Healthy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Chocolate Fudge Cookies Recipe
These Healthy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Chocolate Fudge Cookies are a guilt-free indulgence perfect for anyone craving a fudgy, chocolatey treat. Combining the creamy richness of peanut butter and Greek yogurt with wholesome oat flour and dark chocolate chips, these cookies deliver a soft, tender texture with a deliciously deep chocolate flavor—all without refined sugars or unhealthy fats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup oat flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This setup prevents sticking and ensures easy cleanup, essential when handling fudgy cookies.
- Create the Wet Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Whisk everything until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and glossy, with no yogurt streaks remaining.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to remove any lumps. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined to keep the cookies tender and prevent toughness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough. The texture will be thicker than regular cookie dough but softer than many healthy alternatives, which helps create the perfect fudgy consistency.
- Bake to Perfection: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each slightly using your fingers or the back of a spoon. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers look slightly underdone, allowing them to finish cooking with residual heat for a soft, fudgy center.
Notes
- For sweeter cookies, use maple syrup; honey provides a little floral sweetness.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to maintain a tender texture.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated.
- Oat flour can be made by grinding rolled oats in a food processor if unavailable.
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