Happy (belated) National Oatmeal Day! Celebrated every year on October 29, this wholesome holiday honors one of the most comforting and versatile breakfast staples: oatmeal!
Here’s how people typically celebrate #NationalOatmealDay:
- Get creative with toppings when making a bowl of Oatmeal: Fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, honey, cinnamon, or even a dollop of peanut butter.
- Bake with oats when baking this morning: Like oatmeal cookies, granola bars, or even savory oat muffins.
- Share your bowl: Post your oatmeal creations on social media with the hashtag #NationalOatmealDay.
- Learn about Oatmeal’s benefits: Oats are packed with fiber, help lower cholesterol, and keep you full longer.
In highschool back when the Diosaurs roamed the Earth as Charlie likes to say David and I took Home Econimics which I wish they still taught in schools. One dessert we learned to make was No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies I used to make all the time when Suzzane was little.
As much as I hate to admit it I can’t remember if Suzzane ever had a No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies as for Charlie I know he hasn’t which means its time to make the Cookies for Charlie and to surprise David with some because he is always asking about them. Would you want to join me in making No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies? We can even make Cookies for your friends and family.
Here’s a fun way to celebrate National Oatmeal Day by making a classic no-bake oatmeal cookie recipe that’s quick, chocolatey, and perfect for any time you crave a sweet treat—no oven required! If your #Homeschooling your children use this as a Lesson and let the kids learn about Oatmeal and make these fun Cookies.
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies combine chocolate, peanut butter, and quick-cooking oats into chewy, fudgy bites that set up beautifully on wax paper. If you’ve never made them here is a recipe on how to make them:
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
- 1½ cups white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (optional for extra moisture)
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Pinch of kosher salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions:
- In a 4-quart saucepan, combine butter, sugars, milk, cocoa, and salt.
- Bring to a rolling boil and hold for 1 minute—don’t overboil or the cookies may turn dry.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until melted.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Mix in oats until fully coated.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper.
- Let cool until set—usually takes about 30 minutes.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Weather matters: Humidity can affect how well the cookies set. Dry days work best.
- Oats choice: Quick-cooking oats give a softer texture; old-fashioned oats may require more quantity and yield chewier cookies.
- Peanut butter type: Chunky peanut butter can make cookies crumbly; creamy works best.
- Flavor twist: Try substituting part of the vanilla with almond extract for a nutty depth.
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are great for kids to help with, and they store well in the fridge for up to a week. If you want a healthier version? You can swap refined sugar for maple syrup and use nut butter alternatives like almond or sunflower seed butter for a healthier Cookie.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
