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    Healthy PB2 Peanut Butter Powder Cookies

    Published: Jul 9, 2021 by Meesha · This post may contain affiliate links

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    2 images of a stack of peanut cookies with text in between the images.
    Peanut cookies on a white background topped with sea salt flakes with text on the upper half.

    Soft and chewy, these healthy PB2 peanut butter powder cookies are lower in fat and calories than the traditional ones! These delicious, rich cookies also happens to be vegan, dairy-free and high protein. Ready in 20 minutes and only 5 ingredients needed.

    Cookies arranged on parchment paper with a dish of sea salt, spoonful of peanut butter and PB2 beside.

    These PB2 cookies has been my latest dessert obsession! They are incredibly chewy and decadent, yet wholesome and secretly good for you. They also make a great protein snack that is easily portable and can be taken with you on-the-go!

    Jump to:
    • 🥜What is peanut butter powder
    • 💚Why you will love this recipe
    • 🍪What you will need
    • 📓Notes / substitutions
    • 🔪How to make
    • ✔Helpful tips
    • ✨Variation + optional add-ins
    • ❔Commonly asked questions
    • 🍽More healthy desserts
    • 📖 Recipe

    🥜What is peanut butter powder

    Powdered peanut butter, or also sometimes known as peanut flour, is made by removing oil in peanuts, before dehydrating and grinding them into a fine powder. It has been gaining popularity as a lower calorie option to peanut butter. Although it only contains a fraction of the calories of normal peanut butter, this powdered form is still incredibly rich and bold in flavor.

    To use, simply thin 2 tablespoons of peanut powder with 1-1 ½ tablespoon of water. You can then use it as a spread, in sauces and dressings or any other recipes that calls for peanut butter!

    💚Why you will love this recipe

    • Healthy, lower in fat and calories - PB2 is used as a substitute for normal peanut butter, making these cookies lower in calories and higher in protein than traditional ones. They are also oil-free and low sugar, making them the perfect healthier alternative to curb your sweet tooth.
    • Easy and quick to make - One bowl and 5 simple ingredients is all you need, and they are ready in under 20 minutes.
    • Freezer and meal prep friendly - Whip up a large batch and store them in the freezer. You will then have something healthy to grab when your sweet craving hits!
    • Easily portable - They make a great snack or lunch box dessert that can be taken with you to work or school.

    🍪What you will need

    Ingredients needed for PB2 cookies like PB2, peanut butter, maple syrup, flour and baking powder on grey background.

    📓Notes / substitutions

    • PB2 - Feel free to use other brands of powdered peanut butter in place like PBfit or Peanut Butter & Co ones.
    • Maple syrup - Can be substituted with other liquid sweetener like agave syrup or even honey, if not vegan. To make PB2 cookies lower in calories, you can use imitation / sugar-free maple syrup instead of the real ones.
    • Oat flour - Use gluten-free, if needed. If you do not have any on hand, simply blend some rolled oats in the blender until they are finely ground, for about 30-60 seconds.

    🔪How to make

    Preheat oven to 180C / 350F.

    In a medium bowl, combine ⅓ cup of peanut butter powder together with 4 tablespoons of water. Next, add peanut butter and maple syrup into the bowl and mix well.

    Collage showing rehydrated PB2 then mixing all wet ingredients in a white bowl with spoon.

    Mix in oat flour, rest of the PB2, along with oat flour and baking powder. Mix until everything is well incorporated and a dough is formed.

    Roll dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoon per ball. (I like using a trigger cookie dough spoon to make the process easier.) Slightly flatten them before using a fork to make a crisscross indent.

    Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until edges are firm. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before digging into them!

    Collage showing cookie dough in bowl, shaping dough and cookies after baking on tray lined with parchment paper.

    ✔Helpful tips

    • Do not use ground peanuts in place of powdered peanut butter. Ground peanuts are essentially made by grinding whole peanuts, and unlike PB2, they are insoluble in water.
    • Measure flour correctly - The best way is to measure them using a food scale. (I am using this Ozeri scale and highly recommend it.) But if you choose to measure with measuring cups, spoon flour into cups and level off excess, as oppose to scooping flour directly from the bag using your cups.
    • Avoid overbaking cookies - As these PB2 cookies are lower in fat, they tend to turn dry and crumbly when overbaked. Take them out of the oven when the edges appears firm, but the center still look slightly undercooked. They will continue to cook out of the oven.
    • If you are enjoying them the day after, I highly recommend heating them up in the oven at 180C / 350F for 5-8 minutes, or in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. They are best when they are slightly warm!

    ✨Variation + optional add-ins

    • To make chocolate flavored PB2 cookies, you can either use chocolate PB2 or add in 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
    • Throw in your favorite chocolate chips (love these Enjoy Life morsels) or chocolate chunks to make them extra sweet and decadent!
    • Chop up a handful of peanuts and mix them in to give these cookies some extra texture and crunch.
    • Sprinkle them with either powdered sugar or sea salt flakes immediately after they are done baking.
    PB2 cookies arranged on a parchment paper topped with sea salt flakes.

    ❔Commonly asked questions

    Is peanut powder vegan?

    Peanut butter powder is usually only made from plant derived ingredients like defatted peanuts, sugar and salt, making them naturally vegan.

    Where can I buy it?

    You can find powdered peanut butter in almost all well-stocked groceries, usually in the spread aisle beside normal peanut butter. You might also find them in health food stores or specialty stores.

    Or, purchase them online through a retailer like Amazon.

    How to store cookies and can they be frozen?

    PB2 cookies can be stored outside for 2-3 days. They are freezable too, and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

    To freeze, first place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then freeze for 1-2 hours until they had frozen. You can now transfer them into storage bags or containers before placing them in the freezer.

    To reheat, allow peanut butter powder cookies to thaw at room temperature. You can then either heat them in the oven for 5-8 minutes at 180C / 350F, or in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until thoroughly warmed.

    A stack of 5 PB2 cookies with 1 cookies leaning onto them.

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    📖 Recipe

    PB2 cookies on a white surface with bowl of sea salt, a spoonful of peanut butter and jar of PB2 beside.

    Healthy PB2 Peanut Butter Powder Cookies

    Meesha
    Soft and chewy, these healthy PB2 peanut butter cookies are lower in fat and calories than the traditional ones! These delicious, rich cookies also happens to be vegan, dairy-free and high protein. Ready in 20 minutes and only 5 ingredients needed.
    5 from 55 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Total Time 16 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 cookies
    Calories 85 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ⅓ + ⅓ cup PB2 divided (or other brands of peanut butter powder) *
    • 4 tablespoons water
    • ¼ cup maple syrup **
    • ¼ cup peanut butter
    • ½ cup oat flour (use gluten-free if needed)***
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • pinch of salt (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 180C / 350F.
    • In a medium bowl, combine ⅓ cup of peanut butter powder together with 4 tablespoons of water. Next, add peanut butter and maple syrup into the bowl and mix well.
    • Mix in oat flour, rest of the PB2, along with oat flour and baking powder. Mix until everything is well incorporated and a dough is formed.
    • Roll dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoon per ball. (I like using a trigger cookie dough spoon to make the process easier.) Slightly flatten them before using a fork to make a crisscross indent.
    • Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until edges are firm. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before digging into them!

    Notes

    *PB2 - Feel free to use other brands of powdered peanut butter in place like PBfit or Peanut Butter & Co ones.
    **Maple syrup - Can be substituted with other liquid sweetener like agave syrup or even honey, if not vegan. To make PB2 cookies lower in calories, you can use imitation / sugar-free maple syrup instead of the real ones. If you like your cookies to be sweeter, feel free to increase it to ⅓ cup. 
    ***Oat flour - I highly recommend weighing it out instead of measuring it by cups. It should be 45g. 
    Helpful tips 
    Measure flour correctly - The best way is to measure them using a food scale. (I am using this Ozeri scale and highly recommend it.) But if you choose to measure with measuring cups, spoon flour into cups and level off excess, as oppose to scooping flour directly from the bag using your cups.
    Avoid overbaking cookies - As these PB2 cookies are lower in fat, they tend to turn dry and crumbly when overbaked. Take them out of the oven when the edges appears firm, but the center still look slightly undercooked. They will continue to cook out of the oven.
    Storing - PB2 cookies can be stored outside for 2-3 days. They are freezable too, and can be frozen for up to 3 months.To freeze, first place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then freeze for 1-2 hours until they had frozen. You can now transfer them into storage bags or containers before placing them in the freezer.

    Reheating -  Allow peanut butter powder cookies to thaw at room temperature. You can then either heat them in the oven for 5-8 minutes at 180C / 350F, or in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until thoroughly warmed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 22IUCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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    Comments

    1. Dana

      December 13, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      Would these work with another flour, maybe a spelt or buckwheat flour?

      Reply
      • Meesha

        December 14, 2021 at 7:28 pm

        I have yet to try them out, but I think spelt flour might work. I highly recommend measuring the flour out using a measuring scale, as spelt flour is denser and you can pack more of them in the measuring cup. 😁

        Reply
    2. Johnnie

      August 03, 2021 at 4:28 am

      Eh these were all right. They weren’t sweet at all. So, I had to make a frosting to make them palatable. Definitely wouldn’t recommend making them as is. You’re gonna need way more sweetener and some salt.

      Reply
      • Meesha

        August 06, 2021 at 10:45 am

        I am sorry to hear that! As this is a healthier cookie, it might be less sweeter than traditional cookies. I will definitely make a note in the recipe card to add more sweetener if anyone like it to be sweeter! Thanks for the feedback.

        Reply
    3. Debra

      August 19, 2020 at 8:49 am

      5 stars
      Just the kind of healthy recipe we love to find. Plus, peanut butter....yum!

      Reply
      • Karen

        October 01, 2021 at 4:06 am

        What is the serving size for the nutrition info? 12 cookies can't be 85 calories right?

        Reply
        • Meesha

          October 01, 2021 at 8:33 am

          It is actually the nutrition info for 1 cookies!😉

    4. Leslie

      August 18, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      5 stars
      Love this vegan peanut butter cookie recipe!

      Reply
    5. Chef Dennis

      August 18, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      My wife will surely love these Vegan Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies!

      Reply
    6. Amy

      August 18, 2020 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I love that these are flourless! Trying them on the weekend!

      Reply
    7. Taleen | Just As Tasty

      August 18, 2020 at 12:02 am

      5 stars
      I love peanut butter cookies! My husband can't have eggs, so I really appreciate that this recipe is eggless. Yum!

      Reply
    8. Emily Flint

      August 17, 2020 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies were so easy to make, I will definitely be making them again!

      Reply
    9. Sue

      August 17, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    10. Sarah James

      August 17, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      Your peanut butter cookies look delicious, I'm always looking for vegan baking recipes. Pinned for later.

      Reply
      • meesha

        August 18, 2020 at 8:47 pm

        hope you like it !

        Reply
    11. Andréa Janssen

      August 17, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great cookies to bake. I would love to serve them on a high tea somewhere soon!

      Reply
    12. Kay

      August 17, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • meesha

        August 17, 2020 at 8:14 pm

        Glad to hear that !

        Reply
      • Jess

        September 27, 2021 at 9:13 am

        5 stars
        I finally bought PB powder and wanted to try a new healthier cookie recipe. Most I’ve tried are still really high in sugar or just not that good. These were excellent. Whole family agreed! I did one batch exactly to recipe with the optional choc chips and salt sprinkled on top. The other batch I doubled and added one egg and a generous splash of vanilla. Both were delish. Hubs liked the vanilla/egg additions. Thank you!!

        Reply
        • Meesha

          September 28, 2021 at 8:15 am

          Happy to hear that! Thanks for the recommendations, my non-vegan readers will definitely find it helpful!😁

    13. Alexandra

      August 17, 2020 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      So easy to make, and so delicious - perfect with my morning coffee!

      Reply
    14. Estelle Forrest

      August 17, 2020 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      looks just perfect and simple. Adding to my cookie file!

      Reply
      • Anika

        October 25, 2021 at 9:04 am

        5 stars
        These cookies are great! I made them for my 2.5year old (he just wants cake thanks to grandparents) and he loves them. They are the perfect sweetness. So easy to make and store left over mix. Thank you for the recipe.

        Reply
        • Meesha

          October 26, 2021 at 3:04 pm

          I am really happy to hear that😊

    15. Kay's_Kitchen_by_RYiN

      May 24, 2020 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      These were super easy to make and tasted amazing! Love this great recipe. Thanks for sharing it 🙂

      Reply
      • meesha

        May 25, 2020 at 9:20 am

        happy to hear that you like it !

        Reply
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