Oil-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (V, GF): chewy ‘n healthy breakfast cookies bursting with peanut butter and packed with nutritious ingredients! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Healthy, Protein-Packed. Just 83 calories per cookie with 3 grams of protein in each!
Hi there! Gosh, why does that always sound awkward? Do you say “hi there” when you basically don’t know what the person’s name is, or you’re trying to be cool but you’re feeling a bit ruffled? Anywho…
For today’s post, we’re gonna try something a little different. I often get the same questions about a particular topic, but, end up answering those questions on 5 different platforms (the blog, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter). And, I don’t have a great way to track all of my answers so you can check ‘em all out at once!
So today, I’m gonna be answering a bunch of questions related to the topic of peanut butter cookies and whether or not they can be healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and… oil-free! Whoop!
Basically, today’s the big to-do for these Oil-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies and answering your q’s, all in one fell swoop. You in? Let’s do this!
Are Peanut Butter Cookies Healthy?
Well, it depends. Some peanut butter cookie recipes call for a hulk-sized amount of sugar, and other don’t. Some include a ton of processed, refined ingredients, and some don’t. The Oil-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies that I’m sharing today are healthy–just like my favorite Healthy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free) that taste like peanut butter cookies!
Of course, everyone’s idea of “healthy” varies, but these are generally gonna tick off those boxes. They’re refined sugar-free, made with all whole ingredients, plant-based, protein-rich, whole grain, and oil-free! Also, they’re just 83 calories per cookie with 3 grams of protein in each! And… each cookie only has 5 grams of sugar & 4 grams of fat. 🙂
Can Peanut Butter Cookies Be Gluten and Dairy Free?
Yes! Absolutely. As long as the peanut butter cookies are made with gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients: YES. Here at Beaming Baker, that’s ALL I do. Well, I don’t just make gluten-free and dairy-free peanut butter cookies… heh heh. But all of my recipes, including the cookie recipes, are gluten-free and dairy-free.
Where can I find Oil Free Vegan Cookies Recipes & More?
Here! Check out this list of oil-free vegan cookies & more below (all vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free):
- 4 Ingredient Gluten Free Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
- This recipe! 😉
- 3 Ingredient Healthy Vegan Rice Crispy Treats
- No Bake Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Bars
- 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Rice Crispy Treats
- 3 Ingredient Healthy No Sugar Added Paleo Energy Balls
- Looking for more? Check out the no bake recipes below… they’re all oil-free!
How to Make Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
This post is about baked peanut butter oatmeal cookies, but here are some healthy no bake ones below (why did baked feel extra sassy?):
- 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars
- No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Bites
- 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- No Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
- And, just for fun: 5 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Coconut Truffles
Where can I find Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes?
Well… below! Check it out. 🙂
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
- Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
- 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Bites Recipe
- Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies
- Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
- 4 Ingredient Gluten Free Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
- Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
So how’d you like this post? Are you totally hankering for these Oil-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies yet? Do you feel beyond well-informed on the topic of healthy peanut butter cookies? 😉 I hope it was “a lot!!!” and all the yes’s! I can’t wait to hear what you think about this recipe. In the meantime, allow me to thank you for stopping by and taking the time to chat, bake, and just ENJOY so many fun kitchen adventures with me. It truly is the BEST! ‘Til next time…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Oil-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Healthy)
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: about 16 cookies 1x
Description
Oil-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (V, GF): chewy ‘n healthy breakfast cookies bursting with peanut butter and packed with nutritious ingredients! Oil-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted, natural creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons warm water, whisked together, set for 15 minutes)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons gluten free oat flour – if using homemade, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: peanut butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla.
- In a large bowl, using a rubber spatula, stir together all of the dry ingredients: oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Using the spatula, fold and stir until very well mixed.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and drop cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spread evenly apart. Using a fork, flatten cookies to desired thickness—cookies will spread just a bit. Cookie dough will be sticky.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes. Mine took 14 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for about 10 minutes (on a cooling rack). Transfer cookies directly to a cooling rack to cool completely before storing. Storing instructions below. Enjoy!
Delicious Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Recipes
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
- Freezing Instructions: store in a freezer-friendly container or bag. Keep for up to 1-3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, is estimated based on 16 servings per recipe. 🙂
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Cookies, Healthy Snacks, Oil-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar Free
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 3g
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SHOP THE RECIPE
Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. 🙂
Cookie Sheet | Unbleached Parchment Paper | Coconut Sugar | Maple Syrup | Gluten Free Rolled Oats | OXO Mixing Bowls | Cooling Rack | 2-Tablespoon Cookie Scoop | Silicone Spatulas | Stoneware Cake Stand (small)
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I love that I can have healthy cookies for breakfast! I used agave syrup instead of maple and brown sugar instead of coconut. The recipe made 10.5 cookies for me using the same exact scoop. Soooo yummy! Thank you once more, Demeter! Have I mentioned that I love your work!? ❤️
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Like, cookies for breakfast are THE BEST!!! M’kay? 😉 As usual, I love hearing about your subs and how they worked out, Michelle! Thank you so much for your sweet and thoughtful comments. Sending you lots of love! ❤️
“Cookies for breakfast.” I’m totally a Demeter fan! ❤️
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You know how we do it around here! 🍪 😉 Glad to have you onboard Michelle!
Hi I don’t have coconut sugar so could I just add more maple syrup instead? I also have left over almond butter than I want to use up so could I do half of that and then half of the peanut butter?
Hi Rach! Half AB and PB should be fine, as for the coconut sugar: I’d recommend swapping with brown sugar. I’ve also had some readers use granulated date sugar, but I haven’t tried it myself. Let me know how it goes!
Can these be made without maple syrup? Maybe with bananas as a sub?
Hi Emm Jay! I haven’t tried it myself, so I can’t say for sure. If you try it out, let me know how it goes!
Hello. Are these cookies crispy/crunchy or soft? Thank you very much
Hi there! They’re more on the soft side. 🙂 Hope you enjoy!
To Trish : I am a whole foods peanut butter vegan too! NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I’m experimenting with reducing carbs and sugar in my baking. For this recipe I substituted a real whole egg for the flax egg, peanut flour for the oat flour and left the rolled outs out completely. I also used sugar replacements; Swerve granular for the coconut sugar and Lakanto monk fruit maple flavored syrup for real maple syrup. All same measurements. They turned out pretty good! It made a nice, small batch of cookies (about 9). I baked them until they started to get golden, about 16 minutes. A quick and easy way to get a peanut butter cookie fix. Thanks for the inspiration! .
Woohoo! So happy to hear that the cookies turned out well with all the subs. .
I have a daughter that is allergic to most of the grass grains (wheat, barley, rye, and rice). I’m hoping to make these but wondering if I can use a real egg instead of the flax?
Thanks!
Hi there! Yes, you can definitely use a regular egg in these. Hope your daughter enjoys them! .
These were so yummy! Just a hint of sweetness making them guilt-free for a lazy breakfast with coffee. Didn’t think my son would like them but he said, these are sooo good. Thanks for an oil-free cookie!!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled to hear that your son enjoyed the cookies too! . I know, these cookies are soo good with a hot cup of coffee. Thank you for stopping by! .
Hello. Thank you for this awesome recipe. Just to confirm, are these cookies crunchy/crispy?
Hi there! These cookies are definitely more on the soft side. Happy baking!
Such a perfect grab & go breakfast! My kids especially would love these!
Oh yes, this is amazing for breakfast Cathy!
I have cut out sugar from my diet, could I make these without the sugar and maple syrup. I know they won’t be sweet but would they hold up? Would I need to add any extra liquid, maybe like almond milk?
Hi Ali! Cutting out the sugar and maple syrup completely would definitely change the consistency and result in a very different cookie. Almond milk won’t help because of the special way that sugars react in baked goods. I’ve had some readers use applesauce in place of sugar in recipes, but I haven’t tried it myself. Hope this helps! 🙂
Need to make these ASAP! Healthy, easy and delicious!
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Oh yeah you do! . Hope you enjoy them Taylor! .
Delicious cookies for breakfast that are healthy… Sign me up!
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There’s really nothing like cookies for breakfast! .
My kid loves cookies for breakfast. I should put this on my weekend bake list. These cookies look amazing!
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Haha sounds like a great idea! You’re kids have good taste. .
OMG! This recipe has my name on it! Need to make a batch of these, such a perfect way to start my day!
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Haha oh yeah! . Hope you enjoy them Melanie!
I love this healthy alternative thank you for sharing !!
Exactly! You’re very welcome Amanda!
I always think cookies for breakfast is a great idea! The perfect way to start the day!
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I know right? So fun and yummy! .
These sound great!!! Can’t wait to try them!!! Love all of your recipes!!!!
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Aww thank you Fedarica! ☺️ You’re too sweet. Hope you enjoy the cookies! .
I’m a WFPB no-oil ethical vegan. This is perfect for my way of eating. Thank you for posting this!! Making this a litter later today. Thanks!
Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear it Trish! . Can’t wait to hear how you enjoy them!
im a whole foods peanut butter vegan too
I love peanut butter so these cookies look perfect for me especially as breakfast on the go. Delicious!
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Yes! They’re seriously such a great breakfast treat!
These are such a good on the go breakfast idea! You can’t beat cookies to start the day right?!
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Thanks Cliona! You really can’t. 😉
Hahaha I use “hi there” all the time when I don’t really know what to say or how to start an email!!! I put “hi” and them I’m like hmmm does that sound a little harsh, let’s lighten the tone and put “there”
Anyway, these cookies look amazing and I’m definitely here for cookies for breakfast!
Lol!!! Yes!? So true… like, maybe adding another word in will make it friendlier or warmer? Hehe. Thanks so much Annie!
Breakfast + Cookies = . I love how you can take an indulgence and make them so healthy!
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Yes!!!! Right?! That way, we can eat more without any guilt. 😉
These cookies sound delicious. And I love that they are refined sugar free!
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Thanks Julia! Yeah!!! Guilt-free treats, here we come! 🙂