These healthier powdered peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly decadent. A quick one-bowl recipe that only calls for 5 simple ingredients. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Although I love my peanut butter, peanut butter powder (such as PB2 and PBfit) is a great alternative whenever I need to add more protein to a meal or dessert.
Other than using it to make low-fat peanut butter, I also love adding it to my peanut butter smoothie and to make these amazing peanut butter powder cookies. They make a great healthier after-dinner treat that satisfies my cravings every time!
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🥜What is peanut butter powder
Peanut butter powder is made by pressing oil naturally present in peanuts and then dehydrating them. They are then finely grounded to make a lower calorie, lower fat, and higher protein powder-like substance that dissolves readily when mixed with water.
Hence, peanut butter powder is often reconstituted with water to make a lower-fat peanut butter spread. However, this ingredient can also be used as a substitute for peanut butter in low-fat cooking and baking.
💚Why you will love this recipe
- Cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly delicious
- A healthier recipe that is lower calorie and higher protein
- One-bowl and does not require refrigeration
- Naturally vegan and gluten-free
🍪What you will need
📃Ingredients notes and substitutions
- Powdered peanut butter - The most popular brands are PBfit and PB2. I find that PBfit is sweeter and has a milder peanut flavor than PB2. However, this won’t make much difference here as we will be using it in baking.
- Oat flour - You can easily make your own by blending some quick/rolled oats in a blender until finely ground. Or, substitute it with ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour.
- Peanut butter - A little fat is needed to ensure cookies turn out moist and soft.
- Maple syrup - Can be substituted with other liquid sweeteners such as sugar-free syrup, agave syrup, or honey.
🔪How to make
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine ⅓ cup of peanut butter powder with 4 tablespoons of water.
- Step 2: Next, add peanut butter and maple syrup into the bowl and mix well.
- Step 3: Add oat flour, the remaining PB2, and baking powder. Mix until everything is well incorporated and a dough is formed.
- Step 4: Roll dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons per ball. (I like using a trigger cookie dough spoon to make the process easier.)
- Step 5: Slightly flatten them before using a fork to make a crisscross indent.
- Step 6: Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are firm. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before enjoying your peanut butter powder cookies!
✔Helpful tips
- Avoid overbaking - As these cookies are lower in fat, they will quickly turn dry and crumbly if overbaked. Cookies are ready once the edges look set.
- Have fun with the add-ins - Some of my favorites include chocolate chips, chopped nuts (pecans, pistachios), and dried cranberries. You could also top PB2 cookies with some melted chocolate or frosting of choice!
- Make chocolate peanut butter cookies - Use chocolate PB2, or add 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the cookie dough. (If adding cocoa powder, you might need to add a little more water).
- Batch-make cookies - You can easily double or triple this recipe to make a larger batch, as leftovers store well!
❄️Storing suggestions
Fridge - Store cookies in an airtight container, and it can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
Freezer - You can freeze baked PB2 cookies for up to 3 months in any zip-top bag or container. Allow to thaw in the fridge or at room temperature until soft before enjoying.
Reheating - If you prefer warm cookies, heat them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before enjoying. Or, you could heat it in an oven preheated to 350F/180C for 3-5 minutes.
💚Why you will love this recipe
- Cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly delicious
- A healthier recipe that is lower calorie and higher protein
- One-bowl and does not require refrigeration
- Naturally vegan and gluten-free
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📖 Recipe
Powdered Peanut Butter Cookies (PB2 cookies)
Ingredients
- ⅓ + ⅓ cup peanut butter powder divided *
- 4 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup oat flour or ⅓ cup all purpose flour**
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt (optional)
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
- Avoid overbaking - As these cookies are lower in fat, they will quickly turn dry and crumbly if overbaked. Cookies are ready once the edges look set.
- Have fun with the add-ins - Some of my favorites include chocolate chips, chopped nuts (pecans, pistachios), and dried cranberries. You could also top PB2 cookies with some melted chocolate or frosting of choice!
Nutrition
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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Dana says
Would these work with another flour, maybe a spelt or buckwheat flour?
Meesha says
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. 😁
Johnnie says
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.
Meesha says
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.
Debra says
Just the kind of healthy recipe we love to find. Plus, peanut butter....yum!
Karen says
What is the serving size for the nutrition info? 12 cookies can't be 85 calories right?
Meesha says
It is actually the nutrition info for 1 cookies!😉
Leslie says
Love this vegan peanut butter cookie recipe!
Chef Dennis says
My wife will surely love these Vegan Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies!
Amy says
Oh I love that these are flourless! Trying them on the weekend!
Taleen | Just As Tasty says
I love peanut butter cookies! My husband can't have eggs, so I really appreciate that this recipe is eggless. Yum!
Emily Flint says
These cookies were so easy to make, I will definitely be making them again!
Sue says
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!
Sarah James says
Your peanut butter cookies look delicious, I'm always looking for vegan baking recipes. Pinned for later.
meesha says
hope you like it !
Andréa Janssen says
Such a great cookies to bake. I would love to serve them on a high tea somewhere soon!
Kay says
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!
meesha says
Glad to hear that !
Jess says
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!!
Meesha says
Happy to hear that! Thanks for the recommendations, my non-vegan readers will definitely find it helpful!😁
Alexandra says
So easy to make, and so delicious - perfect with my morning coffee!
Estelle Forrest says
looks just perfect and simple. Adding to my cookie file!
Anika says
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.
Meesha says
I am really happy to hear that😊
Kay's_Kitchen_by_RYiN says
These were super easy to make and tasted amazing! Love this great recipe. Thanks for sharing it 🙂
meesha says
happy to hear that you like it !