Description
This Healthy Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie is a warm, gooey, and satisfying dessert made with wholesome ingredients like natural peanut butter, oat flour, and minimal added sugar. Naturally gluten-free and easy to make, it’s the perfect comfort food with a healthier twist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks (dairy-free if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in baking soda, salt, and oat flour until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Press the dough evenly into a greased 8-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving warm. Optionally top with yogurt or ice cream.
Notes
For a vegan version, use a flax egg and dairy-free chocolate.You can make oat flour by blending rolled oats until finely ground.Don’t overbake – the cookie will continue to set in the skillet as it cools.Top with Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or melted peanut butter for extra indulgence.Almond butter can be substituted for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cookie)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
