Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
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These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are the easiest healthy peanut butter oatmeal cookies. They are made with just a few simple gluten-free ingredients. This simple, one-bowl recipe will make your house smell like a bakery!
I can’t believe I got this healthy peanut butter oatmeal cookies recipe almost perfect on the first try!
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.
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 Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies?
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Liquid measuring cups
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
What if I only have whole rolled oats? Pulse the rolled oats in food processor to make quick 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 Oatmeal Chocolate Chip 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 chocolate chip peanut butter 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.
Check out these other healthy cookie recipes!
- Healthy Almond Joy Cookies
- Grain Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
- White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
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
Healthy peanut butter 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!
Lennie Gail says
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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Madeline says
Thanks for your review!! Glad you enjoyed!
Leah says
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.
Madeline says
WOW yes thats a great move
Zoe Parsigian says
Weird question, but do you think I could get away with switching out oats for almond flour?
Madeline says
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!
Olivia says
Can I sub honey for maple syrup??
Madeline says
Yes! That would definitely work
Olivia says
I added coconut this time and it’s such a great addition!
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Meredith says
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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Madeline says
YAY!! You’re inspiring me to make another batch!!
Megan Kelly says
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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Madeline says
I am so with you! Nothing beats the classic chocolate chip, but these get the job done and SO easy!
Ashli says
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.
Madeline says
Ah yay!! I am not a great baker so I NEED baking recipes to be easy. so glad you are enjoying this one!
Alexa says
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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Madeline says
So glad!! I will adjust the salt in the recipe so that others don’t have this problem
Jessica says
Delicious! Quick and Easy! The salty and sweet combination is perfect. They have a great peanut butter flavor without being over powering. Would be a great recipe to introduce a child to baking!
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Madeline says
thank you!!
Frances says
This recipe was great. I’d been really craving some trail mix cookies from a bakery back home and with the addition of cinnamon and raisins I was able to essentially hit the mark. The use of only oats was a new concept to me, but I loved the texture that they provided even after the third day of sitting on the counter uncovered. I also really appreciate that the batch size is so reasonable, the cookies were gone before I was tired of them sitting there and they are so easy to make that whipping up more isn’t a chore.
Madeline says
so amazing to hear!! thank you!
Kara says
These are so so good! The only problem is it’s so hard to just eat one! Will be making these regularly! Thank you for a healthy, easy, delicious cookie recipe!
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Madeline says
LOL I am with you!! Thank you!
Rebecca says
These are SO DANG GOOD!! They’re so quick and easy to make. The ingredients are simple pantry staples which is always a plus.
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Madeline says
YES! thank you! totally agree
Emily says
First off, I love how you list the tools needed! This is a super easy (and yummy!) recipe that I made with my 9 year old. Love the sweet and salty combo. Will definitely make again!
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Madeline says
Aw so special! I’m glad you both liked it and hope you had fun together 🙂
Melly says
These cookies are amazing and so easy to make. Great snack for my sons wrestling team!
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Madeline says
awesome! thanks so much Melly!
Margaret Neher says
I just made these- I love how simple the recipe was, and the texture was so much better than others I’ve tried. BUT- they were way too sweet for me. I’m going to try again with half the maple syrup- I hope that doesn’t mess up the texture.
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Madeline says
sorry to hear they were too sweet! that may make the texture weird, but if you do try please let me know how they turn out!
Elizabeth says
So, so good. All ingredients i had on hand. Taste incredible. Will make these on a regular basis. Love them.
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