Description
Experience the comforting aroma of freshly baked healthy peanut butter cookies that are both delicious and nutritious. These soft, chewy cookies combine the rich taste of natural peanut butter with wholesome ingredients, making them the perfect treat for any occasion—whether you’re sharing with friends or enjoying a late-night snack. Simple to make and utterly satisfying, they’re sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add rolled oats and baking soda, mixing until combined. If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork to create a crisscross design. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg