Name: Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, room temperature (see tip below for room temp eggs); 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (not quick oats); 1/2 cup blanched, fine almond flour; 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips; sea salt for sprinkling on top (optional )

Irresistibly rich Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies made with almond flour, oats, creamy peanut butter, and maple syrup. These make the perfect after dinner treat or midday snack.

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I adore my Dad's beloved Classic Peanut Butter Cookies but if you're looking for a cookie that satisfies your sweet tooth but also aligns with your healthy lifestyle, these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are for you. Made with nutrient-dense almond flour, hearty oats, and naturally sweet maple syrup.

This recipe is great because you only need a handful of ingredients, one bowl, and very little prep time. The dough comes together quickly and all that's left is to scoop and bake.

Enjoy these cookies warm from the oven, when they're soft, melty, and irresistible. With rich peanut butter flavor and pools of chocolate, they taste more like a decadent treat than a healthy option.

Healthy peanut butter chocolate chips cookies stacked with milk on the side.

Basic Ingredients You Need

You'll find the full list of ingredients with measurements in the recipe card below. Be sure to check out the variations in this post for additional add-ins, gluten-free options, and more.

Peanut butter- Natural peanut butter works really well here because it contains no added sugars or oils.
Old fashioned oats- Make sure they are old fashion not quick oats. You can also substitute with gluten-free oats to make these cookies completely gf.
Almond flour gives these cookies a tender, moist texture, and is rich in healthy fats and protein.
Chocolate chips- Use dark chocolate or semi-sweet for the best balance of sweetness.
Pure maple syrup- A natural sweetener that adds subtle caramel notes without refined sugar.
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Baking soda and salt
Sea salt optional but adds a wonderful sweet salty balance.

Ingredients displayed for healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. Creamy, natural peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, old fashioned oats, almond flour, eggs, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt.

How To Make Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Blend eggs- Use a hand mixer to blend eggs and maple syrup until light and foamy.

Eggs blended with maple syrup for peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Stir in peanut butter- Mix baking soda and salt together than sprinkle over eggs, then pour in vanilla and add peanut butter. Use a large spoon to combine.

Peanut butter, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract mixed with egg mixture.

Combine remaining ingredients- Next fold in almond flour, oats, and chocolate chips until a soft dough forms.

chocolate chips, oats, and almond flour added to the peanut butter mixture.

Form cookies- Use a small cookie scoop to portion out dough and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Use the bottom of a cup to lightly press down. At this time you can sprinkle a little sea salt over the top.

bottom of a cup pressing down lightly on cookie dough balls to flatten.

Bake- Place cookies in a preheated 350℉ oven and bake for 9-10 minutes or until just set. Allow to cool a few minutes on the baking pan before transferring to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm.

prepared cookie dough balls on a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Baked peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack.

Ang's Helpful Tips

Don't over bake: These cookies will firm up as they cool. Slightly underbaking keeps them perfectly soft.
Allow to rest on baking pan: These cookies are delicate straight from the oven so allow them to rest 1-2 minutes then carefully transfer to a cooling rack.
Freeze for any easy treat: These cookies freeze incredibly well, which means you can always have a sweet treat ready to go. I love grabbing a couple straight from the freezer with a glass of milk for a quick afternoon pick-me-up-so good!

Variations and Suggestions

Make them dairy-free: Use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Use almond butter for a nut free option.
Add crunch by mixing in chopped peanuts or use crunchy peanut butter.
Extra protein: Add a tablespoon of hemp seeds or collagen powder.

Storing Cookies

These healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are easy to store and perfect for making ahead. Store the cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze baked cookies or cookie dough balls for up to 3 months to enjoy later.

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Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly rich Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies made with almond flour, oats, creamy peanut butter, and maple syrup. These make the perfect after dinner treat or midday snack.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: cookies

Calories: 91kcal

Equipment

medium mixing bowl
Large sheet pan
hand mixer

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature see tip below for room temp eggs
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
½ cup old fashioned oats not quick oats
½ cup blanched, fine almond flour
½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
sea salt for sprinkling on top optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a medium mixing bowl use a hand mixer to beat eggs and maple syrup until eggs are light and foamy on top.
Stir together the baking soda and salt then sprinkle over the beaten eggs (do not mix) then pour in vanilla and add peanut butter. Use a large spoon to stir together the ingredients until combined and creamy.
Next add oats, almond flour, and chocolate chips. Fold and gently stir together until a soft dough forms.
Use a small cookie scoop to portion out dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on your prepared sheet pan. Take a small cup and use the end to slightly press down the dough balls. Not flatten them, just enough to give them a head start so they spread enough.
Sprinkle the tops with a little sea salt if desired and bake in your preheated oven for 9-10 minutes or until cookies look set. Be careful not to over cook them otherwise they will be tough when they cool.
Allow baked cookies to rest on baking pan for 2-3 minutes then transfer them to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Need room temp eggs fast? Add eggs to a bowl with lukewarm water and allow to set for 5-10 minutes. This will help take the chill off so the cookies bake more evenly.

See post for additional tips and suggestions.

Nutritional facts include 1 cookie.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

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