Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Healthy Twist on a Classic
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a healthy and delicious twist on a classic! They’re easy to make, packed with wholesome ingredients, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a non-stick baking sheet.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!