These peanut butter chocolate oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and satisfyingly rich with a perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate flavor. With Greek yogurt to keep them moist and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, they’re a healthier yet indulgent treat! Lower in sugar and packed with protein, these cookies will definitely hit the spot.
⭐ Ingredients (Makes 8–10 cookies)
- 1 cup quick oats
- ½ cup oat flour (or blended oats)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for chewiness)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (or powdered peanut butter mixed with water to a thick paste)
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or sweetener that measures like sugar
- 2 tbsp sweetener of choice (like erythritol, monk fruit, etc.)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped peanuts or a drizzle of sugar-free chocolate syrup
🥣 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine quick oats, oat flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together peanut butter, Greek yogurt, sugars/sweeteners, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until a dough forms. Fold in mini chocolate chips (and chopped peanuts if using).
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate the dough for 20–30 minutes to make it easier to scoop and help with a chewier texture.
- Shape and bake: Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and lightly flatten them. Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft.
- Cool: Let cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍫 Optional Add-Ins:
- Drizzle with sugar-free chocolate syrup for an extra chocolaty finish!
- Add a tablespoon of chopped nuts or seeds for crunch.
- Swap in peanut butter chips for even more peanut butter goodness.
💡 Tips:
- If you prefer a bit more peanut butter flavor, you can press a few extra peanut butter chips into the tops of the cookies before baking.
- These cookies freeze really well, so make a batch ahead and enjoy them throughout the week.