Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a simple, naturally sweetened snack that are chewy in the center with lightly crisp edges, perfect for lunchboxes or post-workout bites.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup oats (rolled or quick oats) Use certified gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter Stirred if oil-separated
- 1/4 cup maple syrup Can swap for honey if not vegan
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts About
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined into a sticky, scoopable dough.
- If the dough seems too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons of maple syrup or a splash of milk; if too wet, fold in a tablespoon of oats.
- Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press each mound to flatten slightly.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish firming up before serving.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for 3–4 days. They can also be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.