Enjoy these irresistibly healthy salted peanut butter chocolate chip cookies that boast a delightful mix of sweet and salty. Crafted without refined sugar or flour, these cookies use wholesome ingredients like almond flour and natural peanut butter powder. They're not only delicious but also vegan-friendly. Dive into the perfect treat without any guilt!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut oil (melted) or vegan butter (use regular butter for non-vegan version)
- 2 tablespoon flax seed meal (for flax eggs)
- 4 tablespoon warm water (for flax eggs)
- ? cup natural sweetener (coconut or cane sugar)
- ? cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- ? cup PBfit All Natural Organic Peanut Butter Powder
- 1 ? cups fine almond flour
- ? cup chocolate chips (vegan or regular)
- Sea salt flakes (for garnish)
What Are Flax Eggs?
This recipe is vegan-friendly and a healthier version of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. It contains more nutritious ingredients such as almond flour instead of white flour and flax eggs instead of regular eggs.
Flax eggs are a vegan egg substitute made from ground flaxseeds and water. They are commonly used in vegan and egg-free baking as a binding agent. Flax eggs don't have the leavening properties of regular eggs, but they do an excellent job of holding baked goods together and providing moisture. They are a great source of omega-3s and fiber making them an excellent alternative to regular eggs.
How to Make a Flax Egg:
- Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (also known as flaxseed meal)
- 2 tablespoon warm or hot water
- Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water.
- Stir well and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes. As it sits, the mixture will thicken and become gelatinous, resembling the consistency of a whisked egg.
- Once thickened, it's ready to use in your recipe in place of one egg.
Note: If you are not vegan and can tolerate eggs, feel free to use one regular egg in place of the flax eggs in this recipe.
How To Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine flax seed meal with warm water. Set aside for 2 minutes to create flax eggs.
Step 3: In a larger bowl, combine melted coconut oil, flax eggs, sweetener, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt. Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Gradually fold in peanut butter powder and almond flour to form a cookie dough consistency. Check seasoning and adjust salt if necessary. Stir in chocolate chips.
Step 5: Use a tablespoon to drop cookie dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Step 6: Bake for 10-11 minutes or until edges are golden.
Step 7: Once out of the oven, let the cookies rest for a bit, then sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Cool Completely: Ensure cookies have cooled entirely on a rack to prevent moisture buildup.
Room Temperature: Place in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper. Store in a cool, dry spot for 5-7 days.
Refrigeration: For extended freshness (up to 10 days), use an airtight container and refrigerate, though cookies may become firmer.
Freezing: For long-term storage, freeze cookies in sealed containers or bags. Thaw before enjoying.
You can substitute regular peanut butter for powdered peanut butter. Here's how:
Amount: Powdered peanut butter's consistency is different from regular peanut butter. For this recipe, you'd likely want to start with the equivalent amount of regular peanut butter, which is ? cup.
Adjust Wet Ingredients: Because regular peanut butter is more moist and fatty than powdered peanut butter, you may need to slightly reduce the amount of added fats (like the coconut oil or vegan butter). Start by reducing it by a few tablespoons, and then adjust based on the consistency of your dough.
Taste and Consistency: Keep in mind that regular peanut butter can be saltier and sweeter, depending on the brand and type (natural vs. commercial). You may need to adjust the added sugar or salt in the recipe to taste. Also, the consistency of the dough might differ slightly, so be prepared to adjust with a bit more almond flour if it's too wet, or a splash of a liquid (like almond milk) if it's too dry.
Baking Time: The cookies might spread a bit more or less due to the altered fat content. Keep a close eye on them the first time you bake with the substitution to ensure you achieve your desired level of doneness.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter regular butter will work if not vegan
- 2 tablespoon flax seed meal used to make flax eggs
- 4 tablespoon warm water used to make flax eggs
- ⅓ cup coconut or cane sugar
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ⅔ cup PBfit All Natural Organic Peanut Butter Powder
- 1 ⅓ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips regular or vegan as needed
- sea salt flakes for serving
Instructions
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the flax seed meal and warm water together. Set aside for 2 minutes.
- Mix the melted coconut oil, flax seed meal mixture, coconut sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and ¼ teaspoon salt together. Then, add the peanut butter powder and almond flour and mix until a thick cookie dough forms. Taste a small part of the dough to see if you want to add a pinch more salt or not. Remember, you will be adding more sea salt flakes on top! Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
- Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of cookie dough per cookie onto the baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake in the oven for 10-11 minutes (or until they are golden around the edges). Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving. Sprinkle while they're still warm with sea salt flakes and enjoy!
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Nutrition
The recipes on Peanut Butter and Jilly can easily be adapted to fit a vegan lifestyle, a gluten-free lifestyle, or both depending on the ingredients you use. Please review the ingredients lists carefully and refer to our recommendations in the Notes of the recipe card to make this recipe compatible with your needs. Nutrition information provided is an estimate, and will vary based on specific brands of ingredients used and cooking methods.
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