Sugar Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Just because cookies are healthy, doesn’t mean they have to taste blah. I made sure of it with these healthy peanut butter cookies by testing various ratios of honey and peanut butter, until I had just the right sweetness and peanut butter flavor. I also went all in on texture, blending the oats into oat flour to make the texture of the cookie perfectly smooth.

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These healthy peanut butter oatmeal cookies have become our go-to snack! They pack BIG peanut butter flavor and are only 7 ingredients. They are the perfect midmorning or afternoon snack, or healthy cookie after dinner!

Why you will love these Peanut Butter Oat Cookies:

• high in protein and fiber
• gluten free (be sure to use certified GF oats)
• dairy free
• refined sugar free
• only 7 ingredients

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients

• Quick cooking oats: Pulse the quick cooking oats in a blender for about 20-30 seconds until you have “oat flour”. By blending the oats, we’re creating an awesome flour alternative, plus the cookies have a smoother texture.
• Peanut butter: I used creamy peanut butter, but if you like the texture of chunky peanut butter, substitute that! I have not tried a natural peanut butter, but that could be a great option to reduce the amount of sugar.
• Baking soda: a leavener, which helps to give lift to the cookies.
• Salt and vanilla extract: both added to enhance the flavor of the cookie.
• Honey: adds a little bit of sweetness to the cookie. It also acts as a binder to hold the dough together.
• Egg: a binding ingredient and a leavener. They help give the cookies rise.

How to make sugar free Peanut Butter Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Measure out 1 cup quick cooking oats and place in a blender for 30 seconds to make oat flour.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, peanut butter, baking soda, salt, vanilla, honey and egg. Use a hand mixer to combine – the mixture will be thick.
3. Use a cookie scoop (my cookie scoop is about 1.5 tablespoons) to scoop dough balls and place on a silicone lined baking sheet. Press the dough balls down using the palm of your hand. Create a criss-cross pattern on the top of each cookie by pressing a fork into the dough. If the fork sticks to the dough, wipe the fork on a paper towel sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Because the cookies won’t spread much, you can place them closer together and probably fit all of the dough on one baking sheet.
4. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will be soft and tender when they come out of the oven – allow them to cool and firm up on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
5. Store the cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days. These cookies can also be frozen. Wrap them in bundles of 3-4 cookies in plastic wrap then place inside a ziplock bag and place in the freezer.

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe Variations

• Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in a handful of dark chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness without too much sugar.
• Coconut Oat Peanut Butter Cookies: Add shredded unsweetened coconut to the dough for a tropical twist and added texture.
• Peanut Butter & Cinnamon: Mix in a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to give the cookies a warm, spiced flavor.
• Superfood Boost: Toss in a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds for a nutritional boost, adding fiber and healthy fats to your cookies.

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (no sugar) Recipe Tips

• Spray the 1/4 cup with non-stick cooking spray before adding the honey, it will slide right out!
• Use a hander mixer to combine all the ingredients – the dough will be thick!
• I really like using this cookie scoop to make evenly sized cookies.
• You’ll probably be able to fit all the cookies on one pan since the cookies don’t spread much.

How to Store Peanut Butter Oat Cookies

Store the cookies on the counter in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To freeze the cookies

Wrap 3-4 cookies together using plastic wrap. Place the bundles inside a ziplock bag and place in the freezer for up to 4 months. To thaw, place a bundle of cookies on the counter for 1 hour.

More Healthier Desserts

• Healthy Chocolate Fudge Cake
• Healthier Banana Bread
• Healthier Fudgy Brownies

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Healthy Oat Flour Peanut Butter Cookies (sugar free)

By: Beth

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 14 -16 depending on the size

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Healthy cookies don’t have to taste bland! I perfected these peanut butter cookies with just the right honey-to-peanut butter ratio for sweetness and a smooth texture by blending oats into oat flour.

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup quick cooking oats blended into oat flour
• ▢ ¾ cup peanut butter
• ▢ 1 tsp baking soda
• ▢ ⅛ tsp salt
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ ¼ cup honey
• ▢ 1 large egg

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• Measure out 1 cup quick cooking oats and place in a blender for 30 seconds to make oat flour. 
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, peanut butter, baking soda, salt, vanilla, honey and egg. Use a hand mixer to combine – the mixture will be thick.
• Use a cookie scoop (my cookie scoop is about 1.5 tablespoons) to scoop dough balls and place on a silicone lined baking sheet. Press the dough balls down using the palm of your hand. Create a criss-cross pattern on the top of each cookie by pressing a fork into the dough. If the fork sticks to the dough, wipe the fork on a paper towel sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Because the cookies won’t spread much, you can place them closer together and probably fit all of the dough on one baking sheet. 
• Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will be soft and tender when they come out of the oven – allow them to cool and firm up on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack. 
• Store the cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days. These cookies can also be frozen. Wrap them in bundles of 3-4 cookies in plastic wrap then place inside a ziplock bag and place in the freezer.

Notes

To make gluten free healthy peanut butter cookies: Be sure to use certified gluten free oats.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition Disclosure

All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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