Description
These Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of almond butter with the wholesome goodness of oats. They have a chewy texture that makes each bite satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For nut-free cookies, use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
- Replace brown sugar with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index option.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs.
- Ensure oats are certified gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Almond Butter, Oatmeal Cookies, Healthy Dessert, Vegan Cookies