Wholesome Peanut Butter Cookies
Indulge in the perfect balance of nutty sweetness with these Wholesome Peanut Butter Cookies, a healthier take on the classic treat! Made with natural peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and oat flour, these cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich flavor—free of refined flours and brimming with wholesome ingredients. A hint of vanilla and optional dark chocolate chips add depth to every bite, while the quick prep and bake time make them a breeze to whip up. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a family dessert, these guilt-free delights pair beautifully with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage. Enjoy a batch of these protein-packed cookies that strike the ideal balance between indulgence and nourishment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened and creamy)
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 unit large egg
- 0.5 cup rolled oats (blended into oat flour)
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 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 bowl, mix together the natural peanut butter, brown sugar, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Crack in the egg and beat it into the mixture until well combined.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky.
If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place it onto the prepared baking sheet and gently press it down with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these wholesome peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk, coffee, or on their own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.6 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.9 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.5 g | ||
| Protein | 81.5 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2625 mg | 56% | |
*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.
