No oven, no flour, quick dessert in 10 minutes! incredibly delicious

📝 Ingredients

• 1½ cups quick oats
• ½ cup peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, dried fruit

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix it Up
   In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey/maple syrup, vanilla, and cocoa powder until smooth.
2. Add Oats & Mix-ins
   Fold in the oats and any optional ingredients you like—think chocolate chips for indulgence or dried cranberries for a tart twist.
3. Shape & Set
   Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls or press it into a lined dish to make bars. If making bars, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Balls can be eaten right away or chilled.
4. Serve & Enjoy
   That’s it! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week—if they last that long.

Variations to Try

• Tropical twist: Add shredded coconut, dried pineapple, and use cashew butter.
• Mocha madness: Stir in a teaspoon of instant espresso powder.
• Kids’ favorite: Toss in mini marshmallows and chocolate chips for a rocky road vibe.
• High-protein boost: Mix in a scoop of your favorite protein powder.

Why This Dessert Is a Lifesaver

This quick treat is more than just convenient—it’s versatile, energizing, and surprisingly nutritious (especially with the oats and nut butter). You can adjust the sweetness, control the ingredients, and still feel like you’re indulging.

Whether you’re avoiding the oven, short on time, or just want something sweet without the fuss, this recipe delivers. It’s become a go-to in my kitchen—and once you try it, I’m confident you’ll feel the same.

Final Thoughts

Dessert doesn’t have to be complicated to be incredibly satisfying. This no-bake, no-flour treat is living proof. In just 10 minutes, you can go from craving to indulging—with no heat, no hassle, and no regrets.

Try it today, and don’t be surprised if it becomes a regular in your snack rotation. After all, when something this easy tastes this good, you’ll find every excuse to make it again.

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