If you love the taste of peanut butter but want a lighter, protein-friendly treat, these chewy cookies are calling your name! Made with powdered peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and just a touch of oil, they’re soft, satisfying, and easy to customize with chocolate chips, oats, or a pinch of cinnamon.
🍪 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 Cookies)
- 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter (like PB2 or similar)
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (or 1 extra tbsp yogurt if omitting oil)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or brown sugar-style sweetener
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar or sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tbsp quick oats for texture
- Optional: 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch or flour for extra chew
🧑🍳 Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered peanut butter, oat flour, baking soda, salt, and any optional oats or cornstarch.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, applesauce, oil, sugars, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until a thick dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly (they won’t spread much).
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers still soft.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling (they’ll firm up as they cool).
🍫 Flavor Boost Ideas
- Add cinnamon or a touch of maple extract for a warm twist.
- Drizzle with sugar-free jam or jelly for PB&J cookies!
- Mix in crushed peanuts for extra crunch.
Why You’ll Love These
- Super chewy with bold peanut butter flavor
- Made with powdered peanut butter = fewer calories and more protein
- Quick and easy with pantry-friendly ingredients
- Customizable and freezer-friendly for easy prep