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    Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: Dec 16, 2020 · Modified: May 9, 2025

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    Healthy peanut butter cookies! My easy healthy peanut butter cookies are totally flourless and have no refined sugar! You just need 7 ingredients and one bowl. Healthy peanut butter cookies are an excellent treat for toddlers and are a great dessert for weight loss done in under 30 minutes!

    My healthy peanut butter cookies are an easy and healthy cookie to quickly whip up! Flourless peanut butter cookies are made with just a few ingredients like peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, coconut flour, and almond flour.

    Christmas is right around the corner and I have been trying to make as many new healthy Christmas cookie recipes as possible! Add this delicious healthy peanut butter cookie to your Christmas cookie spread this year.

    I really love trying different flours like almond flour and coconut flour to make cookies healthier. Almond flour and coconut flour not only make cookie recipes healthier, but most often, they make them gluten free friendly as well!

    Love baking and want to truly take your healthy baking up a notch? Read my full No Discard Sourdough Starter Guide for Beginners! You can use sourdough starter in everything from cookies to cakes, breads, and so much more!

    HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ cup almond flour
    • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
    • Pinch pink sea salt

    HEALTHY COOKIE INGREDIENTS EXPLAINED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN

    Peanut butter. I used creamy unsalted peanut butter in my healthy peanut butter cookies. Make sure to look for unsalted! If you happen to have salted peanut butter, though, I think this recipe should still be good if you just omit the pinch of sea salt in the batter. Peanut butter adds tons of protein in your cookies 🙂

    Maple Syrup. Pure maple syrup gives these healthy peanut butter cookies a bit of a sweet flavor. I only used ½ cup so they are not too sweet! Pure maple syrup gives you a good dose of manganese for metabolism!

    Vanilla extract. I use pure vanilla extract in all my healthy cookie recipes. It makes a huge different in the flavor. Make sure to always use pure and not imitation vanilla!

    Egg. You just need 1 large egg for this flourless peanut butter cookie recipe. Many times, I buy my eggs locally. But, if I can't find them locally (tends to happen in the winter), I buy organic brown free range eggs at the store. Eggs add a little protein and choline for your nervous system!

    Almond Flour. I used super fine blanched almond flour for this flour free peanut butter cookie recipe. I have not tried it with the natural almond flour yet. Almond flour packs in tons of healthy fats, fiber, and protein all for good gut health!

    Coconut Flour. I also used super fine coconut flour. You only need a very small amount since coconut flour absorbs so much liquid! Coconut flour helps flourless cookies become nice and chewy! Coconut flour is super high in fat and fiber which is excellent for your gut!

    Pink Sea Salt. They say salt is salt, but I'd rather eat a salt that wasn't bleached first! We need salt to have proper fluid balance all over out body!

    WHAT IS THE HEALTHIEST COOKIE YOU CAN EAT?

    The healthiest cookie you can eat are the ones made with the least amount of sugar, or totally sugar free cookies! Look for about 5 grams of sugar or less per cookie as we should only be eating a maximum of 25 grams of added sugar per day! Rosemary Squires, MA, RD

    My healthy peanut butter is a great healthy cookie option for Christmas time and year round! They taste just as good as regular peanut butter cookies but are much better for you!

    HOW FATTENING ARE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES?

    Even though peanut butter is high in fat, it is high in healthy fats! The most fattening part of peanut butter cookies are actually the added sugar! So make sure you are eating a peanut butter cookie with less or reduced sugar.

    IS PEANUT BUTTER GOOD FOR YOU?

    Yes! Peanut butter is good for you! It is a good source of protein, healthy fats, and rich in vitamins & minerals.

    • Protein- high in protein, but not a complete protein, so make sure to eat other sources of protein throughout the day!
    • Healthy fats- peanut butter is high in oleic acid, which is a type of monounsaturated fat (also found in olive oil).
    • Vitamins & Minerals- vitamin E, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, copper, manganese and more!

    HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

    These healthy peanut butter cookies are so easy to make you're not going to believe it! You only need about 30 minutes and you'll have delicious and healthy peanut butter cookies ready!

    STEP 1- MIX FLOURLESS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH

    In a mixing bowl, add all of your ingredients:

    • 1 cup peanut butter
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ cup almond flour
    • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
    • a pinch of sea salt.

    Mix well to combine your batter. Make sure there are no little chunks of coconut flour left in there. You want the coconut flour fully incorporated so that it can absorb a bunch of liquid and help your cookies stay together!

    STEP 2- CHILL BATTER SO COCONUT FLOUR ABSORBS LIQUIDS

    Store your batter in the fridge for 10 minutes to help the dough firm up more and leave time for the coconut flour to absorb liquids. You can also store the dough ahead of time and leave it in the fridge overnight until you are ready to bake.

    When you are ready to make your cookies, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    STEP 3- ROLL, FLATTEN, AND BAKE COOKIES

    Roll your cookie dough into 12-18 equal sized balls, depending on how large of a cookie you want.

    Place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet. Gently flatten them with a fork.

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    Healthy flourless peanut butter cookies

    Bake for 12-14 minutes or until you see the edges just starting to brown. Don't overbake them as this will dry them out!

    Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies storage

    Store your cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Or, you can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. This is a great recipe to make ahead of time when you're baking for the holidays so that you have some cookies ready to go!

    VARIATIONS

    • Chocolate dipped healthy peanut butter cookies. Dip your baked cookies in melted dark chocolate either half way or totally for a delicious healthy chocolate dipped peanut butter cookie! I love using 85% to 90% dark chocolate for the healthiest baking chocolate.
    • Cashew butter healthy cookies. Substitute your peanut butter with cashew butter for a sweeter variation to these healthy cookies.
    • Almond butter cookies. Almond butter is a delicious variation to this cookie recipe!
    • Chunky healthy peanut butter cookies. If you like a bit of crunch in your peanut butter cookie, use chunky peanut butter in place of smooth peanut butter.

    SUBSTITUTIONS

    • Maple Syrup: if you don't have or don't like maple syrup in your healthy peanut butter cookie recipe, you can use either honey or pureed dates! Just make sure to soak pitted dates in hot water for at least 15-30 minutes to get the smoothest texture. Both honey and pureed dates can be substituted exactly for the maple syrup.
    • Peanut Butter: while peanut butter is the star of the show in my healthy peanut butter cookies, you can still enjoy this cookie recipe with any other nut butter! Almond butter, cashew butter, and even nut free butters like sun butter. Substitute it exactly the same measurement as the peanut butter.
    • Egg: if you're out of eggs, or you don't eat eggs for what ever reason, you can easily add a flax egg in it's place! Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed with 2 tablespoons of room temperature water in a small bowl. Let it thicken for about 5 minutes then add it to your healthy peanut butter cookie batter.

    TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE RECIPE

    1. USE THE CORRECT MEASUREMENTS AND INGREDIENTS I HAVE LISTED. Unless I have a substitution for something in the recipe card, please use what I have listed here! A lot of times readers will make too many substitutions to my recipe and it does not come out good. I test these recipes with these exact ingredients 3 times for a reason so they come out good!
    2. LET DOUGH REST BEFORE ROLLING. The coconut flour in my healthy peanut butter cookie recipe takes some time to absorb the liquid. So don't roll your cookies until you have let your dough rest.. unless you want peanut butter cookie dough all over your hands!
    3. DON'T OVER BAKE! I know it's tempting, but take them out when they almost look under done.. and they will finish baking on the tray. If you bake them too long they will get very dry and hard and not taste as good.

    FAQ'S

    Frequently asked questions about my healthy peanut butter cookie recipe.

    ARE HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES OKAY FOR TODDLERS?

    Yes! My peanut butter cookies make an excellent toddler friendly treat.

    WHY DO YOU PRESS DOWN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES?

    The reason you press down peanut butter cookies is that healthy peanut butter cookie dough is dense, and unpressed, your cookies will not cook evenly.

    IS CRUNCHY OR SMOOTH PEANUT BUTTER BETTER FOR COOKIES?

    Unless you like nuts in your cookies, I usually opt for creamy peanut butter in my cookies for a delicious smooth chewy cookie texture.

    You're going to love these Healthy Cookie Recipes next!

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    healthy peanut butter cookies

    The Best Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

    These healthy peanut butter cookies couldn't be more delicious! Flavorful and chewy, these peanut butter cookies are made with almond flour, coconut flour, maple syrup, and of course peanut butter! Just a mixing bowl, cookie tray, and 6 ingredients required to make my healthy peanut butter cookie recipe with no flour and no added sugar! Excellent for toddlers, kids, and weight loss!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    chill time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 27 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 cookies
    Calories 185 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • cookie sheet
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup unsalted creamy peanut butter substitute cashew butter, almond butter, etc.
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup substitute ½ cup honey or pureed dates
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup almond flour
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
    • pinch pink sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl.
      1 cup unsalted creamy peanut butter, ½ cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 large egg, ¼ cup almond flour, 2 tablespoon coconut flour, pinch pink sea salt
      Healthy peanut butter cookies ingredients
    • Mix healthy peanut butter cookie ingredients until completely combined. Place your batter in the fridge for about 10 minutes to help the dough firm up more and leave time for the coconut flour to absorb liquids.
      Healthy peanut butter cookie dough
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
      Roll your dough into 12-18 equal sized balls.
      Healthy peanut butter cookies
    • Press with a fork to flatten.
      Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until slightly golden brown at the edges.
      Allow your cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to the cooling rack.
      Healthy flourless peanut butter cookies

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    Notes

    HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES STORAGE- Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or up to 3 months in the freezer.
    Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gPotassium: 173mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.45mg
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    1. E

      April 07, 2022 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow no flour! I’m so excited to try these out! They look absolutely perfect

    2. Faith

      April 07, 2022 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      I made these this past weekend and had to come back and comment because they are all polished off! Kid and husband approved at my house thank you for a super tasty and easy to find ingredients list!

    3. Rosemary

      April 08, 2022 at 3:40 pm

      I can't wait to hear what you think!

    4. Rosemary

      April 08, 2022 at 3:40 pm

      Kid and husband approved yay!!

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