Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies

These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are made with whole wheat flour and sweetened with Stevia, making them a delicious treat that’s suitable for your husband after dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour (GI: 49)
• 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter (GI: 14)
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened Applesauce (GI: 34)
• 1/4 cup Stevia (GI: 0)
• 1 large Egg (GI: 0)
• 1/4 cup Milk (GI: 32)
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda (GI: 0)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (GI: 0)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, unsweetened applesauce, Stevia, egg, and milk until smooth and creamy.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
8. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Flavor Profile

These cookies have a rich, nutty flavor from the peanut butter, complemented by a hint of sweetness and a soft chewy texture. The whole wheat flour adds an earthy taste that balances the sweetness from Stevia.

Serving Size

This recipe makes about 12 cookies. Serving size is 1 cookie.

Nutritional Facts