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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
- ¾ cup almond milk - or any type of milk
- 1½ cup coconut sugar
- ¾ cup coconut oil unrefined/virgin
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ 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.
Sarah Smarrelli says
Very easy to make! I used stevia instead of coconut sugar and it worked fine. I also feel they are a little less healthy due to the high coconut oil content, but I guess that's why they are a treat. I may try next time to use a little bit less coconut oil since mine had no trouble setting up. Thanks for the recipe!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great way to enjoy this classic treat in a healthy way!
Patrice says
I found these to be runny also, but I did use Swerve sugar substitute, so maybe that is why. I decided to put the pot back on the stove on low heat for about ten minutes, stirring, and that did the trick! Looking forward to tasting them once they set up.
Lynniesue says
love this recipe... could I substitute stevia for the coconut sugar? Would it change how it holds together?
Karissa says
Yes, unfortunately, I don't think that will work for this recipe.
Laura says
I made them today. I found them very runny...and when they set they are too buttery...greasy so I was wondering if you have a video to see the consistency of the batter when you shake the cookies...it was very runny for me. I would reduce sugar and coconut oil. Totally love the taste but I feel like they are too guilty for me...I might have made a mistake somewhere. Once again I love them!!! They have a fantastic flavor
Marg Hodgson says
This recipe is one of the easiest I have ever made. I substituted brown sugar for coconut the first time, just reducing the amount by 2/3. I was making them for a fussy eater, and reduced my coconut oil by 1 tblsp and added lemon flavored cod liver oil at the end to add to how healthy they already were, and used porridge oats for 1/2 of the rolled oats. I doubled the recipe and because it takes the coconut oil a while to harden, there was no rush putting them on the pan, like there used to be with the traditional favourite made with coconut and rolled oats...everyone I have made them for loves, loves, loves them! Thank you for the recipe!
Theresa Yockim says
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 says
*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 says
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 says
Oh no! I should make that more clear. Thanks for letting me know.
Scarlett says
These are so good. Sweet, have a fudgy, gooey texture . 2 thumbs up
Danyelle says
What can I substitute the cacao powder with? All I have on hand is chocolate chips. Will that work?
Karissa says
That could work - I'm just not sure of ratio because I haven't tried it that way.
LOuis Beaulieu says
excellent for every age
Wayne says
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 says
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 says
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 says
Will this work using no sugar?
Karissa says
Not sure, you may need to play around with the ingredient amounts.
Clara Ann Sharpe says
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 says
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 says
Can you substitute coconut for oats
Karissa says
I'm not sure, I haven't tried it that way.
Mary says
Yes. Wellness Mama has a recipe very similar that uses coconut instead of oats.
Genny says
These look great! About how many medium sized cookies would you say this recipe makes?
Suzanne says
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 says
These are so good!! Whipped up a batch today. Nice to have a healthy cookie to curb some serious pregnancy cravings of mine! 🙂
Karissa says
Yay! So glad you enjoy them. It's always nice having scrumptious, healthy alternatives 🙂
Erica says
This is exactly what I'm making them for! Pregnancy sugar cravings like crazy.