When the Pantry Is Bare but the Craving Isn’t
This recipe exists for nights when:
- You don’t want to go to the shops
- You don’t want to measure flour
- You want something warm, comforting, and filling
These peanut butter oat cookies are part snack, part treat, and entirely practical. They’re naturally flour-free, rich in protein and fibre, and perfectly suited to Single-Serve Baking.
You’ll get 3–4 cookies — hearty, satisfying, and far more filling than your average biscuit.
Ingredients (All Easy Aussie Finds)
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- Pinch cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp dark choc chips
How to Make Them
- Preheat oven to 175°C. Line tray.
- Mix peanut butter, honey, sugar and egg yolk until smooth.
- Stir in oats, cinnamon and salt.
- Fold in chocolate if using.
- Spoon into 3–4 mounds, flatten gently.
- Bake 10–11 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely before eating.
Nutritional Estimate (Per Cookie – Based on 4 Cookies)
- Calories: ~140 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Fibre: 2 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
These are snack-level filling, not blink-and-they’re-gone cookies.
Storage Tips
- Airtight container: 2–3 days
- Best eaten same day
- Not freezer-ideal once baked
Why This Is Peak Single-Serve Baking
- No flour
- One bowl
- Minimal mess
- Very forgiving
It’s the cookie you make when you’re tired but still want something homemade.
If you like your treats practical, satisfying, and not overly sweet, this one’s for you. Let me know if you’re team peanut butter — and check out the other Single-Serve Baking recipes while you’re here.
