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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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Craving something sweet but don’t want to heat up the kitchen? These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies whip up in minutes flat and you can store them in both the fridge and the freezer for whenever the chocolate craving hits.

Craving something sweet but don't want to heat up the kitchen? These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies whip up in minutes flat and you can store them in both the fridge and the freezer for whenever the chocolate craving hits.

All hail a cookie where we don’t need to heat up the kitchen this time of year! Double that enthusiasm if we’re doing double the chocolate.

These cookies, y’all, where do I even begin. They’re so simple of a concept I can’t even believe they actually work…

Craving something sweet but don't want to heat up the kitchen? These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies whip up in minutes flat and you can store them in both the fridge and the freezer for whenever the chocolate craving hits.

They come together entirely on the stovetop for one thing! And take only a few minutes to set up in the fridge and they store like a DREAM for up to even months if you store them in the freezer.

No peanut butter in sight here today like you’ll commonly find in no-bake cookies. Just a whole lotta chocolate, oats, and even some sneaky hidden banana that helps give these cookies their bomb soft texture.

These No-Bake Cookies Feature…

  • A double dose of rich chocolate
  • A cold and chewy texture from hearty quick oats and banana
  • An easy recipe that comes together in minutes on the stovetop
Craving something sweet but don't want to heat up the kitchen? These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies whip up in minutes flat and you can store them in both the fridge and the freezer for whenever the chocolate craving hits.

Making the Cookies

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

  • Brown sugar
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2% or skim milk
  • Unsalted butter
  • Vanilla extract
  • Kosher salt
  • Oats
  • Banana
  • Chocolate chips

Choosing Your Oats

I recommend using quick-cooking oats for this recipe as I found that this give the cookies a soft and chewy texture that holds up very well after being refrigerated.

To make your own quick-cooking oats at home, pulse rolled oats several times in a food processor until finely chopped.

Craving something sweet but don't want to heat up the kitchen? These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies whip up in minutes flat and you can store them in both the fridge and the freezer for whenever the chocolate craving hits.

Tips for Perfect No-Bake Cookies

  1. Boil chocolate mixture on stovetop – a 2-minute boil will blend the cocoa, sugar, milk, and butter together.
  2. Fold remaining ingredients in off-heat – fold the vanilla, salt, oats, and banana in off-heat until a dough forms.
  3. Press chocolate chips on top of formed cookies – if you try to fold the chocolate chips into the dough while its warm they will melt. I like to press them on top instead to speed prep along.
  4. Chill cookies – you can do 15 minutes in the freezer or 30 minutes in refrigerator.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on these cookies.

  • Add nuts – fold 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans or walnuts into the dough.
  • Try another chocolate – try white, milk, or dark chocolate in place of the semisweet.

Storing Instructions

You can store these cookies in the refrigerator up to 1 week or the freezer up to 2 months. I personally like the texture of them thawed better, but feel free to try both!

Craving something sweet but don't want to heat up the kitchen? These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies whip up in minutes flat and you can store them in both the fridge and the freezer for whenever the chocolate craving hits.

I’m telling you, one of these fat cookies cold from the fridge with a tall glass of milk is quite possibly the best part about this summer for me. Just the right level of dense and chocolate-y.

Consider yourself warned cause you’re not gonna be able to stop eating these.

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Craving something sweet but don't want to heat up the kitchen? These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies whip up in minutes flat and you can store them in both the fridge and the freezer for whenever the chocolate craving hits.

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Craving something sweet but don't want to heat up the kitchen? These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies whip up in minutes flat and you can store them in both the fridge and the freezer for whenever the chocolate craving hits.
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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Craving something sweet but don't want to heat up the kitchen? These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies whip up in minutes flat and you can store them in both the fridge and the freezer for whenever the chocolate craving hits.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 cookies
Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Line a container with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place brown sugar, cocoa, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove pan from heat and fold in vanilla, salt, oats, and mashed banana. Scoop mixture into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper. Flatten balls to form a cookie shape and press chocolate chips on top.
  • Freeze cookies 15 minutes or refrigerate 30 minutes until cookies are firm to the touch and release easily from the parchment paper. Store cookies in freezer or refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions
Store cookies in refrigerator up to 1 week. Cookies may also be frozen up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 6/24/26.

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  3. Danielle says

    I think the dough of no bake cookies is sooooo good. These are totally my kind of cookies, Sarah! Plus there’s no oven required and they’re on the healthier side. I seriously see these in my near future!

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