Easy No Bake Trail Mix Cookies Recipe with Chocolate Chips Perfect for Quick Snacks
These easy no bake trail mix cookies with chocolate chips are quick, forgiving, and packed with a sweet and salty punch, perfect for busy days and quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 19 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 49 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (250g) peanut butter, creamy or chunky
- ½ cup (120ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150g) trail mix with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit
- ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal. Gather all your ingredients measured out for a smooth process. (5 minutes)
- In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter and honey until smooth and well combined. Add the vanilla extract and salt, mixing again until glossy and slightly sticky. (3 minutes)
- Gradually fold in the rolled oats. Stir until the oats are fully coated and the mixture thickens. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more honey. (4 minutes)
- Gently fold in the trail mix and mini chocolate chips, distributing evenly but avoiding overmixing. (2 minutes)
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons (30g) of dough for each cookie. Roll into balls and place on the parchment-lined tray. Flatten slightly with fingers or back of a spoon. (5 minutes)
- Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to set the cookies. (30 minutes)
- After chilling, cookies should be firm but chewy. If too soft, chill for an additional 10-15 minutes. (Optional)
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best chewy texture; avoid instant oats. Creamy peanut butter binds better, but chunky adds texture. Don’t skip the salt to balance sweetness. Chill cookies for at least 30 minutes to set properly. Warm peanut butter slightly if too thick for easier mixing. Avoid overmixing trail mix to keep texture intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 4
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