Soft, chewy, and packed with nutty flavor—these peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are the perfect balance of wholesome oats and rich chocolate!
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~12 cookies)
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup flour (optional, for structure)
1/2 tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Set to 180°C (350°F)
Line baking tray with parchment
2. Mix wet ingredients
Combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla
Mix until smooth
3. Add dry ingredients
Stir in oats, flour (if using), baking soda, and salt
Fold in chocolate chips
4. Shape cookies
Scoop dough into balls
Flatten slightly on tray
5. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes
Edges set, centers soft
6. Cool
Let cool (they firm up as they cool)
💡 Tips for Perfect Cookies
Don’t overbake → keeps them soft
Use rolled oats, not instant
Chill dough 10–15 mins for thicker cookies
Use good quality peanut butter
🔥 Variations
Healthier: Use honey + skip flour
Protein Boost: Add protein powder
Vegan: Use flax egg
Extra Chocolate: Add more chips
🍽️ Serve With
Milk 🥛
Coffee ☕
As a snack or dessert
⚖️ Approx Nutrition (Per Cookie)
Calories: ~120–160
Carbs: ~12–18g
Fat: ~6–9g
🧮 WW (Weight Watchers) Points
3–5 points per cookie
👉 Lower points:
Use sugar substitute
Reduce chocolate chips
❓ FAQs
Why are cookies dry?
Too much oats or overbaking.
Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes—use GF oats and skip flour.
Can I freeze dough?
Yes—freeze and bake later.