A few adjustments to standard recipes are all it takes to make low-calorie peanut butter cookies that are still delicious. For your convenience, I have included a basic recipe:
One cup of natural peanut butter (try to choose varieties that don’t have any added sugar or oil)
One-fourth cup of maple syrup or honey
one big egg
An teaspoon of vanilla flavoring
The baking soda measurement is 1/2 teaspoon.
Toss in some chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips for an extra taste boost (or less calories if you’re watching your calorie intake).
Instructions:
Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Roll out parchment paper to line a baking pan.
In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), egg, vanilla essence, and baking soda until thoroughly mixed. Stir in any extra ingredients, such as almonds or chocolate chips.
Form little balls out of the dough using tablespoon-sized scoops. After you have your baking sheet ready, lay out the cookies, making sure to leave some space between them.
Make a crisscross design on top of each biscuit by gently pressing down on each ball with a fork.
Ten to eight minutes into the preheated oven, or until a slight golden browning occurs around the edges.
Once taken out of the oven, let the cookies to cool somewhat on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Easy Ways to Cut Calories:
Instead of processed peanut butter, opt for natural peanut butter since it is frequently lower in calories and includes less additives.
Restrict the use of sweeteners. For a sweeter taste, use a little honey or maple syrup.
Measure out your portions: If you’re watching your calorie intake, it’s best to stick to smaller cookies.
To add a blast of flavor without adding too many extra calories, try topping the cookies with chocolate chips instead of incorporating them into the dough.
Prioritize quality: Even when you’re cutting calories, utilize only high-quality, nutrient-dense products.
If you follow these steps, you can make peanut butter cookies that taste just like the real thing without consuming nearly as many calories.