Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Best Healthy Treat
A delicious and healthy treat that combines the richness of peanut butter with the wholesome goodness of oats and the sweetness of chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt to the mixture, and stir until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure that the oats are certified gluten-free.
- Try adding nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chips, Cookies, Healthy Treat