These no bake almond oatmeal cookies don’t require any cooking or baking. The cookies need just 3 ingredients and don’t require any flour, eggs, refined sugar, dairy, butter or oil. The cookies store well and can be made ahead of time.

These cookies are a quick snack or dessert. You can make a large batch ahead of time and store them in the fridge. You can also customize them.

Ingredients

  • Quick oats
  • Almond butter
  • Dates

Quick oats: This recipe works best with quick oats which are rolled oats that have been cut into smaller and thinner pieces. Quick oats will soften with less moisture which is why they are ideal for this recipe.

Almond butter: Natural almond butter with no added oils is added for almond flavor and to make the base of the cookie. You can use natural peanut butter as a substitute for almond butter.

Dates: Medjool dates are used to sweeten the cookies and form the dough. When mixed with the almond butter, the mixture thickens to a dough-like consistency.

How to Make No Bake Almond Oatmeal Cookies

The dates are blended in a food processor until a smooth paste forms. Add in the almond butter and quick oats and blend until the mixture becomes a thick dough and the oats are evenly distributed.

Use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the dough and release it onto your prepared cookie sheet. Press down on each dough ball to form a disk or cookie shape. Place the cookies in the fridge for about 30 minutes to help them firm up further. The cookies are then ready to eat.

Expert Tips

  • This recipe is very forgiving. If your mixture seems too sticky or wet, add more quick oats. If it seems too dry, add more almond butter or dates.
  • The amount of oats needed may vary a little depending on how runny your almond butter is and how much moisture is in your dates.

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3 Ingredient No Bake Almond Oatmeal Cookies

These almond oatmeal cookies don't require any cooking or baking. They are just 3 ingredients and don't require any flour, eggs, refined sugar, dairy, butter or oil.
Servings: 13 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 packed cup (164g) pitted Medjool date halves
  • 1/2 cup (128g) natural almond butter with no added oils
  • 1/2 cup (45g) quick oats, or more as needed

Instructions
 

  • Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Add dates to a food processor and blend until a mostly smooth paste forms. You will need to scrape the sides of your food processor a few times with a spatula to help the processor mix and blend. If your dates are a little old or dry, rehydrate them before using. See notes for more details.
  • Add in almond butter and oats. Blend until a thick dough forms. The dough should stick together but should not feel too sticky to roll or work with. If the dough is too sticky, add more oats, 1 tbsp at a time, and blend again. If your dough is too crumbly you can also add a little more peanut butter or a splash of water to make the dough more moist.
  • Using a 1.5 tbsp cookie scoop to portion the dough. Release each dough ball onto the prepared cookie sheet. Press down each dough ball with the palm of your hand until it forms a smooth round disk, about 1/2 inch thick. This will be the final shape of your cookie, so smooth the edges and reshape as needed.
  • You can eat the cookies right away but I like to place them in the fridge for about 30-60 minutes to help them firm up further. Once chilled, the cookies are ready to serve. Store any uneaten cookies in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

  • Dates note: If you are using an older package of dates or your dates seem dry, you will need to rehydrate the dates. To rehydrate them, soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Then drain out the water and thoroughly pat dry the dates with paper towels. Make sure all the excess water is removed, otherwise your cookie dough will be too sticky. Then add dates to the food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Make sure to use natural almond butter with no added oils. The dough will not set if you use almond butter with added oils. 
  • The amount of oats needed will vary depending on how moist your dates are and the consistency of the almond butter.
  • I used Whole Foods 365 almond butter,*  Joolies Medjool Dates* and Amazon Grocery quick oats.*
  • *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 105kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, NET CARBS: 11
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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