5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a quick and wholesome treat made with simple pantry staples. Chewy, rich, and naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, they’re perfect for snacks, breakfast, or a healthy dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 cookies
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened preferred)
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats and baking soda until fully combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and gently flatten with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Quick oats can be used, but texture will be softer.
- No need to chill the dough—just mix and bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
