Amazing Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies for Guilt-Free Indulgence
Indulge in these delicious and healthy peanut butter cookies that provide a guilt-free treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup oats (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
- If using oats, fold them into the mixture.
- Form the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier cookie, add some chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg