Low Fat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Low Fat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate feel-good treat—soft, sweet, and studded with melty chocolate chips, yet each cookie contains just 3 grams of fat. By cutting back on butter and using applesauce and just enough peanut butter for flavor, we’ve kept the rich taste you love without the heavy calories. This recipe is perfect for anyone following a low-fat, low-calorie, or balanced diet who still craves a warm, gooey cookie now and then.

About This Recipe

These cookies have a soft-baked texture, slightly chewy in the center with crisp edges. The peanut butter flavor is warm and nutty but not overpowering, and the chocolate chips melt beautifully throughout. You’d never guess these are a healthier version—they taste like bakery cookies fresh from the oven.

This recipe comes together in one bowl, uses everyday ingredients, and doesn’t require any chilling time. That means you can go from craving to cookie in under 25 minutes.

Why This Recipe Belongs in Your Diet

By using unsweetened applesauce and just two tablespoons of natural peanut butter, this recipe drastically reduces saturated fat without sacrificing flavor. A modest amount of chocolate chips gives you that indulgent feel while keeping the overall fat content low.

What You’ll Need (Ingredients)

This cookie dough comes together quickly using a clever mix of lightened-up baking staples and just enough chocolate to satisfy.

• White Whole Wheat Flour, ¾ cup: Adds fiber and a soft, cakey texture while still feeling indulgent.
• Old-Fashioned Oats, ¼ cup: Adds chew and heartiness.
• Unsweetened Applesauce, ¼ cup: Keeps the cookies moist without butter or oil.
• Natural Peanut Butter, 2 tablespoons: Just enough to give rich, nutty flavor.
• Brown Sugar, ⅓ cup: Adds sweetness and softness with its molasses content.
• Egg White, 1: Helps bind the cookies and keeps them light.
• Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon: Enhances the peanut butter and chocolate flavors.
• Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 3 tablespoons: Delivers the chocolate experience without going overboard.
• Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon: Gives lift and helps the cookies spread.
• Salt, ¼ teaspoon: Balances the sweet and nutty flavors.

How to Make Low Fat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, stir together applesauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, egg white, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
5. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
6. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
7. Flatten slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
8. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
9. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Recipe Tips and Variations

• Use mini chocolate chips for better chocolate distribution in each bite.
• For added crunch, sprinkle a few chopped peanuts on top before baking.
• Swap in mini M&Ms or chopped dark chocolate if preferred (may slightly increase fat).

How to Store Leftovers

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a zip-top bag and thaw at room temperature before eating.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 95 kcal
• Fat: 3 g
• Carbohydrates: 14 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Sodium: 60 mg

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• Low Fat Oatmeal Cookies with Yogurt
• Low Fat Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
• Low Fat No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies