Description
These Healthy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookies are the ultimate protein-packed treat! With 5g of protein per cookie, 40% less sugar than traditional versions, and wholesome ingredients like natural peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat flour, they’re perfect for guilt-free snacking. Great as post-workout fuel, a lunchbox treat, or a mindful dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup natural peanut butter
¾ cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
½ cup raw honey
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups whole wheat flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, Greek yogurt, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Scoop dough using a 1.5 tbsp (#40) scoop and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Flatten cookies slightly with a fork.
Bake for 10–12 minutes. Rotate halfway through.
Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling Dough: Chill for 30 mins if dough is too soft.
Texture Tips: For chewier cookies, add 1 tbsp molasses. For cakier ones, add ¼ tsp baking powder.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for 4 days or freeze unbaked dough balls.
Dairy-Free: Substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt.
Gluten-Free: Use oat or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookies
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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