Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Ever just needed a cookie… like NOW. Don’t worry, I’ve been there too! Sometimes waiting until the weekend to bake up a batch of wholesome goodies just won’t do. Sure, the fudge pop you pulled out of the freezer may be a quick fix. But, let’s be honest…. there’s nothing like a batch of fresh baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies right out of the oven!

Just between you and me, I seem to have a sweet addiction to anything chocolate and peanut butter. I have tried to go cold turkey and rid the two out of my life (#worstdecisionever), only to find myself face planting into a 1/2 cup of powdered peanut butter with a heaping handful of mini chocolate chips. Yes, I am human and sometimes I too forget to heed my own advice.  Trust me, lesson learned to practice what I preach and focus on balance and moderation after that stomach ache I’ll tell ya!

In an effort to satisfy my chocolate peanut butter craving, I decided to see what I could create out of the #simpleswaps I had in my kitchen. Luckily the chocolate chip raid from last week did not completely deplete my stockpile of the tiny goodies, so I was able to use those with a mix of cocoa powder, whole wheat flour and powdered peanut butter to create a decadently sweet, oh so chewy cookie on the fly.

Now, not only are these bad boys made with ingredients I am certain we all can pronounce, but they’re also delicious as a snack… morning, noon or night. Take it up a notch and put a little powdered peanut butter and slice of banana between two cookies, sandwich together and you’ve got a protein packed, low calorie sweet treat.  Trust me, you’re welcome!

Happy baking!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

22 mins

 

Course: Dessert

Servings: 24

Calories: 60 kcal

Author: Elizabeth Shaw

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter
• 1/3 cup egg whites
• 2/3-1 cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup stevia
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together almond milk, egg whites, stevia and powdered peanut butter.
3. In a smaller bowl, mix all remaining ingredients together.
4. Combine dry into wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.
5. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
6. Baked for 10-12 minutes until cookie are soft and moist (almost like a spring when you touch them!).
7. Remove from oven, cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 60 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 110mg5%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.