No Bake Cookies
No-Bake Carob Cookies are made with carob powder, oats, and peanut butter, creating a wholesome treat. These cookies align with sattvic principles, making them suitable for offering as prasadam.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts & Sweets
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups brown or regular sugar
- ½ cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- ½ cup oil
- ½ cup carob powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 cups oats
Instructions
Cook the Base
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, oil, and carob powder.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture just begins to boil.
Add Flavorings
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until smooth.
Combine with Oats
4. Gradually stir in the oats until fully combined.
Form Cookies
5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and allow to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Carob vs. Chocolate: Carob powder is naturally sweeter and caffeine-free, making it a great alternative to chocolate in this recipe.
- Plant-Based Option: For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and ensure your peanut butter is vegan.
- Quick Set: For faster setting, place the cookies in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg