These honey-sweetened peanut butter chia seed cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with the nutritional benefits of chia seeds. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these cookies are made without refined sugar, making them a healthier option for clean eating.
This recipe is simple and focuses on wholesome baking, allowing you to enjoy tasty baking without compromising on health. These healthy peanut butter cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a nutritious boost.
Easy Peanut Butter Chia Seed Cookies
These cookies feature a blend of peanut butter and chia seeds, creating a chewy texture and nutty flavor. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields about 12 cookies, making them a perfect option for snack cookies or a no refined sugar dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the chia seeds, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats to the wet mixture. Stir until fully combined. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
