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Healthy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookies with Soft Oatmeal Bites Inside

Healthy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookies for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Delight in Healthy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookies with Soft Oatmeal Bites Inside—guilt-free treats that are high in protein and low in sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Natural brands recommended
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Thick varieties like Fage or Chobani
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Quick Oats Avoid old-fashioned oats unless processed
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional
For Serving Suggestions
  • 1 glass Cold Milk
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt For crumbling cookies over

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and have a large mixing bowl and parchment paper ready.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the quick oats, cinnamon, and baking soda into the wet mixture until combined.
  4. If desired, fold in chocolate chips for added sweetness.
  5. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes to aid texture.
  6. Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underdone.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 75mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature peanut butter and watch closely to avoid overbaking.

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