Description
These Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies are a delicious guilt-free treat that’s easy to make and perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Made with natural ingredients and sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these cookies are gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary sensitivities.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the baking soda and salt until fully combined.
- Add optional ingredients: If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Press each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a vegan version, use a flax egg instead of a regular egg and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
