Chewy Coconut Flour Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the nutty goodness of natural peanut butter with the tropical flavor of coconut flour. Packed with whole oats and amaranth, they provide a hearty texture and a wholesome bite. Sweetened with brown sugar and enriched with flaxseed meal, these cookies not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also offer nutritional benefits. Perfect for a snack, dessert, or a quick pick-me-up, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your home!
20
Servings
120
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
coconut flour
1/2 cup (sifted)
natural-style peanut butter
1 cup (smooth)
whole oats
1/2 cup (rolled)
amaranth
1/4 cup (raw)
whole ground flaxseed meal
2 tablespoons (ground)
brown sugar
1 1/2 cups (packed)
eggs
4 (large)
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (pure)
sea salt
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by greasing it lightly with oil or lining it with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
3
Gradually add the sifted coconut flour, whole oats, amaranth, and ground flaxseed meal to the mixture. Stir until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and a thick batter forms.
4
Using your hands or a cookie scoop, create small balls of the dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t overbake.
6
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information
6g
Fat
13.5g
Carbs
3.75g
Protein
1.5g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chewy Coconut Flour Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies?
They are delightful cookies that combine natural peanut butter, coconut flour, whole oats, and amaranth for a hearty, wholesome treat.
What are the primary flavors in this recipe?
The main flavors are nutty natural peanut butter and tropical coconut flour.
How many servings does this recipe produce?
This recipe yields approximately 20 servings.
How many calories are in each cookie?
Each cookie contains 120 calories.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, these cookies are classified as vegetarian.
What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How long do these cookies need to bake?
The cookies should bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
What type of peanut butter is recommended?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of smooth natural-style peanut butter.
Do I need to sift the coconut flour?
Yes, the recipe requires 1/2 cup of sifted coconut flour.
What type of oats are used in these cookies?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of whole rolled oats.
Is amaranth used in this recipe?
Yes, 1/4 cup of raw amaranth is included for texture and nutrition.
How much brown sugar is needed?
You will need 1 1/2 cups of packed brown sugar.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe requires 4 large eggs.
What role does flaxseed meal play in this recipe?
Flaxseed meal enriches the cookies with nutritional benefits and helps provide a wholesome bite.
Is vanilla extract included in the ingredients?
Yes, the recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
How much sea salt should be added?
Add 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to the mixture.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Grease the baking sheet lightly with oil or line it with parchment paper.
What is the first step in mixing the dough?
Combine peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a large bowl and stir until smooth.
When should the dry ingredients be added?
Gradually add the dry ingredients after the wet mixture is smooth and well-combined.
How do I shape the cookie dough?
Create small balls of dough using your hands or a cookie scoop.
Should the dough balls be flattened before baking?
Yes, flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand on the baking sheet.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
They are done when the edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown.
How long should the cookies cool on the sheet?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie contains 6g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 13.5g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content of these cookies?
Each cookie provides 3.75g of protein.
How much fiber is in each serving?
Each cookie contains 1.5g of fiber.
What is the sugar content per serving?
There are 6g of sugar in each cookie.
Can these cookies be eaten as a healthy snack?
Yes, they are described as a healthy snack or quick pick-me-up because of the whole grains and flaxseed.
What texture can I expect from these cookies?
They have a chewy and hearty texture due to the whole oats and amaranth.