Looking for a healthier cookie? Try my Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe!
Hi guys!
I'm such a sucker for holiday cookies. Give me an iced sugar cookie painted like Santa this time of year and I go weak in the knees. It's a true weakness that I'm totally ok with. There is nothing wrong with full fat, deliciously rich treats, especially during the holidays. I do believe you can enjoy all the foods you enjoy in moderation.
Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie
With that said, I'm also a fan of making over sweet treats into slightly healthier packages. I think we can enjoy both kinds of treats and feel good about it. So in a season of overindulgence, I thought I'd share a healthier twist on a peanut butter cookie! I mean who can resist a peanut butter cookie? My version of a Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is made with whole wheat flour, honey and comes together with ONLY SIX INGREDIENTS!
Why You'll Love this Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe...
This Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is so easy to make, they almost feel like a life hack. It uses ingredients I bet you already have in your pantry... whole wheat flour, honey, vanilla, baking soda, egg and of course peanut butter.
The rich peanut butter flavor shines through and is perfect for all the nut butter fans! You could even sub your favorite nut butter in the mix.
The cookie isn't quite as sugary sweet as a traditional peanut butter cookie, but it is perfectly balanced and tasty. They 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. I feel like that's just enough to have a few without keeping too many sweets in the house all week. If you want to make them for a crowd or cookie exchange though, it's easy to double or triple the batch.
Give them a try and let me know what you think! Enjoy.
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Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe
Ingredients
- 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
Nutrition
Your turn!
What's your favorite kind of cookie?
I’m linking up my Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookie recipe with: Meatless Monday, Meatless Monday, Full Plate Thursday, Foodie Friday, and the Weekend Potluck. Thanks so much ladies for the link up parties!
Nan says
The peanut butter you link to contains salt and sugar. If I am using a "just peanuts" butter, should I add salt? How much?
JulieWunder says
I'd add 1/4 teaspoon since it only makes a dozen cookies!
Nan says
Thank you. I did make these and they were delicious. Tender cookies with lots of peanut butter flavor. Dipped the ends of some in dark chocolate - a classic combination.
Lak says
Cookies came out fantastic . Thanks for the healthy recipe
JulieWunder says
Yay! Thanks for the review!
VALENCIA LANDRY says
just made this cookie recipe. I wanted to try it because of the honey and whole wheat flour... I have been trying to eat healthier foods lately! I was very surprised. Not too sweet, not heavy and dense. I plan to make these often throughout this Holiday Season 🤗
LYNN C JENSEN says
What are the nutrition facts for the peanut butter cookies?
JulieWunder says
Hi Lynn! I just went back and added them. They are 110 calories a cookie.
Mayuri Patel says
These peanut cookies look so tempting and perfect. Having the right balance of sweetness is what I like in cookies. Pinned to try out later.
Lesli Schwartz says
I adore peanut butter cookies! These seem a bit healthier with the whole wheat flour. I bet they're so delicious!
Patty says
Your peanut whole wheat cookies look and sound delicious to the max, I love that they're so plump, small batch is a great idea, perfect for me as we're only two in my home, need to try your recipe a.s.a.p.!
Geetha Priyanka says
Yum Yum!!! love these peanut butter cookies. I totally agree with you these are dangerously addictive. Can't wait to try a small batch of these treats.
Caroline says
I'm with you, I agree some over-indulgent treats now and then are fine but at the same time my preference is always slightly healthier and less sweet treats, where it works. These look and sound great!
Zahra says
I’m always on the lookout for delicious cookie recipes and i’m sure I just found one. The looks and sound fabulous. Just in time for the holidays.
Lisa Ballantyne says
This sounds amazing! I also love the fact that you can substitute any nut butter for the peanut butter, tho I love peanut butter too! Great recipe Julie!
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
Okay I now have to buy whole wheat flour to try these out. YUM!
Do you use natural peanut butter or the classic Skippy/Jif pb?
JulieWunder says
I tested with natural Peter Pan-- which isn't oily like other natural ones.
Mary Jean Henson says
Love the small batch idea.
Great for just two people. As you said,
I do not need a big batch around.
I am sure I would consume to many.
patrick@looneyforfood.com says
I have pinned these !