Heart Healthy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These tasty peanut butter cookies make a scrumptious, gluten-free treat that will curb your cravings any time. Rice flour, coconut oil and sugar combine for a soft and delightfully chewy bite.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 36 servings
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup no-sugar-added peanut butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
3 Tbsp plain yogurt (gluten free if needed)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/4 cups rice flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
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Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375° and lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, cream the coconut oil, peanut butter and sugar into a smooth paste. Add the egg and mix until light and thick. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well.
Step 3
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
Step 4
Dip a fork into the rice flour and press the tops of the cookies with the fork. Press a second time crosswise to make a crisscross pattern, while pressing to a 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 5
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges. Place on a wire rack to cool.
Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 36
Calories: 55
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Per serving:
calories:55
total fat:3g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:5mg
sodium:42mg
total carb:6g
fibers:0g
proteins:1g
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About This Healthy Recipe
Calling all peanut butter lovers! This moist and chewy peanut butter cookie recipe is so tasty that nobody will ever know that they are gluten free! Made with rice flour in lieu of wheat flour, these cookies are perfect for anyone in search of a celiac friendly dessert. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, and will be enjoyed by anyone and everyone... even the kids! At just 55 calories per cookie, guests will be asking for seconds and a link to the recipe. Additionally, these cookies contain absolutely no saturated fat and are low sodium (42mg per serving), making them a great option for those who are diabetic or looking for a heart healthy dessert option.Try this tasty, guilt-free treat today and you can thank us later. Enjoy!
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