Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious treat! Packed with wholesome ingredients, they're perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick-cooking oats, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until well blended.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, egg, pure vanilla extract, and honey until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Step 5: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Step 6: Drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Step 8: Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Freeze cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg.