Paleo PB&J Flourless Cookies

Only six ingredients in these peanut butter and jam flourless cookies. These flourless peanut butter cookies are a classic flavor combo but with a healthy twist. Made with ingredients you have in your cupboard, this peanut butter cookies recipe is a great way to indulge without feeling sluggish.

The truth is, these peanut butter flourless cookies took me a few trials to get right! Not that I’m complaining about cookie taste testing. I posted my trials over on my Instagram and we all agreed that this is probably the best part of the job 😀

Growing up my mom always made peanut butter cookies. And while they’re still awesome, they’re not made with the best ingredients.
Given my health-freak tendencies, I really wanted to have an easy peanut butter cookies recipe that was healthy but also tasted amazing (which is why PB&J just seemed the way to go!)

These flourless cookies are awesome partially because of their classic combination but mostly because they’re free from processed sugars! They use only real food ingredients (I actually make my own chia jam and rock that with them) and because they’re flourless, they’re allergy-friendly as well.

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Which Jam Should I Use?

The majority of jam you see in the grocery store is loaded with processed sugars which makes it not healthy. And while a jam that uses honey or maple syrup of the base isn’t healthy, it’s at least a step in the right direction. 

Personally, I normally make my own chia jam (berries + chia seeds + maple syrup) which falls into the paleo category. However, you can easily buy paleo jam as well. I get mine from an online health food store.

Why Are They Flourless Cookies?

If you follow a paleo diet, you’ll be accustomed to avoiding most grains. However, if you are just learning to reduce carbs this peanut butter flourless cookies recipe may be different to you!

Personally, I do not avoid all carbohydrates, I do like to cycle them and I don’t believe that they’re necessary especially when they’re easy to work around.

Taking the flour of out of the peanut butter cookies recipe leaves from for more nutrient dense options like peanut butter and cacao butter. Plus, without the refined flour there’s less of a bloated or sluggish feeling after you eat them.

Do Flourless Cookies Hold Together?

Yes, they do! These flourless peanut butter cookies expand and hold together just fine. They’re bound by the egg and the baking powder helps them rise so the flour isn’t needed.

Can I Sub The Peanut Butter?

While I adore the peanut butter and jam combo, I know many people who follow a paleo diet don’t consume peanut butter. I’ve made these multiple times and any nut butter seems to work.

So, if you’re avoiding peanut butter choose your favorite and whip up these flourless cookies- they’re still amazing!

What To Use these Flourless Cookies For

Umm… a Tuesday? Haha

But seriously, these cookies are quite literally perfect for Christmas.

Tis the season to… eat lots of cookies and these flourless peanut butter ones fit right in! While I am all about full food enjoyment at Christmas time, it doesn’t mean I’m going to eat poor quality food. I still use food as fuel and thus I prefer real food-based desserts- even during this insanely indulgent season.

And fun fact: these peanut butter flourless cookies are AMAZING with a side of ice cream. Actually, a side of ice cream with my homemade caramel magic shell recipe. Just because I’m healthy doesn’t mean I don’t have a sweet tooth 😉

Plus, I don’t feed my girls a lot of sugar (did you read how I got out of sugar for their first birthdays and made these amazing sugar free cupcakes?) so by bringing my own healthy cookies they can still be part of all the festivities and indulgence while I rest easy knowing they’re still taking in quality nutrients.

Like most treats (and because I’m a freakish planner) I whipped up a big batch of these healthy cookies and popped them into the freezer. As our party season kicks off I just take a couple out, toss them in the fridge and bring them along with us.

My toddler is used to me always having snacks or treats in my bag, so it makes it nice and easy to distract her from all the other, traditional desserts on the table.

So, cheers! To these deliciously tasty, peanut butter and jam flourless cookies. They’re easy to make, far easier to eat and perfect for the season.

Ingredients In The PB& Cookies

• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1.5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 egg 
• 1 tbs jam of choice (I use chia jam)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cacao (optional)
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter for topping
• 2.5 tablespoons jam for topping

Note: here’s where you can peek my favorites brands and find out where I buy all my healthy pantry ingredients!

Kitchen Tools You May Like

• Mixing bowls
• Silicone Spatula

How To Make These Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, syrup, egg, baking powder, jam and cacao if using.

Mix until no clumps remain.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Portion the cookies into seven using an ice cream scoop then lightly press down with a fork (they do not expand too much).

Use your thumb to press a small dent into the center of the cookie.

Bake for 3 minutes, rotate the pan and bake for another six.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray.

When cooled, divide out the peanut butter topping into the cookies. Then divide the jam and lightly swirl.

Makes 7-8 cookies

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PB&J Flourless Cookies- DF/GF

This classic peanut butter and jam combo lends itself perfectly to these dairy-free, gluten-free cookies! Easy to make and perfect for parties.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 7 cookies

Calories 189 kcal

Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1.5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 1 tbs jam of choice I use chia jam
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cacao optional
• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter for topping
• 2.5 tablespoons jam for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, syrup, egg, baking powder, jam and cacao if using. Mix until no clumps remain.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Portion the cookies into seven using an ice cream scoop then lightly press down with a fork (they do not expand too much).
5. Use your thumb to press a small dent into the center of the cookie.
6. Bake for 3 minutes, rotate the pan and bake for another six.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray.
8. When cooled, divide out the peanut butter topping into the cookies. Then divide the jam and lightly swirl.

Recipe Notes

Check out my favorite brands and where to buy all these healthy pantry staples here.

Nutrition Facts

PB&J Flourless Cookies- DF/GF

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 23mg8%

Sodium 118mg5%

Potassium 188mg5%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 35IU1%

Vitamin C 0.9mg1%

Calcium 24mg2%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I truly believe that you literally cannot go wrong when it comes to peanut butter and jam, it really is a classic combination! And these dairy-free, gluten-free cookies make a classic dessert! They’re easy to make, flourless and have just the right amount of sweetness. Whip up a batch to either horde to yourself (no judging!) or share with others?