Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

5g protein · 25 min · 140 kcal

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

Healthy peanut butter cookies without sugar! These keto cookies are vegan (dairy-free, eggless), low-carb, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, soft, and chewy. They are a great treat for kids and adults alike and can be quickly prepared!

25 min6 servings140 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 flax eggs ((2 tbsp ground flax seeds + 6 tbsp water, see notes))
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter ((creamy or crunchy))
  • 1/2 cup ground nuts/seeds of choice ((see notes))
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour ((see notes))
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp sweetener of choice ((see notes))
  • Dairy-free chocolate chips
  • Raisins
  • Nuts/seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    To make the flax eggs, simply add ground flax seeds and water to a small bowl, whisk and set aside for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine the dry ingredients for the cookies in a bowl and whisk. Add the wet ingredients and mix with a hand mixer or spoon. If the dough appears too dry, simply add a little more water or plant-based milk.

  4. 4

    Add-Ins: You can also add 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of vegan chocolate chips or raisins. Use nuts/seeds of choice for a keto version.

  5. 5

    Scoop about 1 heaped tablespoon of the dough into your hands and form a ball. Place the dough balls onto your lined baking tray. Gently press each dough ball down and bake the cookies in the oven for 13-16 minutes. This recipe makes just a small batch of 6 cookies.

  6. 6

    Let cool completely and enjoy. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container, either on the counter for just a few days or in the fridge for about a week.

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