No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 24

Ingredients

1 ½ cup Sugar, granulated
½ cup Almond milk
3 ounces Non-dairy margarine
5 tablespoons Hershey’s cocoa powder, not dark
3 cups Oats, quick cooking
½ cup Peanut butter
1 tablespoon Vanilla

Preparation

1. MEASURE AND SET ASIDE ALL INGREDIENTS BEFORE COOKING.
2. Mix sugar, almond milk, margarine, and coco powder together in a pot and bring to a rolling boil. Allow to boil for 4 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter and vanilla and stir until peanut butter is smooth.
4. Add oats and stir until thoroughly combined. Using a tablespoon, quickly drop onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. You will have to work quickly so they don’t set up in the pot.

Nutrition information

Calories: 181 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 2g Carbohydrate: 21g Protein: 4g Sodium: 71mg Vitamin A: 3ųg RAE Vitamin C: 0mg Calcium: 19mg Iron: 1mg