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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Irresistible Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies in 4 Easy Steps

Delicious and nutritious Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies made with just 4 ingredients in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Opt for a natural brand without added sugars
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup Honey works well as a 1:1 alternative
  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats Make sure to use gluten-free oats if necessary

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, egg, and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Add the rolled oats and stir gently until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, slightly flattening each cookie.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and soft in the center.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer freshness, keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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