No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil (sub with butter if desired)
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup quick oats

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat peanut butter: Line a rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Add the peanut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup to a medium sauce pan. Heat over medium low heat until warm, about 2-3 minutes.

2. 2

   Whisk in remaining ingredients: Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, salt and vanilla until smooth and well incorporated. Add the oats, and stir until they're completely coated with the chocolate mixture.

3. 3

   Scoop the cookies: Using a 1 1/2" cookie scoop (about 1 heaping tablespoon of dough), scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten the top slightly as desired. The cookies will be about 1/2" thick.

4. 4

   Chill cookies: Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until set. Enjoy!