Weight Watchers No-Bake Cookies Dessert or Snack Recipe with oatmeal, cocoa powder, peanut butter, quick oats, and wheat germ.
A quick and easy healthy dessert.
MyWW Points: 4 Green Plan,
4 WW Smart Points.
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Tips and Tricks
Mixing the Ingredients
Ensure you stir the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar continuously while heating to prevent the mixture from burning. A whisk can help blend the cocoa powder smoothly into the milk.
Melting the Peanut Butter
For smoother integration of the peanut butter, allow it to come to room temperature before adding it to the mixture. This helps it melt quickly and evenly when stirred into the hot mixture.
Adjusting Consistency
If the mixture seems too wet after adding the oatmeal and wheat germ, gradually add more quick oats until you reach your desired consistency. The mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape when dropped onto the wax paper.
Shaping the Cookies
For uniformly shaped cookies, use a cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon to drop the mixture onto the wax paper. This ensures even-sized cookies that will set uniformly.
Letting the Cookies Set
Allow the cookies to cool and set completely on the wax paper before trying to move them. This can take about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the room temperature. If you’re in a hurry, you can place them in the refrigerator to speed up the setting process.
Adding Texture
For additional texture and flavor, consider adding a handful of chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips to the mixture before dropping it onto the wax paper. These add-ins can give the cookies a delightful crunch or an extra burst of flavor.
Storing the Cookies
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you prefer a firmer texture, you can keep them in the refrigerator. For longer storage, these cookies freeze well; just layer them between sheets of wax paper in a freezer-safe container.
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Weight Watchers No-Bake Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp skim milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup peanut butter – crunchy
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick oats more as needed
- ⅛ cup wheat germ (heaping)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Heat on high, bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla, until peanut butter is fully melted.
- Stir in the oatmeal and the wheat germ.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto wax paper.
Notes
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