Loaded Peanut Butter Cookies

Well with Thanksgiving Day not to far away, holiday kitchens across America will be busy making holiday treats left and right. But what if you are counting those calories and trying to shed a few pounds and get heart healthy?

No need to fret. Today we are going to present a great cookie recipe for you to make at home. These amazing peanut butter cookies will quell the fires of temptation without the guilt.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats or oat flour
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
• 1/3 cup miniature dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a baking liner.

2. In the base of a food processor or blender, add in rolled oats and blend until they resemble fine flour. Omit this step if using oat flour. Next add in the peanut butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, almond milk, baking soda, and sea salt. Pulse until mixture resembles delicious, creamy cookie dough – about 30-60 seconds.

3. Pour dough into a large bowl and stir in coconut flakes and chocolate chips.

4. Spoon about a tablespoon of cookie dough onto lined baking sheet. Gently press cookies with a fork to flatten – creating a pretty peanut butter cookie texture. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned. Remove from oven and place cookies on a rack to cool completely.

5. Store in an airtight container (in the refrigerator is best) for up to 7 days. Enjoy with a tall glass of almond milk!

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