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These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are the easiest and most delicious healthy oatmeal cookies. They are made with just a few simple gluten-free ingredients. This one-bowl recipe will make your house smell like a bakery!
My favorite recipes come from moments when I get into the kitchen and I am inspired to just play around with ingredients. One night when we were coming home from dinner I knew I wanted something sweet, but I had no idea what I wanted. I came up with these peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies and they were almost perfect on the first try.
I can’t believe I got this recipe almost perfect on the first try!
When you are recipe testing it is rare to get things right on the first pass. With some recipe ideas, it still isn’t right even on the fifth try. These peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies were pretty perfect by the second try with just a few small tweaks. One of the main differences I made was switching from plain rolled oats to quick oats. I will elaborate more on this topic later.
These peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are full of flavor, super easy to make and are made with just a few simple ingredients that you might have in your kitchen right now. I think that desserts should be consumed freely and without guilt, but if you are interested in a healthier treat, this is a great option!
What ingredients will you need to make these healthy oatmeal cookies?
- Quick oats or pulsed rolled oats
- Egg
- Maple Syrup
- Creamy peanut butter
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips
- Flakey sea salt
What kitchen tools will you need to make these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies?
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Liquid measuring cups
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
What if I only have whole rolled oats?
I highly recommend that you use the quick oats instead of regular rolled oats. The quick oats will cook in the time that the cookies are in the over, but the rolled oats will not be fully cooked through. If you only have rolled oats, place them in the food processor and pulse them a few times until they are cut down into smaller pieces.
Let’s make some Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies!
To make these cookies preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, whisk together the egg, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Add quick oats, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and fold in gently with a spatula.
Then, allow the batter to sit for about 10 minutes. This will allow the quick oats to absorb some of the liquid. Next, fold in the chocolate chips. Scoop about 1 1/2 tbsp worth of batter onto the baking sheet for each cookie. I use an ice cream scoop for this.
Then, bake in the oven for 18 minutes. Remove the cookies from the over. Allow the cookies to cool and then enjoy! Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze to keep them longer.
How should I store my baked oatmeal cookies?
Once baked, these cookies will keep on the counter in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If desired, you can keep them in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Keep reading to find the full recipe for these healthy, simple and delicious cookies! If you make them, please let me know in the comments or on Instagram.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Healthy oatmeal cookies that are easy to prepare in one bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Flakey sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and peanut butter
- Add quick oats, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and fold in gently with a spatula
- Allow the batter to sit for about 10 minutes then add chocolate chips to the batter and fold in with a spatula
- Scoop about 1.5 tbsp of batter onto a baking sheet for each cookie until you have 12 cookies
- Sprinkle each cookie with flakey sea salt
- Place baking sheet in the oven and bake at 350F for 18 minutes
- Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5 mintues and then transfer to a cooling rack
- Enjoy once fully cooled!
Keywords: Oatmeal cookies, healthy cookies, gluten free cookies
These cookies are really good! I love the texture they maintain, even after they’ve sat around for a day or two. I do feel like they have way too much salt for my liking. When I make them again (and, I will, because they’re really good!) I will reduce the salt to 1/2 tsp. Thanks for the recipe! They definitely satisfy my sweet tooth without making me feel guilty.
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Thanks for your review!! Glad you enjoyed!
THE best cookies to have in hand for when you want a little somethin’somethin’. Easy to make and freeze well, which gives you an excuse to warm them up in the microwave.
WOW yes thats a great move
Weird question, but do you think I could get away with switching out oats for almond flour?
Hi! yes I think that would work!! Im not sure how much to use but start adding flour at 1/2 cup at a time until it gets cookie dough consitency!
Can I sub honey for maple syrup??
Yes! That would definitely work
I have made these numerous times and they are amazing every time! They are quick and easy to make. I’ve given them as gifts as well and everyone loves them. I’m kind of obsessed with these! Perfect combo of salty and sweet.
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YAY!! You’re inspiring me to make another batch!!
These cookies are SO easy and delish. They’re great for a healthy option when you’re sweet tooth is crying out for attention. Not much can beat a traditional chocolate chip cookie, but these come close!
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I am so with you! Nothing beats the classic chocolate chip, but these get the job done and SO easy!
I have tried so many oatmeal peanut butter cookies and these are hands down the BEST. I love the combo of sweet and salty. My 9 year old can make them for me, they are that easy.
Ah yay!! I am not a great baker so I NEED baking recipes to be easy. so glad you are enjoying this one!
Loooved these cookies. The easiest recipe ever which is important to me because I hate nothing more than complicated baking. I will say I’d personally decrease the amount of salt next time but these were still a HUGE hit with my mom and boyfriend. 2 dozen gone in 2 days 🤭
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So glad!! I will adjust the salt in the recipe so that others don’t have this problem