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No-Bake Chocolate Chia Cookies

Everest
These no-bake cookies are rich, chewy, slightly nutty, and essentially healthy. They even manage to sneak in some superfoods and plant-based protein. That makes them a snack you can feel really good about.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 Cookies
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter) unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup almond milk unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1 scoop plant-based chocolate chip or vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Make the base
    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine almond butter, maple syrup, and almond milk. Stir constantly until everything melts together, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Step 2: Add flavor and superfoods
    Remove from heat. Stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, salt, and protein powder. Mix until smooth.
  • Step 3: Stir in the dry ingredients
    Add chia seeds and oats, and stir until the mixture is thick and evenly combined. If using chocolate chips or walnuts, fold them in now.
  • Step 4: Shape and set
    Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto a parchment-lined tray. Flatten slightly with the back of your spoon. Place the tray in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to set.
    Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for a month.

Notes

Estimated Nutritional Facts (Per Cookie)**

Based on 1 cookie (out of 12), using almond butter and chocolate plant protein
  • Calories: 135
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbs: 12g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Omega-3s (ALA): ~1500mg from chia seeds