Description
Chewy, thick, and rich vegan peanut butter oatmeal cookies packed with dark chocolate chunks. Naturally dairy-free and egg-free, these cookies are easy to make with just 8 core ingredients and are loved by everyone, vegan or not.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups (120g) quick oats
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) melted refined coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water (flax egg)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) dairy-free dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until gelatinous.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the prepared flax egg until fully incorporated.
- Add quick oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the dairy-free dark chocolate chunks, reserving a small handful for topping.
- Scoop dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake chilled dough balls for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers look soft.
- Remove from oven and immediately press reserved chocolate chunks on top. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if using.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is highly recommended to prevent spreading and ensure a chewy texture. Use natural peanut butter without added oils. Quick oats provide a better texture than rolled oats. Cookies continue to cook on the hot pan after removal from the oven, so do not overbake. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: vegan cookies, peanut butter cookies, oatmeal cookies, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free option, dark chocolate cookies, easy baking