Heart Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Updated 3/6/2025
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian
Heart Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

Here's a healthy peanut butter cookie recipe for people who want something sweet on their heart-healthy diet. It's easy to bake a batch of these homemade peanut butter cookies in under an hour using healthy oats and whole-wheat flour. These wholesome ingredients create a high-fiber cookie with less fat, low cholesterol and a peanut butter protein boost. 

Heart healthy cookie recipes like these also serve as diabetic desserts and low-sugar treats!

Total Time
45 minutes
Servings
30
Calories
90
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 30 servings

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda.

  2. Step 2

    In another bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, egg, egg white and vanilla.

  3. Step 3

    Add peanut butter mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine well. Refrigerate batter for 30 minutes, covered with plastic wrap.

  4. Step 4

    Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  5. Step 5

    Drop teaspoonfuls of batter on baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Flatten with a fork to make a crisscross pattern. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 cookie

90
Calories
6
g
Fat
13
mg
Cholesterol
58
mg
Sodium
7
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
1
g
Fiber
3
g
Protein
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