Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie

This Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is rich, soft, chewy and so delicious.  You'll never know they are made with only 6 ingredients including healthy swaps like whole wheat flour and honey instead of refined sugar.

Love healthy peanut butter snacks? Also try my 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls, No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars, & Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies.

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

These Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies could not be more delicious.  I mean who can resist a peanut butter cookie?  My 6-ingredient version of a Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is made with peanut butter, whole wheat flour, and honey.  They have a delightful, rich, and chewy texture are are downright addictive.

This Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is so easy to make, it almost feels like a life hack.  It uses ingredients you already have in your pantry. The rich peanut butter flavor shines through and is perfect for all the nut butter fans!

The cookie isn't quite as sugary and sweet as a traditional peanut butter cookie, but it is perfectly balanced and tasty.  The honey matches perfectly with the peanut butter.  You'll seriously be surprised at how easy and delicious they are.

I also love this Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe because it makes just one dozen cookies, perfect for making any day of thee week.

Why You'll Love this Whole Wheat Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie recipe...

• These Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies are made with 6 real ingredients.
• It replaces sugar with honey!
• The recipe calls for whole wheat flour, making them healthier, but you can use whatever type of flour you have on hand.
• They are dairy-free.
• They are a great small batch cookie, making just 1 dozen.
• Despite the healthy front, these are a rich, chewy, peanut-butter treat!
• They are perfect for peanut butter lovers, young and old.

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Peanut Butter: Use your favorite type of no-stir smooth peanut butter.  You can also actually swap out other nut butter, including almond butter.
• Egg: You'll need 1 large egg which is beaten to help combine the cookies.
• Honey: Instead of using refined sugar in this recipe, I used honey which pairs perfectly with the peanut butter and gives these a more subtle sweetness.  You could also use maple syrup or agave nectar if you don't eat honey.
• Vanilla Extract: This rounds out the flavors of the cookie.  You can leave it out in a pinch.
• Baking Soda: The Baking Soda helps the baking magic happen.
• Flour: I used Whole Wheat Flour, but you can use whatever flour you like.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make this Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, silicone mats, or spray with cooking spray.
2. Mix the peanut butter, egg, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
3. Add the baking soda and mix well.  Fold into the flour.
4. Using a 1-inch ice cream or cookie scoop, carefully portion the cookie dough into 12 bites.  Roll the bites into smooth dough balls.  Flatten the balls to ¼ inch thick.   Use a fork to create the classic criss-cross pattern.
5. Bake the cookies for 7-9 minutes.  Baking times can vary from oven to oven, so watch them.
6. Allow to cool and then take off the cooking sheet.

Variations

I love this Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Make it with Nut Butter: You can make this with any nut butter including almonds or Sunbutter.
• Make it Gluten-Free: Use your favorite Gluten-Free Flour.
• Make it Vegan: Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of the honey and replace an egg replacer for the egg.
• Add Mix-Ins: You can jazz these up with a fun mix like chocolate chips, nuts or even dried fruit.  You can also sprinkle sea salt on top.
• Make it for a Crowd: This recipe only makes 12 cookies, so if you are making this for a crowd, double or triple the recipe.

FAQ

What can you substitute sugar for in peanut butter cookies?

This Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie recipe swaps out honey for refined white sugar.  You can also use applesauce.

How many calories are in an average homemade peanut butter cookie?

A more traditional peanut butter cookie recipe can have 250-300 calories each, but this Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie recipe comes in around 110 calories each, making it a healthier choice.

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

These fun, chewy, and rich Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies are such a fun and easy treat to whip up any day of the week.  You can feel good eating and serving them with the healthy swaps.  Plus, who loves a baking project that you can do in one bowl with just 6 ingredients?

Give them a try and let me know what you think!  Enjoy.

More Healthy Peanut Butter Recipes to Try:

• 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
• No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies
• Peanut Butter Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats
• Peanut Butter Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal
• No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

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Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie recipe

Julie Wunder

This Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is rich, soft, chewy and so delicious.  You'll never know they are made with only 6 ingredients including healthy swaps like whole wheat flour and honey instead of refined sugar.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅔ cup whole wheat flour

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
• Mix together the peanut butter, egg, honey and vanilla extract in a bowl.
• Add the baking soda and mix well.  Fold into the flour.
• Using a 1-inch ice cream scoop, carefully portion the dough into 12 bites.  Roll the bites into smooth balls.  Flatten the balls to ¼ inch thick.   Use a fork to create the classic criss-cross pattern.
• Bake the cookies for 7-9 minutes.
• Allow to cool and then take off the cooking sheet.

Notes

Storage & Leftovers

If you are eating them in a day or two, these Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.  For any longer than that, you can keep them in the fridge where they will last for a week. 

Freezing

Freeze leftover cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie, Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe

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