These healthier classic peanut butter cookies are made with natural ingredients like whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and honey instead of refined sugar. They are perfect for a guilt-free treat or snack that still satisfies your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these healthier classic peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Interesting Facts
Using natural peanut butter instead of the regular variety adds healthy fats and protein to these cookies.
Coconut oil is a great alternative to butter or margarine in baking and adds a subtle coconut flavor.
Honey is a natural sweetener that gives these cookies a delicious hint of sweetness without being overly sugary.