches that go to Peanut Free schools. Your little guy can have his PB sandwich.
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I made them with organic raw almond butter and they are phenomenal!!!!
Yay!
Thank you because of the mold warming on peanuts I was wondering log almond butter would work. I will try these this week
We hope you love them, Kitty!
I just made them with sunflower seed butter (Trader Joe’s, unsweetened)
they came out great!! SO easy to make and everyone loved them!
Great! Thanks for sharing! :D
Hey! This looks delicious, thanks for sharing!
Might be a stupid question, but do you think I could replace some (or all) of the peanut butter with peanut butter powder? I feel like the stickiness would already be here thanks to the dates…?
Thank you!!
Hmm, if you do that just scale back on the oats to compensate. Good luck!
I made them with peanut powder. They were delicious. I just mixed the powder with some water before adding to my food processor. Super delicious.
Hi this has nothing to do with this recipe, but I figured since this is a new recipe, you’d be most likely to see my comment here. While browsing your website, I came across a post for 10 BEST Tofu Recipes. On that post, you featured a chickpea scramble recipe, and I’m assuming you meant to feature your tofu scramble recipe. Hope this is helpful to you! Love your site!
Oh, thanks for mentioning that. we’ll amend!
I made these yesterday. Very easy. They were gone in 20 minutes. So sweet and salty absolutely delicious. And I got the peanut butter fix I’ve been craving, without all of the sugars. Thank you for a great recipe.
Lovely, thanks Laura!
I literally just made these after I saw this post because I had all the ingredients. I shaped them into balls instead of flattening them like cookies but they are unbelievably tasty and easy to make!
Lovey – thanks Stacy!
Sounds like an awesome dessert since we LOVE peanut butter. We prefer to avoid coconut oil, however. Can you recommend a less fattening substitute for the glaze?
Thank you.
I used melted loving earth chocolate for the topping, ultra yummy!
Definitely saving this for the next party I host!
Love the gooey texture of no-bake treats! Can’t wait to make these…couldn’t be easier!