Low Fat Peanut Butter Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with these Low Fat Peanut Butter Cookies, a delicious treat that’s light on the calories but big on flavor! Made with natural, unsweetened peanut butter and sweetened gently with brown sugar and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies are moist, chewy, and packed with nutty goodness. A touch of vanilla extract enhances their richness, while a crisscross fork pattern on top gives them a classic look. Perfectly portioned and ready in just over 20 minutes, these cookies are ideal for anyone seeking a healthier dessert option or a snack to fuel their day. Enjoy them straight from the oven or pair them with a cold glass of milk for a wholesome indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 120 grams Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 100 grams Brown sugar (packed)
- 60 ml Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg white
- 120 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and egg white. Whisk together until smooth and well blended.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined, forming a soft dough.
Step 5
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 6
Flatten each cookie slightly using the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern on top.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops appear slightly dry.
Step 8
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Enjoy your low-fat peanut butter cookies with a glass of cold milk or as a quick snack!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (443.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1584.6 |
| Total Fat 61.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1324.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 224.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 111.4g | |
| Protein 46.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 168.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1120.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories