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    Pink Owl Kitchen » Desserts » Cookies » Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Apr 27, 2020 · Modified: Nov 3, 2021 by Ashley · This post may contain affiliate links

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    I am always on the hunt for lightened up versions of my favorite desserts. While I don’t crave a lot of sweets and desserts, every now and then I develop a craving for a sweet treat. The last thing I want to do is undo all the hard work I put in on a regular basis with exercise and a mostly clean diet. These flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies saved the day!

    The Best Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Peanut Butter: You want it salted & unsweetened, if possible. I have not tested the recipe with  either sweetened creamy or crunchy varieties. If you find that your natural peanut butter is extremely runny you can stir and chill it for a little while before using.

    Egg: This is what helps keep everything together while also adding fat and moisture. I used one large egg and the cookies turned out perfect. Your egg does not have to be room temperature for this recipe.

    Coconut sugar: I chose this as my sweetener because of the low glycemic index of coconut sugar. You may certainly use regular cane sugar if you prefer.

    Baking Soda: This helps the cookies rise a bit and keeps them from going completely flat while baking.

    Chocolate Chips: I prefer semisweet chocolate chips, but milk or dark chocolate will work perfectly fine.

    Make These Flour Free Peanut Butter Cookies

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Add the first four ingredients (peanut butter, egg, coconut sugar, baking soda) into a mixing bowl and stir until just combined. You can do with a wooden spoon or handheld whisk – no mixer needed!

    Fold in the chocolate chips.

    Scoop balls of dough into palms and round with hands. Transfer to baking sheet and press down on them gently with fingers or a spoon.

    Bake the cookies until slightly golden on top, about 10-12 minutes.

    Allow cookies to cool completely before serving. They firm up as they cool so don’t worry if they seem a bit underdone when removed from oven.

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    📖 Recipe

    Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Ashley Boyd
    These foolproof cookies are delicious, flour-free and feature only five simple ingredients!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
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    Servings 12 cookies
    Calories 89 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup natural peanut butter only peanuts and salt
    • ¾ cup coconut sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchments paper, set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, baking soda and egg. Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a small amount to top cookies with.
    • Using a cookie scoop, scoop balls of dough into hands and roll to form smooth balls. Place each ball onto baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Press each ball down slightly with fingers and top each with a few chocolate chips
    • Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges just start to brown. Remove cookies from oven and allow to cool completely before enjoying!

    Notes

    I have not tested this recipe with any other type of nut butter, only natural peanut butter. You may use regular cane sugar if you prefer. I chose coconut sugar due to the low glycemic index. Top these cookies with a sprinkle of course sea salt for extra flavor!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 89kcal
    Keyword cookies, peanut butter cookies
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