Lower Fat Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Craving a comforting treat without the guilt? These Lower Fat Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect solution! Made with wholesome old-fashioned oats and natural peanut butter, these cookies achieve indulgent flavor with healthier twists, like unsweetened applesauce and a reduced amount of oil and sugar. Soft and chewy with just the right balance of sweetness, they’re easy to whip up in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for quick snacks or lunchbox treats. Plus, optional mini chocolate chips add a touch of decadence without overwhelming the lighter profile. A deliciously satisfying dessert that you can feel good about enjoying—great for health-conscious cookie lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Old-fashioned oats
- 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened preferred)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 whole Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to combine and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, brown sugar, and unsweetened applesauce. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Beat the egg into the wet mixture, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your palm.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies rest for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your healthier peanut butter oatmeal cookies as a snack or dessert, and store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1342 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.9 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.1 g | ||
| Protein | 61.3 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1616 mg | 34% | |
*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.
