When I was a kid, the thought of a peanut butter cookies got me excited for two reasons. One, it meant that I got to bake with my mom and sisters. Second, it meant I got to eat them, which is always a good thing in my book, considering I have always been a lover of all-things peanut butter! The challenge that I have always had was ‘transforming’ this beloved recipe into an equally moist and delicious treat without all the sugar and calories! I knew I had created a successful ‘healthier version’ however, when I took my first bite, and I was instantly brought back to my childhood days!
I tried to work out this recipe using different types of ‘healthier’ flours…But it didn’t quite turn out ‘the same’ as a traditional peanut butter cookie. So, I decided to cut the ‘unhealthy’ ingredients where I could, while leaving the white flour. However, you could definitely try using coconut flour, wheat flour, or whatever flour you choose!
19 Comments
Katie said:
Yesss! Peanut butter cookies are one of my favorite things on earth. Thanks for this lightened up recipe!
danielle said:
omgomgomg it’s a dream come true!!!!!! I wonder if you could substitute “better n’ peanut butter” for the regular peanut butter??? It’s half the calories and only 2 grams of fat. GOOD WORK KATIE!!!
Lisa @ I'm an Okie said:
mmmm yum!
Alyson @ Nourished Fitness said:
yum, these are lovely, can’t wait to try them! The only thing I might change is.. dip them in chocolate :p
Tina said:
Beautiful looking cookies in that picture. I love the ease of the recipe. It sure would be a good one to do with kids. :)
Brittany @ A Healthy Slice of Life said:
Oh yum! I heart peanut butter!!
Do you know any recipes for a healthy(er) squash casserole?
Kerry said:
This looks like an amazing recipe! Do you think it would work with wholemeal flour?
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life said:
Yummm!! Those cookies look fantastic! I need to make these ASAP!
Wendy @ Seriously Sassy said:
Hey Katie! Just found your blog and LOVE it!! Gonna try the pb cookie recipe. Wonder if it would work well if I try using almond butter.
Lori said:
These cookies look fantastic! Although, anything PB is delicious. ;)
Ana Maria said:
skinny, peanut butter, and cookies! what more could be asked for!
Christine Barrett said:
i MUST make these cookies…
Becca B said:
these look amazing! i can’t wait to try them!
Katie Farrell said:
For sure you could use better n’ peanut butter for an even lower calorie cookie! :)
Katie Farrell said:
Sure Brittany! I have a few that I really like…Do you want a sweet or savory recipe!?
Katie Farrell said:
Kerry..I don’t see why not! :) I tried it with coconut flour and wheat flour..and they did turn out a ‘different’ consistency..But still just as PB delicious! :)
Katie Farrell said:
If you mean in place of PB.. Definitely! That would be awesome! :) xoxo