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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Cookies & Bars

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Feb 18, 2016 · Modified: Aug 25, 2021 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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    A 1-bowl dessert, these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with all-natural peanut butter and sweetened with maple syrup. 

    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan) | saltedplains.comSometimes you just want a cookie.

    Sometimes you just want a cookie made to your current craving specifications.

    The time it takes from cookie-craving alert to pulling the cookies out of the oven also has to be minimal. No fuss, no chill time. Almost as if you said, "I need cookies STAT!". And there they were.

    oats, maple syrup, peanut butter, almond flour on tray

    My wants and needs duly calculated these gluten-free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies were born. I have always been a big fan of all-natural peanut butter. 

    Short of eating it right out of the jar, it works deliciously well here.

    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan) | saltedplains.comAdapted from my peanut butter maple cookies with dark chocolate and sea salt, I've made them vegan cookies by replacing the egg with a flax egg. 

    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan) | saltedplains.comWith one bowl, you can whip up these pantry staples in a matter of minutes.

    Due to its gluten-free vegan nature, I found that allowing the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack, will prevent the cookie from potentially breaking.

    And if you don't care and start eating them right off the pan (as I did), they are pretty great warm from the oven.

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    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

    An easy 1-bowl cookie recipe made with all-natural peanut butter and sweetened with maple syrup.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 113kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 1 flax egg 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons warm water
    • ¾ cup all-natural salted peanut butter
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • ¾ cup almond flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips I use Enjoy Life brand
    • ½ cup gluten-free oats

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare flax egg, set aside. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, whisk peanut butter, maple syrup, and flax egg together. Add almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
    • Fold in chocolate chips and gluten-free oats. Using a small spoon, scoop cookie dough and gently roll into a loose ball with your hands. Place on cookie sheet and gently press down slightly.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies start to look golden on top (I found 11 minutes was perfect for my oven). Allow to rest on cookie sheet for 3 to 4 minutes before removing and placing on wire rack. Leave on wire rack until completely cool.

    Notes

    Adapted from my Peanut Butter Maple Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. marie matkiwsky

      October 17, 2019 at 8:33 am

      How much salt should I add if my peanut butter is salt free?

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 21, 2019 at 8:43 am

        Hi Marie! I would say an 1/8 to a 1/4 teaspoon of salt is safe to add for salt-free peanut butter.

        Reply
    2. Cailee

      February 25, 2016 at 11:09 am

      Oh my gosh!! Tessa! These cookies look amazing!! And they're g.free vegan?!! I LOVE it! Thanks for the recipe girl! Hope that you've having a great Thursday!
      Xoxo Cailee!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 25, 2016 at 6:26 pm

        Thank you, Cailee! When I can get the gf + v combo to work out well, I get pretty excited. :) Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    3. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry

      February 23, 2016 at 7:53 am

      I'm defiantly craving these cookie right about now.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 24, 2016 at 7:21 am

        These will do the trick! ;) Thanks, Nicole!

        Reply
    4. Christine

      February 22, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      Can you please just be my neighbour? Cookie cravings are SO REAL and often what prompts me into the kitchen to speedily whip something up - cannot wait to try these next time a craving hits! :)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 24, 2016 at 7:21 am

        How fun would that be?!! I'd gladly be your neighbor. :) I hope you enjoy (I've been eating my weight in these!). xo

        Reply
    5. Adri

      February 22, 2016 at 6:36 am

      How nice to see cookies that taste great and are good for you too. Call them guilt-free or just call them great, these are on my to do list!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 22, 2016 at 9:31 am

        Thank you, Adri! I agree, getting a good for you/taste good combo basically means I can't say no! I've had these for breakfast, too, and they worked like a charm! ;)

        Reply
    6. Amanda Paa

      February 20, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      cookie craving! these sound amazing, and i'm pretty sure they would be gone from my cookie jar in a second. with maple syrup as the sweetener, i bet they have another flavor dimension that other choco chip cookies don't have! xo

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 22, 2016 at 9:29 am

        Totally! I made another batch this weekend which was a good/bad idea since they are now gone! Hope you are enjoying your travels, my friend!! xo.

        Reply
    7. Traci | Vanilla And Bean

      February 19, 2016 at 7:36 am

      Three Cheers for Healthy Cookies! They are perfect my dear! No doubt when you're craving a cookie, you want one posthaste. I too, have been testing versions very similar to this... great minds! And, my chocolate chunk supply is running dangerously low.. and I'm feeling a bit anxious. The store I went to yesterday didn't have the ones I like... You know, I gotta go to three different stores and the farm to get groceries! Good grief. Thank you for sharing Tessa. Way to gooooo!!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 19, 2016 at 3:10 pm

        We must be on the same pb/chocolate wavelength! Hahaha, oh my goodness, that is exactly what happens here. So many different grocery stores for different supplies! Thank you so much, Traci - have a great weekend!!!!

        Reply
    8. Gena

      February 19, 2016 at 3:32 am

      5 stars
      Awesome, Tessa. I've been experimenting with the perfect vegan + GF oatmeal cookie lately, and why not add chocolate chips to make everything better? I can't wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 19, 2016 at 3:07 pm

        Thank you! :) I'm in total agreement with you, chocolate chips make everything better! Happy Friday, Gena! xo.

        Reply
    9. Sofia

      February 18, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Hi Tessa!

      Can you please tell me which brand of chocolate chips are you using for this??

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 19, 2016 at 7:55 am

        Hi Sofia! For dairy-free chocolate chips I like using the Enjoy Life brand. One of my local grocery stores carries it, but I often end up ordering some on Amazon too. If there is a Whole Foods near you, they should have it as well!

        Reply
    10. Stephanie | mrsteaandmrcoffee

      February 18, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      These look amazing! Peanut butter + oats + chocolate are always a good equation. Love that these are naturally sweetened, it means you can at least eat 5 right?! :)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 19, 2016 at 3:05 pm

        Oh totally! :) Thanks so much, Stephanie!

        Reply
    11. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      February 18, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      I always need a cookie Tessa! These look delicious! Sign me up for a dozen!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 18, 2016 at 6:02 pm

        Done!! :) I got you covered, Mary Ann! xo.

        Reply
    12. Abby @ The Frosted Vegan

      February 18, 2016 at 6:21 am

      I LOVE when cookies can go from bowl to mouth in no time, so these are a dream for me! I'm visiting my parents this weekend, so I think these would be a perfect treat to take to them :)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        February 18, 2016 at 6:01 pm

        Oh yay! I hope you like them! I'm making another batch for the weekend too! Enjoy your visit. xo.

        Reply

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