Here’s a delicious and wholesome recipe for Healthy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookies with Melty Chocolate Centers—packed with protein, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a satisfying treat without the guilt.
🍪 Healthy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Cookies with Melty Chocolate Centers
✅ Why You’ll Love These
- No refined sugar
- High protein from Greek yogurt and peanut butter
- Gooey chocolate center
- Easy to make in one bowl!
📝 Ingredients (Makes ~12 cookies)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat preferred)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup oat flour (or blend rolled oats into flour)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 12 dark chocolate squares or chunks (for centers)
🥣 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and the egg until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in baking soda, salt, and oat flour. Mix until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Form cookies: Scoop ~1.5 tbsp of dough and roll into a ball. Flatten slightly, place a piece of chocolate in the center, then wrap dough around it to seal.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake—cookies will set as they cool.
- Cool slightly on the tray (about 5–10 minutes) before transferring to a wire rack.
🍫 Tips & Variations
- Make it vegan: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water), dairy-free yogurt, and maple syrup.
- Add crunch: Mix in chopped peanuts or granola.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.