Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 cookies, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pb 2 powdered peanut butter; 4 tablespoons applesauce, no added sugar; 4 tablespoons egg whites (I use Egg Beaters Egg Whites); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 tablespoons whipped butter (room temperature); 1/2 cup brown sugar, not packed; 4 tablespoons sugar (or splenda); 2/3 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder (heaping); 1 pinch salt; 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats; 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Submitted by Chris J.

"I found this recipe on the Bell Plantation website (they make PB2 powdered peanut butter which is only 45 calories for 2 tablespoons!). These are delicious low fat cookies!"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 12 cookies
Serves:: 12

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup pb 2 powdered peanut butter
4 tablespoons applesauce, no added sugar
4 tablespoons egg whites (I use Egg Beaters Egg Whites)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons whipped butter (room temperature)
¹⁄₂ cup brown sugar, not packed
4 tablespoons sugar (or splenda)
²⁄₃ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder (heaping)
1 pinch salt
1 ¹⁄₂ cups old fashioned oats
¹⁄₄ cup dark chocolate chips

directions

Preheat oven to 350°.
In medium bowl, combine PB2 powder with applesauce, egg white and vanilla - blend thoroughly with wire whisk or electric mixer. Add butter, brown sugar and sugar - mix until well combined.
Next, add flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir until blended and then add oats, mixing well.
Add chocolate chips.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spoon batter onto sheet in equally sized and evenly spaced mounds. Bake for 10-12 minutes - test for doneness with a toothpick.
When done, remove from oven and cool for 1 minute before transferring from pan to wire rack. Cool completely before serving.