Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (Gluten Free Option)

I’m not sure if I dare call peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookies a healthy snack, but they’re close. They can also be made gluten-free, which is a welcome option for family members with a sensitivity to gluten.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

2 eggs
1-1/4 cups oats or gluten-free oats
1 cup peanut butter (I used Jif Natural)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 cup light brown sugar
2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla extract
sea salt (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°F

Combine oats, baking powder and brown sugar.
Stir in peanut butter, then beaten eggs and vanilla extract mixing well
Stir in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts
Drop by spoonful on a parchment lined baking sheet. If desired sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
Bake for about 12 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Recipe makes 24 to 28 cookies

This is a flexible recipe, if you want to switch out dark chocolate chips for semi-sweet or switch out chopped walnuts for pecans or peanuts. As far as taste goes you won’t miss the gluten if you use gluten-free oats.

In the recipe I noted that I use Jif Natural peanut butter. It is gluten-free and has less salt and sugar than many others.