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.

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings cookies

Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup 2% or skim milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 small ripe banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips

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.

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