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Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

These Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a guilt-free indulgence! Packed with wholesome ingredients, they’re perfect for a sweet treat any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the quick-cooking oats, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, egg, pure vanilla extract, and honey. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze cookies for up to three months, layering with parchment paper.
  • For a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg.