Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with these Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies—a wholesome treat that’s soft, chewy, and packed with flavor! Made with natural peanut butter, gluten-free rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these cookies are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. With optional dark chocolate chips for a decadent boost, they’re perfect for gluten-free and refined sugar-free lifestyles. Ready in under 25 minutes, they're incredibly easy to whip up, requiring just one bowl and a handful of pantry staples. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, post-workout fuel, or a guilt-free dessert, these nutritious cookies hit the spot every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Natural peanut butter
- 1 cup Rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 0.33 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
Crack the egg into the bowl, add the vanilla extract, and whisk until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. If using chocolate chips, stir them into this dry mixture.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.2 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2337 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.3 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.4 g | ||
| Protein | 79.1 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2020 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
