Healthier and eggless version of the classic peanut butter cookies yet still really yum ! Lower in sugar, naturally vegan & can be made gluten-free.
Ever since I discovered these cookies, I cannot. stop. eating. them. I am literally having these vegan peanut butter cookies after every meal. ( I am the type of person that needs to have something sweet after every meal. Why not ? )
This one bowl cookie recipe only requires 5 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and 30 mins. And the bonus is, your kitchen will definitely smell amazing when baking these cookies.
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🍅 What you will need
- Peanut butter - Obviously, you need peanut butter to make peanut butter cookies.
- Oats - I am using rolled oats, but you can use quick oats if that is what you have. As I am using oats to make oat flour, you can simply substitute the oats with ¾ cup oat flour.
- Granulated sugar - I am using soft brown sugar. Although I have yet experience with other types of sugar, I am sure any sugar works fine in this recipe. To make this healthier, you can use coconut sugar, but the cookies will turn out to be darker in colour.
- Flax egg - the binder in this recipe. To make flax egg, simply combine 1 tablespoon of grounded flax seed and 3 tablespoons of water and let it thicken.
- Baking powder.
🥜 Natural vs Conventional Peanut Butter
I am using natural peanut butter here ( peanut butter that only contains peanut and/or salt ) , not the conventional ones which oftentimes contains palm oil. Natural peanut butters are more liquid-y, while the conventional ones are more creamy and light.
It is actually very easy to make homemade peanut butter. All you will need is peanuts and a high speed blender / food processor. Here is a blog post by pinch of yum, 5 minutes homemade peanut butter that goes into details about making your own peanut butter.
How to store
After baking, let the cookies cool down to room temperature on a cooling rack. Then, transfer them to an air tight container. They can last for 2-3 weeks, but I am sure that they will be gone by then ! If you want to freeze these cookies or its dough, I had a detailed instruction on freezing them in the " commonly asked questions " section down below. 👇🏻
✅ Notes and other tips
- For a chewier cookie, try baking them at a lower temperature ( I recommend 150c ) .
- On the flip side, if you are looking for a crunchier cookie, bake them longer ( about 20-25 mins ) until the edges turn into a darker golden brown colour. Keep a close eye on them to avoid burning your cookies.
- You can substitute the granulated sugar with liquid sweetener ( maple syrup, agave syrup ). But this will result in a chewier cookie.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, simply use gluten-free oats instead.
- Feel free to add in some vegan chocolate chips to make this a peanut butter chocolate chips cookies ! ( ok, I definitely will add them the next time I make these cookies 😋 )
❔ Commonly asked questions
The cookies are done baking when the edges are slightly golden and caramelized. Plus, you know they are done when your kitchen smells heavenly 😝
Yes, you can do so by simply swapping the regular oats with certified gluten-free oats.
Yes, both the cookies and its dough can be freeze. To freeze the dough, simply portion out the dough ( about 1 heaping tablespoon ) and roll them into balls. Place them on a lined baking tray and let them sit in the freezer for 1 hour. Then, you can transfer them into zip lock bags or freezable containers.
When your ready to enjoy them, simply let them thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes. Using a fork, gently press them down, creating a cross indent. Bake it for 20-25 minutes and its ready to be enjoyed.
As for freezing cookies, let the cookies cool down to room temperature. Then, place them on a lined baking tray and let them freeze for 1 hour. You can now transfer them into zip lock bags or containers.
To reheat them, arrange them on a baking tray in 1 layer and let it thaw for a few hours. Bake them for 5-8 minutes at 180c until they are thoroughly heated.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled / quick oats*
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp ground flax / chia seeds
- ¼ cup coconut sugar** ( or any granulated sugar of choice )
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch of salt ( optional, only if using unsalted peanut butter )
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 c
- Start by making the flax egg. Combine the ground flax seeds with 3 tablespoon of water. Set aside.
- Place the oats into a high speed blender / food processor. Blend for 30-60 s, or until the oats resembles a flour like texture.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients ( including the flax egg ) . By using your hands, mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Scoop up one tablespoon of cookie dough at a time and roll them into balls. Using the back of a fork, make a crisscross indent on the cookie . Repeat for all cookies.
- Arrange them on a lined baking tray and bake them for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges of cookies are slightly golden.
- Let it cool of a bit and enjoy !
Notes
These were super easy to make and tasted amazing! Love this great recipe. Thanks for sharing it 🙂
happy to hear that you like it !
looks just perfect and simple. Adding to my cookie file!
So easy to make, and so delicious - perfect with my morning coffee!
My daughters turn to choose a Sunday bake and this was her choice, she didnt even need my help. We used agave as couldnt find any coconut sugar. Came out perfect!
Glad to hear that !
Such a great cookies to bake. I would love to serve them on a high tea somewhere soon!
Your peanut butter cookies look delicious, I'm always looking for vegan baking recipes. Pinned for later.
hope you like it !
I love that these are vegan - will save this for when my vegan friend comes to visit, it looks like something we will both enjoy!
These cookies were so easy to make, I will definitely be making them again!
I love peanut butter cookies! My husband can't have eggs, so I really appreciate that this recipe is eggless. Yum!
Oh I love that these are flourless! Trying them on the weekend!
My wife will surely love these Vegan Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies!
Love this vegan peanut butter cookie recipe!
Just the kind of healthy recipe we love to find. Plus, peanut butter....yum!