5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies made with just 5 simple ingredients. These easy, chewy cookies are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these wholesome treats feature natural sweetness from maple syrup and bursts of chocolate in every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, they bake up in under 15 minutes. Try this clean-eating cookie recipe today!

Ingredients for Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Eggs:
Eggs are essential for making the cookies fluffy and chewy. This recipe uses two chicken eggs for structure and texture. However, if you’re looking for an egg-free vegan version, simply leave them out—no need for flax eggs or other substitutes. While the egg-free cookies won’t be as fluffy, the peanut butter flavor will be incredibly intense, making it a great option for peanut butter lovers.

Peanut Butter:
The star of the show, creamy peanut butter adds richness and a fantastic peanut butter flavor. You can use regular, natural, or even crunchy peanut butter. If you prefer, almond or other nut butters can be used as a substitute, just make sure they’re well-stirred.

Pure Maple Syrup:
Maple syrup not only provides natural sweetness but also adds moisture and stickiness to the cookies, helping to keep them refined sugar-free. If you want a sweeter cookie, you can add an extra 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup or up to ⅓ cup of brown or granulated sugar.

Oats:
Old-fashioned rolled oats are key to giving these cookies their hearty texture. You can use gluten-free oats if needed. While old-fashioned oats are preferred for their chewy texture, quick oats or instant oats will work in a pinch.

Chocolate Chips:
Semi-sweet chocolate chips add rich bursts of chocolate, enhancing the flavor without being overly sweet. Feel free to use dark, sugar-free, vegan, or even white chocolate chips, depending on your preference. For a fun twist, try peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips!

Salt & Cinnamon:
A pinch of salt balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor of all the ingredients, while a touch of ground cinnamon adds warmth and complexity. If you’re not a fan of cinnamon, feel free to leave it out.

This combination of ingredients keeps the cookies wholesome, delicious, and full of flavor, making them the perfect healthy treat!

Optional Additions:

• ¼ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds for added fiber
• 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk the Eggs:
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs (or flax eggs) until smooth and well-beaten.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   Stir in the peanut butter and maple syrup (or honey) until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Mix in Dry Ingredients:
   Add rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and sea salt to the wet mixture. Stir until a thick dough forms.
5. Fold in the Chocolate Chips:
   Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and any optional additions like nuts or dried fruit.
6. Scoop the Dough:
   Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape them to your desired size.
7. Bake:
   Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and set. For chewier cookies, aim for 9 minutes, while 12 minutes will give a slightly crispier texture.
8. Cool and Serve:
   Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

These healthy cookies make a great snack or dessert, loaded with wholesome ingredients!

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe by 50KrecipesCourse: DessertCuisine: American

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies made with just 5 simple ingredients. These easy, chewy cookies are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these wholesome treats feature natural sweetness from maple syrup and bursts of chocolate in every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, they bake up in under 15 minutes. Try this clean-eating cookie recipe today!

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs*

• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

• 1 ½ cups rolled oats

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ⅔ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until well-beaten and smooth.
• Add the peanut butter and maple syrup to the bowl, stirring until all wet ingredients are fully combined.
• Gradually fold in the oats, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and sea salt, mixing until a thick, sticky dough forms.
• Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Scoop mounds of dough onto the lined baking sheet, shaping the cookies to your preferred size. For giant cookies, I make 6, but you can make smaller ones for more portions.
• Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden. I find 10 minutes to be the sweet spot.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before enjoying!

Notes

• You can omit or substitute the eggs for a vegan version with flax eggs.