Description
These 3 Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a simple, quick, and nutritious treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Made with natural peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and quick oats, these cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and require minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (128 g) unsweetened natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (50 g) quick oats
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and quick oats. Stir well until the maple syrup is fully incorporated and the oats are evenly coated, forming a thick cookie dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop out 1 tablespoon portions of dough and roll each between your palms into a ball. Place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart since these cookies won’t spread. Flatten each ball into a roughly 1/4 inch thick disk using the back of a spoon or your palm.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes until the cookie surfaces appear cooked and set.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the cookies cool completely on the cookie sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack or container.
Notes
- These cookies do not spread while baking, so minimal spacing is needed on the baking sheet.
- Use natural, unsweetened peanut butter for the healthiest option and best flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey if desired, but this will slightly change the flavor profile.
- For a crunchier texture, consider toasting the oats lightly before mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy peanut butter cookies, 3 ingredient cookies, oatmeal cookies, gluten free cookies, easy healthy dessert, natural peanut butter cookies
