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    Home » Snack

    PBfit Soft Gluten Free Cookies

    Published: February 26, 2019 - Last updated: September 30, 2023 by Erika

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    PBfit Soft Gluten Free Cookies are made with PBfit peanut butter powder, almond flour and only 4 additional ingredients! These deliciously sweet cookies are also dairy free.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients You'll Need
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Variations
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Recipe FAQ’s
    • More Nut Butter Recipes You’ll Enjoy
    • PBfit Soft Gluten Free Cookies

    Check out my other recipes using peanut butter powder: Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites, Marshmallow Fluff Brownies and Low Calorie Protein Shake.

    I love using peanut butter powder in place of spreadable peanut butter in many recipes because the powder is lower in calories and tastes just like traditional peanut butter and can be used in so many different recipes.

    These PBfit gluten free peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy and good for you! With just 6 ingredients, this gluten-free baking recipe is definitely one to add to your easy dessert recipe list.

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • It is gluten free and dairy free yet just as yummy as classic peanut butter cookie recipes.
    • Made with just 6 clean ingredients, these cookies are a delicious snack and a low calorie treat.
    • These cookies are great for the holidays!
    • These cookies are a great grab-and-go food to keep you satisfied before hitting the gym, running errands, etc.

    Ingredients You'll Need

    Labeled ingredients for the peanut butter cookies.
    • PBfit Powder: Gives baked goods the real deal peanut butter flavor with less than ⅓ of the calories of regular peanut butter.
    • Water: Adds moisture to the peanut butter powder before adding it to the cookie dough.
    • Almond Flour: Made from ground blanched almonds and can be used 1:1 as a substitute for all-purpose flour in many recipes.
    • Baking Soda: Helps leaven the cookie dough, creating a soft texture that is dense but still light.
    • Honey: Adds sweetness without any refined sugar. It also helps the cookie dough draw in and retain moisture.
    • Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor by adding that sugary caramel classic cookie taste.
    • Egg: Helps thicken the mixture bind into workable dough, adds moisture and makes gluten free cookies fluffy.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    Steps to make the peanut butter cookies.
    Steps to bake the peanut butter cookies.

    Step 1: Before getting started, preheat your oven to 350 ℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

    Step 2: Next, mix the cookie dough. In a large bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of PBfit powder with water until smooth.

    Step 3: In the same bowl, add the remaining PBfit powder and the rest of the ingredients (almond flour, baking soda, honey, vanilla extract and an egg). Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, mix ingredients together until a sticky dough forms.

    Step 4: Eyeball about a tablespoon of dough for each and form dough into 1 inch rounds (mix yields about a dozen cookies) and then place each round onto the baking sheet you prepared earlier.

    Step 5: Using the back of a spoon, gently flatten each cookie to about 2 inches wide and a ¼ inch thickness. Then, indent the tops of the cookies with a crisscross pattern by pressing a fork onto the top of each cookie vertically and horizontally a couple of times.

    Step 6: Bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Cookies are ready to come out of the oven when they have a golden soft outside and a moist and fluffy inside. Be sure to let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

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    Expert Tips

    • This dough is sticky. For less mess, use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough into 1-inch rounds cookie dough balls.
    • If the dough is too sticky to scoop, cover it with plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge until it firms up a bit. Chilling the dough also helps hydrate the almond flour and activates the baking soda.
    • When baking, these cookies will expand. Be sure to leave at least 2 inches between each on the cookie sheet.
    • The trick to making perfect soft gluten-free cookies is to keep an eye on the baking process and pull them from the oven when the sides are firm and the center is still soft and slightly underdone.
    • Be patient! Letting the cookies cool completely to room temperature will result in a perfectly textured gluten-free cookie.
    • I don't recommend eating the raw cookie dough since there is egg in the batter.

    Variations

    • Make chocolate chip peanut butter cookies! Fold ¾ cup of chocolate chips into the dough mixture before rolling into rounds.
    • Drizzle cooled cookies with melted peanut butter, melted chocolate or a combination of both.
    • Fresh from the oven, sprinkle each hot cookie with cinnamon sugar -Snickerdoodle style!
    • If you like a little salty with your sweet, sprinkle each freshly baked cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt.

    Storing & Freezing

    Storing: Place room temperature cookies in an airtight container or resealable bag. If stacking cookies, place sheets of parchment paper between each layer so the cookies don't stick together. Store covered cookies at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    Freezing: To freeze homemade cookies, place room temperature cookies in a freezer safe container or bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before serving.

    Recipe FAQ’s

    Can I make egg-free PBfit cookies?

    I have not tested an egg-free version but using a vegan egg replacement like a flax egg should be ok for an eggless cookie recipe. A flax egg is 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed and 3 tablespoons of warm water mixed and left to sit until it turns into a gel-like form.

    Can I make vegan PBfit cookies?

    Replace the egg with a plant based egg substitute and substitute molasses 1:1 for the honey. Keep in mind that these substitutions may alter the taste and texture of the cookies.

    Should I grease the parchment paper?

    Nope! There is plenty of moisture in the cookie dough. No need to worry about them sticking to the parchment paper!

    How many calories per serving of PBfit soft gluten free cookies?

    There are 141 calories per serving.

    What is peanut butter powder?

    Powdered peanut butter is essentially roasted peanuts that have been pressed to remove most of the oils and fats and then ground into a fine powder. The powder retains all of the delicious peanut butter flavor but with much less fat and calories than spreadable peanut butter. This makes it so much easier to bake with.

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    PBfit Soft Gluten Free Cookies

    Erika
    PBfit soft gluten free cookies are made with PBfit peanut butter powder, almond flour and only 4 additional ingredients! These deliciously sweet cookies are also dairy free!
    4.66 from 135 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Servings
    Calories 141 kcal

    Equipment

    • Non-Stick Cookie Sheets
    • Measuring Spoons and Cups

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¾ cup PBFit peanut butter powder divided
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 egg

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix ¼ cup of PBFit powder with 2 tablespoons water until mixed together well.
    • Add ½ cup PBFit powder, almond flour, baking soda, honey, vanilla extract and egg to the bowl. Mix until well blended.
    • Form dough into 1" rounds and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Flatten each cookie to about 2" in diameter and ¼" thick. With a fork, indent the tops of cookies with crisscross pattern.
    • Bake 7-9 minutes. Let cool for 5-10 minutes on cookie sheet before removing to wire rack.

    Notes

    • This dough is sticky. For less mess, use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough into 1 inch rounds.
    • If the dough is too sticky to scoop, cover it with plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge until it firms up a bit. Chilling the dough also helps hydrate the almond flour and activates the baking soda.
    • When baking, these cookies will expand. Be sure to leave at least 2 inches between each on the cookie sheet.
    • The trick to making perfect soft gluten-free cookies is to pull them from the oven when the sides are firm and the center is still soft and slightly underdone.
    • Storing: Place room temperature cookies in an airtight container or resealable bag. If stacking cookies, place sheets of parchment paper between each layer so the cookies don’t stick together. Store covered cookies at room temperature for up to 5 days.
    • Freezing: To freeze homemade cookies, place room temperature cookies in a freezer safe container or bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 6gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 107mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    Comments

    1. Marlynn

      April 14, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      These cookies look delicious and I actually have some peanut butter powder in my pantry. Yum!

      Reply
    2. Beth

      April 14, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      These are so delicious! I made them for my Mom for a special treat because she is dairy and gluten intolerant and she loved them! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    3. Nursing Decoded

      April 11, 2020 at 12:25 am

      So awesome! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. SHANIKA

      February 05, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      These cookies do look so soft! I love that they are GF and have low-calories! Just perfect!

      Reply
    5. Jessica Formicola

      February 05, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      I made these cookies over the weekend and they were a hit! They've already been gobbled up, so I'm off to make another batch!

      Reply
    6. Emily

      February 05, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Omg, yum! There's nothing better than a peanut butter cookie, even better if it's low cal! Can't wait to try these!

      Reply
    7. Karman | The Nutrition Adventure

      February 05, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      I love PB Fit Powder but haven't tried making cookies with it yet! Thanks for the recipe and inspiration!

      Reply
    8. Alisa Infanti

      February 05, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      They were delicious! I use peanut butter powder all the time but never even thought to bake with it! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    9. Tawnie Kroll

      January 12, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      I've been looking for more ways to use pb powder, so glad I made this recipe! Thank you! mmmmmm!

      Reply
    10. Tonje

      January 12, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      These are great for after the gym when I need a little protein pick me up. Next time I'm making a big batch to freeze!

      Reply
    11. Anita

      January 12, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      We love peanut butter cookies, so naturally we love these. Bonus for being healthier than the regular peanut butter. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Alisha Rodrigues

      January 12, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      These cookies look just right for a snack. Love the fact that they're gluten-free and low in calories.. Perfect for people leading a healthy lifestyle

      Reply
    13. Jen

      January 12, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      These are perfect after work out snacks for me. Great motivation to get me through my workout. Thanks!

      Reply
    14. Nova Taylor

      October 07, 2019 at 8:33 am

      5 Rating because the way it is prepared i loved it. I m sure I will try this at home.
      Thank you for sharing. Keep sharing:)

      Reply
    15. Desi

      April 15, 2019 at 5:02 pm

      These look delicious. I will definitely try these and share these to my social media sites. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
    16. Kirsten

      April 14, 2019 at 11:31 pm

      I love that these have no added sugar! That's something I've always struggled with for eating gluten and dairy free. I love the simplicity of this, and I too can eat peanut butter straight out of the jar! Looking forward to trying this

      Reply
    17. Suzanne

      April 14, 2019 at 7:14 pm

      These look yummy. I need a good gluten free PB cookie result Thanks.. I wonder how many carbs these have. Any. idea?

      Reply
      • simplylowcal

        July 16, 2019 at 1:37 am

        Hi Suzanne! Each cookie has about 16g of carbs.

        Reply
    18. Beth

      April 14, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      I've been looking for a simple peanut-butter cookie recipe and this looks like it could be the one. Always like recipes with just a few ingredients. The PB fit powder is new to me and I'll check it out.

      Reply
    19. Christen

      April 14, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      These look really yummy! Do you know if almond powder works the same as the PB powder?

      Reply
      • simplylowcal

        April 14, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        Hi Christen!

        They aren't really the same. It's the peanut butter powder that makes the cookies peanut butter flavor.

        Reply
    20. Debbie

      April 14, 2019 at 2:04 pm

      I love peanut butter and these look delicious. I am definitely trying these.

      Reply
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