Description
These healthy peanut butter Greek yogurt cookies are a delicious and guilt-free treat. They are soft, chewy, and packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For softer cookies, bake for a shorter time.
- For crispier cookies, bake for a longer time.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: healthy cookies, peanut butter cookies, Greek yogurt cookies, protein cookies, baked goods, easy cookies