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These delicious hemp seed and oatmeal no-bake cookies are so soft, so chocolate-y, and vegan! Plus, they are packed with nutritious goodness and are super simple to make. You can whip these up in no time to satisfy that sweet craving
Healthy Hemp Seed and Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
I really love experimenting with hemp seeds in my dishes (I also love cooking with hemp oil!)
Hemp seeds may be tiny, but they are packed with serious health benefits and beneficial properties, such as high-quality protein and a near-perfect balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids (and that balance is critical to optimal health).
You know what else hemp seeds are? Really, really tasty! They have a nice nutty-flavor, which makes them a perfect addition to a no-bake cookie.
These cookies are also made with other healthy ingredients like rolled oats, cacao powder, coconut oil, and cashew butter (though you can substitute any nut or seed butter if you need to for taste preference or allergy needs.)
And let me tell you, these are insanely easy to make. One pot. A bunch of yummy ingredients. Dropped onto a cookie sheet. And put in the fridge to set.
If you have bad luck with baking cookies like I do, these no-bake cookies are totally for you.
No-fuss satisfaction for that chocolate craving.
Hemp Seed & Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond milk - or any type of milk
- 1½ cup coconut sugar
- 3/4 cup coconut oil unrefined/virgin
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cashew butter - or any nut or seed butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup hemp seeds
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and cacao powder. Stir occasionally and let the mixture warm up until it just comes to a simmer. The coconut sugar should be fully dissolved.
- Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla, cashew butter, rolled oats, and hemp seeds until fully incorporated.
- Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, dollop the mixture into your perfect cookie size onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place into the refrigerator for 2 hours or until the cookies are set.
- Store in a container in the fridge.
Theresa Yockim
Super smooth chocolatey goodness! Easy to make EASY TO Eat and best eaten frozen! VERY HEALTHY snack.
My only problem is the cost of the ingredients.
Theresa Yockim
*Note: I am on the Keto diet and my hubby cancer so I used Erythratol as a sugar alternative. That made my recipe a little pricey. But it gave a nice little treat that will last several weeks because we like them frozen.
Anna Maria
This is pretty funny. I misread the recipe and thought the amount of coconut sugar was 1/5 th of a cup. So I was wondering why I had difficulty making them stick together and why they weren’t very sweet!
Now I know. In any case I like them anyway and think that 3/4 cup of coconut sugar would be perfect for my taste.
Karissa
Oh no! I should make that more clear. Thanks for letting me know.
Scarlett
These are so good. Sweet, have a fudgy, gooey texture . 2 thumbs up
Danyelle
What can I substitute the cacao powder with? All I have on hand is chocolate chips. Will that work?
Karissa
That could work – I’m just not sure of ratio because I haven’t tried it that way.
LOuis Beaulieu
excellent for every age
Wayne
Great! I started making these for my wife (hempseed is good for the lymphatic system) and she is addicted & has me making them every week! I used Pnut Butter instead (Cuz she is a PB freak!) and I just used a little under a cup of regular sugar, I also did a batch with sunbutter. Never had a preblem with them “setting up”
Debbie
I’ve made a lot of no bake cookies and love the idea of a more healthy version. These taste great but did not set up. Any idea what I did wrong?
Karissa
Hmm, what kind of coconut oil did you use? I should have specified to use unrefined/virgin coconut oil – I’ll edit that in.
Mary
Will this work using no sugar?
Karissa
Not sure, you may need to play around with the ingredient amounts.
Clara Ann Sharpe
I luv u natural healthy recipes but what can I substitute cornstarch and coconut oil for as I can’t have sugar or corn!! I’m completly vegan !!
Karissa
Hi! The coconut oil is pretty essential for this recipe to help the cookies set. Maybe I’ll make a healthier version of these in the future! I’ll do some testing in the kitchen 🙂
sue
Can you substitute coconut for oats
Karissa
I’m not sure, I haven’t tried it that way.
Mary
Yes. Wellness Mama has a recipe very similar that uses coconut instead of oats.
Genny
These look great! About how many medium sized cookies would you say this recipe makes?
Suzanne
Thanks for recipe. The cookies are delicious. I have cut the sugar in half and used brown sugar instead of coconut sugar cause that’s what i had.
Brianna
These are so good!! Whipped up a batch today. Nice to have a healthy cookie to curb some serious pregnancy cravings of mine! 🙂
Karissa
Yay! So glad you enjoy them. It’s always nice having scrumptious, healthy alternatives 🙂
Erica
This is exactly what I’m making them for! Pregnancy sugar cravings like crazy.