by Faith VanderMolen
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These rich and chewy No-Bake Cashew Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are dairy-free, gluten-free and made with wholesome, healthy ingredients.
Where did this month go?! It seems to be flying by and I can't believe Brett and I are coming up on 3 months in China! While in onesense I feel like we've been here for a long time (ahem, already missing family), another part of me is fully aware of how much adjusting we have yet to do and cultural aspectswe still need to learn. But as they say in China, "Slowly, slowly!"
With the end of the month approaching that also means that it's time for another Recipe Redux challenge. This is only my second timeparticipating in the Recipe Redux monthly roundup, but I already am in love with group. It's so fun for me to have some outside guidance for one recipe each month. It causes me to think outside of the box and get creative. Last week we were challenged to come up with a "freezer meal" and I created these Vegan Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches,which are unbelievably healthy and store wonderfully in the freezer.
Check out this month's challenge below!
A Nutty Nut Day
We had to take advantage of the fact that National Nut Day (October 22nd) falls on one of our ReDux monthly theme post days – so we can all go nuts! Share a healthy nut-filled recipe: Think whole nuts, chopped nuts, ground nuts, nut butter and/or nut flour. And Happy Nut Day!
I was excited to see this month's challenge, because I have a new-found love for cashew butter. Guys, that stuff is like fairy dust. It makes any sweet recipe I add it tothat much richer, sweeter, creamier...just better. I've been making energy bites using cashew butter recently and everyone I serve them to loves them and asks how I madethem. (The secret is the cashew butter, y'all.) Since I still don't have an oven, I knew I wanted to create a no-bake dessert using cashew butter and after three tries, these No-Bake Cashew Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies were deemed WINNERS!
As you can see, these No-Bake Cashew Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies look just like the classic no-bake cookies, except these lil' guys are sans butter, milk, and white sugar. Instead we're using coconut oil, non-dairy milk and a mix of coconut sugar and maple syrup. Oh yeah. Thenwhen you add in magical cashew butter you get an amazingly chewy, rich cookie that leaves you feeling so happyand satisfied.
These are simply delicious.
No-bake cookies are nostalgic for me. I grew up eating them and they were a go-to recipe to make in college whenever I had to bring a dessert to a party.Even right out of college I had a co-workerwho would always serve no-bake cookies for dessert whenever she invited people over for dinner. I always looked forward to eating at her house, and at one point I even deemed no-bake cookies my favorite dessert. That's why I'm so in LOVE with these No-Bake Cashew Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. They takeme back to happy times in my life, but they also leave my belly feeling satisfied and happy. If I had a classic no-bake cookie now, I'm almost positivemy stomach would hurt and I would have a headache from all the sugar. Not with these cookies though. They give me all the no-bake textures and richness without dairy, gluten and processed sugar. Win!
I hope you guys give these No-Bake Cashew Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies a go. If you do leave a comment and let me know how you liked them! Even better, take a picture and tag #theconscientiouseater so that I can see you beautiful creation!
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Recipe Redux: No-Bake Cashew Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Faith VanderMolen
These rich and chewy No-Bake Cashew Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are dairy-free, gluten-free and made with wholesome, healthy ingredients.
4.50 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cookies
Calories 186 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons cacao powder
- ⅓ cup cashew butter
- 1 cup quick oats
Instructions
Heat coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk and cacao powder in a sauce pan until boiling.
Turn off heat and stir in cashew butter until it is completely incorporated.
Stir in quick oats and mix until combined. Drop by rounded spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons worth) onto parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
Place in the fridge until hardened, about 1 hour.
Notes
Store in an air-tight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!
📖 Recipe
Recipe Redux: No-Bake Cashew Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Faith VanderMolen
These rich and chewy No-Bake Cashew Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are dairy-free, gluten-free and made with wholesome, healthy ingredients.
4.50 from 12 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cookies
Calories 186 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons cacao powder
- ⅓ cup cashew butter
- 1 cup quick oats
Instructions
Heat coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, non-dairy milk and cacao powder in a sauce pan until boiling.
Turn off heat and stir in cashew butter until it is completely incorporated.
Stir in quick oats and mix until combined. Drop by rounded spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons worth) onto parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
Place in the fridge until hardened, about 1 hour.
Notes
Store in an air-tight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!
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Ailene Shotsberger says
I've had great success with gluten free rolled oats. I add less for it to be more chocolatey and more for it to be more oat-y! 🙂 This is my go-to recipe for no bakes, as I had to give up peanut butter! (I even recently doubled it, then realized I didn't even have 1 cup of rolled oats, so I just tossed them in, put it in molds and it was like a fudge!)Reply
Faith says
So glad you’re enjoying this recipe Ailene and can make it easily using gluten free oats! That makes me so happy to hear!!
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Marie says
Hi Faith,
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I want to try it but I think I need to omit the coconut oil because I live in Singapore and the weather here is so hot that the cookies probably would not stay together for 5 minutes outside the fridge!Any idea on a substitute I could use for the coconut oil?
Thanks!
MarieReply
Faith says
Hey Marie! So nice to meet you. How cool you live in Singapore...we're practically neighbors:) Sadly, I'm not sure what you could use to substitute the coconut oil. It's what helps harden and hold the cookies together. I'd recommend just keeping them in the fridge until just before serving and you'll be great! If you really can't use coconut oil, maybe try more cashew butter? I hope they work out for you!
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Marie says
Thanks for replying! No problems, I will try them some time and let you know how it goes.
Hope you're enjoying your time in China!Faith says
Okay sounds good! Thanks Marie!
Leena says
Hi, can I use regular Quaker rolled oats if I don't have quick cook?
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Faith says
Hey Leena! I would think so , but you might need a smaller amount (maybe 3/4 cup to start) and they may not be as soft since quick oats are a little softer than rolled oats. But I'd definitely still give it a go! Let me know if they work for you!
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Kelly Sloan says
Wow! They look so perfect and includes a great combination of ingredients!
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Faith says
Thanks Kelly! I've made four batches already and they don't last long. We LOVE them!
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Emily @ Sinful Nutrition says
These look too easy and delicious not to make! AND I already have all the ingredients! 🙂
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Faith says
Do it!!! I hope you like them Emily!
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Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
These look so delicious! I love the ingredient list and will definitely be making soon 🙂
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Faith says
Oh, I hope you do Brie!! My husband and I couldn't stop at one just last night;)
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Leah M @ love me, feed me says
Cashew butter and chocolate in cookie form, I am so sold! These look and sound seriously amazing! So easy to whip up too, almost dangerously easy 😉
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Faith says
Yeah, I may have made three batches in the course of a few days because they're that simple and sooooo good!
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rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
i forgot how insanely delicious cashew butter is, and how amazing no bake desserts are! Thanks for reminding me 🙂
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Faith says
Amen and amen Rachel! You're welcome:)
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Anything with cashew.....that's all I need! Yum!
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Faith says
Thanks Rebecca!!
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Liv @ Healthy Liv says
I've somehow never actually had the classic no-bake cookies but I've seen recipes for them floating around on Pinterest and the blog world before. So, I didn't grow up with them, but I've always wanted to try making them and I'll definitely be sure to use your recipe when I do!
I also haven't tried cashew butter yet but I always see it at Trader Joe's and have wondered what it's like...cashews seem to be the new craze with cashew butter and cashew milk becoming popular recently!
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Faith says
Liv. You need to make these then!! First for the no-bake cookie experience and secondly because you need to go back to Trader Joes and buy their cashew butter!! You're missin' out;) but seriously, TJs cashew butter was my favorite of all the ones I bought in the states!
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Jenny D says
Yum!! Love how easy they are to make. Need to get some cashew butter now :-).
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Faith says
I've made three batches in one week because they're THAT easy...and delicious! The cashew butter makes these, so I hope you can get your hands on some soon!
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Dietitian Jess says
These sounds like the perfect sweet treat- bonus that they are no bake! Pinning 🙂
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Faith says
They're delicious Jess! I hope you give them a try!
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jill conyers says
No bake, cashew butter and chocolate. Yes please! Pinning for later.
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Faith says
I hope you make them Jill! Me and my husband just ate one and are currently splitting another one cause they're sooooo good!
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