Heart-Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Satisfy your sweet tooth while staying heart-healthy with these indulgent Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Made with nutrient-packed ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and natural creamy peanut butter, these cookies are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce—completely refined-sugar free! A touch of coconut oil adds richness, while ground cinnamon and chopped walnuts bring depth and crunch to every bite. Optional dark chocolate chips offer a hint of indulgence without compromising the recipe’s healthful appeal. Perfectly chewy and satisfying, these cookies are quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time, and bake to golden perfection in under 12 minutes. Ideal for a guilt-free snack, a heart-smart dessert, or even a wholesome breakfast on the go!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Natural creamy peanut butter (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup Pure maple syrup
• 0.25 cup Coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Stir in the unsweetened applesauce to the wet ingredients until incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped walnuts and optional dark chocolate chips.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Gently flatten the tops of the cookies with the back of a spoon, as they will not spread much during baking.

Step 9

Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1019.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4301.5

Total Fat 270.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2460.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 418.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.6g	0%
Total Sugars 155.7g
Protein 114.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 505.0mg	0%
Iron 29.5mg	0%
Potassium 3863.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 36.6%