Best 5 Peanut Butter Cookies Low Cal Low Fat High Taste Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of low-calorie, low-fat, and high-taste peanut butter cookies. These delectable treats are a perfect balance of guilt-free indulgence and satisfying taste. Discover a symphony of flavors with our three irresistible recipes: Classic Peanut Butter Cookies, No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, and Flourless Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic peanut butter cookie, catering to diverse dietary preferences and taste buds. Embark on this delightful adventure and discover the perfect peanut butter cookie recipe that tantalizes your taste buds without compromising your health goals.

**Classic Peanut Butter Cookies**: Savor the timeless charm of traditional peanut butter cookies, perfected with a blend of wholesome ingredients and reduced fat content. These cookies boast a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth, complemented by the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter.

**No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies**: Experience the effortless joy of no-bake cookies that are packed with wholesome goodness. Made with a combination of peanut butter, oats, and honey, these cookies offer a delightful crunch and a burst of natural sweetness. Enjoy the convenience of a quick and guilt-free snack or dessert.

**Flourless Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies**: Embark on a gluten-free adventure with our flourless peanut butter kiss cookies. These cookies showcase the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, combined in a delightful harmony. The absence of flour results in a fudgy, chewy texture that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Treat yourself to a decadent dessert that won't weigh you down.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SKINNY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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We're always finding new ways to enjoy our favorite recipes. While we love indulging in classic peanut butter cookies, some days we would rather enjoy that same delicious taste with a better-for-you, low-calorie recipe instead! We substituted in a combination of whole wheat flour, honey, brown sugar, and vegetable oil so these low-calorie peanut butter cookies would stay sweet and chewy but have less fat and fewer calories than the original recipe. Don't worry, you don't need to tell anyone, just enjoy them for how delicious they look and taste!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread stick, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter and vegetable oil spread with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed. Beat in honey and egg until well blended. Beat in remaining ingredients until dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place balls about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped in additional granulated sugar.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

LOW-FAT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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When you bite into one of these yummy cookies, you'll never guess it's low in fat. This is my family's favorite healthy peanut butter cookie recipe. -Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg white; beat until blended. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into an 8-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into slices, just over 1/4 in. thick. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray; press with a fork to make crisscross pattern. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes for chewy cookies or 8-10 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LOW CALORIE AND FABULOUS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I found this recipe in a Low Calorie cookbook that was written before Low Calorie was truly en vogue. I made these cookies last weekend and the whole family LOVED them. They stay soft, but are best right out of the oven. (They won't stay around long anyway!)

Provided by CalorieCounter

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 36 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 egg whites
1/2-1 cup margarine
1/3 cup sugar (or sugar substitute like Splenda)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Combine flour and baking soda in small bowl and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, using a mixer, lightly beat margarine until soft, then add dry ingredients (sugar and brown sugar) and peanut butter.
  • Beat until smooth, scraping edges as necessary.
  • Add in egg whites and vanilla and mix well.
  • Now add the flour mixture and beat slowly.
  • Fold in oats using a spatula.
  • Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • These cookies don't spread very much so you can put them fairly close together.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
  • This recipe yields about 36 medium cookies.
  • Each cookie has about 70 calories- not too shabby!

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (LOW CAL, LOW FAT, HIGH TASTE!)



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The cookies use unsweetened applesauce instead of oil or butter thus keeping them ultra low in fat! Great for those who are trying to reduce both fats and calories.... but crave fresh baked goods! Simple to prepare.

Provided by Health-Minded Chef

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 20 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup all-purpose white flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar substitute (that measures 1 ( 1 ratio to sugar)
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup light peanut butter (crunchy gives more texture)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white (from large egg)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F).
  • Spray cookie sheets with a now calorie non-stick spray.
  • Sift together all dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine all remaining ingredients.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until well blended.
  • Shape 3/4 inch balls and place balls at least 1 inch apart from each other.
  • Dip a fork in flour and gently flatten each ball with fork in crisscross pattern
  • Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 103.9, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 1

GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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An easy twist on the traditional peanut butter cookie, this gluten-free version is just as good as the original; no one will even notice the difference! Using Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend, gluten-free vanilla and xanthan gum, it takes just 15 minutes to prep the dough. Packed with brown sugar and creamy peanut butter these cookies bake up soft, chewy and golden brown. Pack in lunches to go or savor as an after-dinner treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
1 egg
1 1/3 cups Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • In large bowl, mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, vanilla and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls. Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped in granulated sugar.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • If you want a crispier cookie, bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter cookies are a delicious and healthy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are low in calories and fat, and high in taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these cookies in no time. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give these peanut butter cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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