3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
Today we are making 3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies! In the world of baking, we get drawn in to the simplicity of a recipe that requires only a handful of ingredients. It’s like the magic is in the ability to create something delicious and satisfying with minimal effort, right? So I present to you a treat that embodies just that: 3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies! With just three basic ingredients, these cookies offer a quick snack and delicious nutty flavor that will become your go-to recipe!
What makes these cookies truly remarkable is their ability to cater to a variety of dietary preferences. By eliminating animal products from the equation, this easy recipe fall into the realm of vegan sweets, making them suitable for individuals following a plant-based or dairy-free lifestyle. For those seeking a guilt-free indulgence, these cookies offer a healthier alternative to traditional recipes that often rely on butter, eggs, and refined flour.
It’s All About the Peanut Butter
At the heart of these cookies lies the star ingredient: peanut butter. Its’ creamy, nutty goodness is used for the base of this truly unforgettable cookie. Whether you opt for chunky smooth peanut butter, its rich flavor shines through, making a cookie that is both comforting and satisfying. The easiness of the recipe allows the peanut butter to take centre stage!
The basic structure of these easy cookies involves combining peanut butter with two other essential ingredients: coconut sugar and a flaxseed egg. The sweetness of the sugar balances out the nuttiness of the peanut butter, resulting in a blend of flavors – somewhere between a brown sugar flavor with a (dare I say nutty again?!) one. The flaxseed egg, a vegan substitute for traditional eggs, acts as a binding agent, ensuring that the cookies hold their shape and maintain their texture. With just these three ingredients, you’ll be a magician in the kitchen!
One of the many advantages of these 3-ingredient vegan peanut butter cookies is their versatility. While the base recipe is delightful on its own, it also serves as a canvas for creativity. Feel free to personalize your cookies by adding extras such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even a dash of vanilla extract. These additions will enhance the flavor profile and create a unique twist!
Dietary Restrictions?
In addition to their customizable nature, these cookies also cater to various dietary needs and restrictions, as mentioned above. By omitting common allergens like eggs and dairy, these cookies become a safe choice for individuals with specific dietary concerns. They can be enjoyed by those with lactose intolerance, egg or soy allergies and gluten sensitivities. These cookies offer a delicious solution for those who often feel left out when it comes to indulging in homemade treats. Although they do contain peanuts, which are a common allergen, they are devoid of many other top allergens.
Not only do these cookies satisfy the need for a healthy snack, but they also fit seamlessly into a busy lifestyle. With a quick baking time and minimal preparation, they are the perfect solution for when you’re craving homemade peanut butter cookies but short on time. In as little as 20 minutes, you can mix the ingredients, shape the dough, and revel in the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen. It’s a go-to cookie recipe for a delightful afternoon snack, a quick dessert for unexpected guests, or a sweet treat to satisfy your late-night cravings!
In conclusion, the fun in this vegan cookie recipe lies in its simple ingredients, dietary-friendliness, peanut butter flavor, versatility, nutritional profile and quick baking time. These treats capture the magic of baking with almost no effort!
So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let’s get baking!
Why You’ll Love These 3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
Simplicity: This 3-ingredient vegan peanut butter cookie recipe is incredibly easy to make. With just three basic ingredients, you can whip up a batch of delicious cookies in no time – no flour needed either! The recipe requires minimal equipment and is perfect for both beginner and experienced bakers.
Deliciously Nutty: The star ingredient, peanut butter, gives these cookies a rich, nutty flavor that is both satisfying and indulgent. Peanut butter lovers will appreciate the taste and creamy texture of the nut butter cookie dough that makes these cookies so irresistible. The simplicity of it also allows the peanut butter flavor to shine through!
Healthier Alternative: Compared to traditional cookie recipes that often contain butter, eggs, white sugar and all-purpose flour, these vegan peanut butter cookies offer a healthy snack alternative. Peanut butter provides a good source of protein and healthy fats, while the absence of refined flour and eggs makes this recipe friendly for those with gluten and egg allergies.
Crowd Pleaser: Whether you’re making these cookies for yourself, your family, or a gathering, they are bound to be a hit. The classic combination of peanut butter and sugar appeals to a wide range of tastes, making them a crowd-pleasing dessert option that everyone can enjoy.
Substitutions
Flaxmeal: Flax works as an egg replacer by making a flax egg. You can also use chia meal to make a chia egg. These ground up seeds absorb water to fluff up and form a binder! Do not use the whole flax seeds or chia seeds – make sure they’re ground into powder.
Coconut Sugar: Use brown sugar, cane sugar, xylitol or another granulated sugar substitute. Do not use maple syrup or another liquid sweetener, as it won’t bind the dough properly.
Peanut Butter: Use natural, creamy peanut butter – where the only ingredient is peanut butter. It shouldn’t have any added sugars or oils.
3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies Notes
- Mix in semisweet vegan chocolate chips or chocolate chunks to make these chocolate chip cookies.
- Use almond butter in place of peanut butter to make almond butter cookies.
- Add a drop or two of vanilla extract and top with sea salt to add a sea salt vanilla flavor.
More Recipes You’ll Love
Betty Crocker Copycat Vegan Sugar Cookies
If you make these 3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies, then leave a comment and star rating! Don’t forget to tag your photos @peanut_palate on Instagram. Enjoy!
3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) natural peanut butter
- 1 cup (192g) coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp (6.5g) flaxmeal
- 3 tbsp room temperature water
- chocolate chunks or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the flaxmeal and water together in a small bowl. Set aside from 20 minutes to form the flax egg substitute.
- Once this is ready, then in a large mixing bowl cream together the peanut butter, coconut sugar and flax meal mixture with a stand mixer, electric mixer or by hand with a whisk until smooth.
- For chocolate chip cookies: once the dough is formed, mix in chocolate chips by hand, or press down chocolate chunks into the top of the cookie, as done in the photo.
- Place parchment paper on a baking tray and shape the cookies into 14 balls of dough.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Take the cookies out of the oven and place them on a cooling rack for 15 minutes (they continue to bake even after they come out of the oven).
- Enjoy!
Notes
-
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to one month.
