Wholemeal Peanut Butter Cookies
These Wholemeal Peanut Butter Cookies are an easy, satisfying snack made with fibre-rich oats and legumes (yep — peanuts are technically legumes!). Packed with gut-loving fibre, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory benefits, they’re the perfect afternoon pick-me-up that your gut will thank you for.
Wholemeal Peanut Butter Cookies
Makes: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup wholemeal flour
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ½ ripe banana, mashed
- ⅓ cup white beans, mashed or blended until smooth
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the banana and beans until smooth.
- Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Mix in wholemeal flour, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda until a dough forms. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water or plant milk.
- Scoop 1 tbsp of dough per cookie onto the baking tray. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before enjoying!
These cookies are soft, naturally sweet, and packed with fibre from the oats, banana, and beans.
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