Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat enjoyed by people of all ages. While many traditional peanut butter cookie recipes are high in sugar and calories, it is possible to make a healthier version that is just as delicious. This article will provide you with a recipe for a healthy peanut butter cookie that is made with wholesome ingredients and has a reduced sugar content. The cookies are also gluten-free and dairy-free, making them a great option for people with food allergies or sensitivities.
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HEALTHIER CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
I love peanut butter cookies but they are always a little greasy. I came up with this healthier version and it's a little less greasy. I love it!
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat butter, peanut butter, applesauce, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl; stir into peanut butter batter. Put batter in refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
- Bake in preheated oven until cookies begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
ANOTHER HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE
I have adapted my original healthy peanut butter cookie on this site, Healthy Peanut Butter & Honey Cookies Recipe #251315, to make a softer cookie and thought I would post what has become my more commonly made peanut butter cookie. It is not a really sweet cookie, but my children still really enjoy this healthy treat. I hope you enjoy it!
Provided by Enjolinfam
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 25 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend dry ingredients up in a food processor.
- Mix together peanut butter, applesauce, and honey or agave nectar in a bowl. Once the wet ingredients are mixed well, add the dry ingredients and mix together. I usually finish by mixing with my hands.
- Form small balls and set them on a cookie sheet after spraying it with a nonstick spray. Use a fork to press down on the ball to flatten the cookies. Bake in an oven for 10 minutes only at 350 degrees. Remember that peanut butter cookie's burn easily so you need to take them out right away even if they don't look done, because by the time they are brown on top they are usually burnt on the bottom.
HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Only four ingredients and one bowl are needed for these healthy peanut butter cookies. If you want to make this recipe gluten free, make sure the oat bran was made in a certified gluten-free facility. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Roll level tablespoons into balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a fork. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HEALTHIER PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Healthier peanut butter cookies that you can enjoy without the guilt!
Provided by Goodeats
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 22
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder together.
- Mix peanut butter with 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon applesauce. Add sugar and salt. Mix well. Combine the flour and peanut butter mixtures together and stir well. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden but centers are still soft, 8 to 9 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 132.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
Tips:
- Make perfectly round and uniform cookies by chilling the dough for at least 2 hours before baking.
- For chewier cookies, flatten the dough balls slightly before baking.
- Peanut butter cookies should be slightly underbaked for a soft and chewy texture.
- Store peanut butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the baked cookies for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious and healthy cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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