Low Fat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies—a delightful twist on a classic favorite that's big on flavor but light on calories. Made with creamy reduced-fat peanut butter, unsweetened applesauce, and just the right amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies strike the perfect balance between chewy and soft. Whipped up in just 15 minutes of prep time, they're ideal for busy bakers seeking healthier dessert options without compromising taste. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a sweet treat to share, these cookies are packed with rich peanut butter flavor and studded with chocolatey goodness, making every bite irresistibly satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt
• 0.75 cups Creamy reduced-fat peanut butter
• 0.5 cups Packed light brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the reduced-fat peanut butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the unsweetened applesauce and mix well.

Step 5

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Lightly flatten each scoop with a fork or your fingers to ensure even baking.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(757.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2996.8

Total Fat 108.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 2100.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 464.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 247.6g
Protein 73.0g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 230.8mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1569.1mg	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: 31.2%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 59.5%