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No-Bake Breakfast Cookies (Easy & Healthy!)

These no-bake breakfast cookies are the perfect grab-and-go morning treat. Made with wholesome oats, nut butter, and natural sweeteners, they’re loaded with energy and flavor—without needing an oven. Vegan, gluten-free, and meal-prep friendly!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup mini vegan chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, ground flaxseed, and salt.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, warm the peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Scoop out portions and roll into balls or flatten into cookie shapes.
  7. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

You can use quick oats for a softer texture. Add chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or seeds for extra crunch. Sunflower seed butter is a great nut-free alternative.