Craving cookies that are delicious, easy to make, and align with your plant-based lifestyle? These plant-based peanut butter cookies check all the boxes. Made with wholesome ingredients like creamy natural peanut butter, date paste, oat flour, and vegan chocolate chips, these cookies are a guilt-free treat you’ll love.
In this blog, I’ll guide you through the recipe while highlighting the nutritional benefits of each ingredient. Let’s get baking!
Why Date Paste is a Game-Changer
Date paste is the secret ingredient in these cookies. Here’s why it’s amazing:
- Naturally Sweet: Dates provide natural sugars, which are lower on the glycemic index compared to refined sugar.
- Nutrient-Rich: Packed with fiber, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants, date paste offers a health boost in every bite.
- Budget-Friendly: Deglet dates are an affordable option to whip up your own date paste at home.
Ingredients that Make These Cookies Special
- Creamy Natural Peanut Butter: A rich source of protein and healthy fats that keep you satisfied. Choose unsweetened peanut butter for the best results.
- Ground Flaxseed: Acts as a binder and adds omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, perfect for weight-loss-friendly baking.
- Baking Soda & Vinegar: This dynamic duo ensures the cookies rise and achieve a light texture, even without eggs.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor, making these cookies taste like a classic indulgence.
- Oat Flour: Gluten-free and packed with fiber, oat flour keeps these cookies filling and nutritious.
- Vegan Chocolate Chips: A touch of decadence that makes every bite irresistible. Look for dairy-free options to keep it fully plant-based.
Benefits for Weight Loss
These cookies are:
- High in Fiber: Oat flour, flaxseed, and date paste ensure a satisfying treat that curbs hunger.
- Naturally Sweetened: No refined sugar means fewer empty calories.
- Protein-Packed: Peanut butter and flaxseed deliver plant-based protein for sustained energy.
Versatility and Storage
Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or even a pre-workout boost!
Conclusion
With simple, wholesome ingredients and a recipe that’s as easy as it is rewarding, these plant-based peanut butter cookies are perfect for anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing flavor.
What are you waiting for? Grab your mixing bowl and whip up a batch today!
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Plant Based Peanut Butter Cookies using Date Paste
Equipment
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cup date paste
- ⅔ cup creamy natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)
- 2 tsp ground flax
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp vinegar
- ⅓ cup oat flour or gluten free blend
- ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl add the wet ingredients, date paste, creamy peanut butter, vanilla and vinegar. Stir to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients, ground flax, baking soda, oat flour. Combine well, add chocolate chips.
- Prepare baking sheet with silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Scoop 2 tbsp of dough. Bake
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