Peanut Butter Lover Cookies

Are you searching for a healthy and delicious snack that your kids will love? Look no further than these gluten-free and dairy-free peanut butter cookies!

I find protein can be the hardest macronutrient to get into a child’s diet, but nuts offer a really great way to do this. Made with blanched almond meal, smooth peanut butter, and pure maple syrup, these cookies are a great option for those with dietary restrictions. Plus, they’re easy to make and only take about 10 minutes to bake.

Your kids will love these cookies as a sweet treat after dinner or as an afternoon snack. They’re perfect for taking on-the-go.

Not only are these cookies tasty, but they’re also a healthier option than traditional cookies. The almond meal provides a nutritious alternative to flour, while the peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats.

Peanut Butter Lover Cookies

For all those peanut butter loving children who are deprived at school! Peanut butter is a staple in our house and I love it as a source of protein and fat for the kids, which can be hard to ensure!
Prep 22 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups blanched almond meal
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, pure

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Place the almond meal and baking powder in a large bowl and whisk to disperse.
    1 1/2 cups blanched almond meal, 1 tsp baking powder
  • Add in the peanut butter and maple syrup and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. You may want to finish mixing with your hands.
    1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth, 1/4 cup maple syrup, pure
  • Roll a tablespoon of dough into a thick cookie and continue until all the dough is used up. Flatten all the balls slightly into a cookie shape with your hands.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully to ensure they don't burn. If they are starting to brown too much. Place a sheet of foil over the top. Leave to cool completely before enjoying.

Notes

  • These cookies don’t spread much, so you can shape them into your desired shape and thickness. Thicker is better for this recipe.
  • You can use honey or rice malt syrup in place of maple syrup in this recipe.
Keywords cookies, easy cookies, maple syrup, peanut butter