These gluten-free flourless peanut butter cookie cups are perfectly crisp and sure to please a crowd.
Can you ever beat peanut butter wrapped in chocolate and more peanut butter?
What You Need To Make These Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Creamy peanut butter (not natural, use something like Jif. A natural one likely won’t work
Light brown sugar
Granulated sugar
Egg
Sea salt
Baking soda
Vanilla extract
Reese’s minis
How To Make The Perfect Dough
Remember to freeze the dough for at least 30 minutes! By Freezing the dough it helps limit the spread of the cookie but also helps it form a more moldable dough to roll into balls.
Also, be sure to not use natural peanut butter. The natural oils in natural peanut butter will yield a different texture. I suggest using White Chocolate Wonderful by Pb & Co or something like JiF or Peter Pan.
Hershey’s Kiss Variations
As with any recipe you can substitute the chocolate as you see fit and also ditch the mini muffin tin if you wish.
If you swap out the muffin tin trade it in for a cookie sheet and add Hershey’s kisses to the center.
Simple and Yummy flourless peanut butter cookies that are wrapped in a chocolate and peanut butter Rees’s center. These are gluten free and made with less than 6 ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup creamy peanut butter (use Jif or any non-natural Pb)
½ cup light brown sugar + 3 tbsp for rolling cookies in
1/4 cup granular sugar
1 egg
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
24 mini Reese’s
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin tin baking sheet with non-stick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, except for the mini Reese’s minis.
Store the bowl of dough in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Using a cookie scooper (mine was about 1.5 Tbsps of dough) drop the dough into the mini muffin tin. If you don’t want the cookies to have as much of an overflow than you may roll the dough into 1 tablespoon.
After rolling the dough into a ball roll it in a small bowl of the 3 Tbsps of sugar. Make sure the cookie is evenly coated.
Bake at 350°F for 13-15 minutes. The cookies should have little cracks in them and be slightly browned.
While the cookies are baking unwrap all of the mini Reese’s so they’re ready for when the cookies are done.
When the cookies are done in the oven press a toothpick into a cookie to check if there is any uncooked dough is present. If the toothpick comes out clean the cookies are ready!
Once the cookies are done baking quickly press a mini Reese’s on top. Allow cookies to cool for at least 10 minutes and enjoy!
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also store them in the freezer for 2 weeks to a month. Just be sure to let them defrost before enjoying.
This high-protein granola is super simple and requires ingredients you probably have in your pantry. It’s quick, simple, and of course perfectly sweet (using only natural sweeteners).
This gluten-free granola is also dairy-free and can easily be made vegan with a few substitutions.
What You Need For Healthy High-Protein Gluten-free Granola
Your favorite natural nut-butter (yes- we’re talking the drippy stuff- other peanut butter like Jif may not work since it has added ingredients that alters it’s texture)
Vegan plant-based butter of choice (I used Earth Balance)
Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
Vanilla extract
Certified Gluten-Free rolled oats (I get mine from Trader Joe’s since they’re the cheapest)
Collagen peptides (omit for vegan)
Your Favorite Dairy-free (or vegan) Chocolate chips
Your favorite nuts (I used honey roasted peanuts)
Cinnamon
Sea Salt
How To Make That Perfect CRUNCH
Remember to flip! Both sides of the granola should be flipped half-way through. This makes the granola bake evenly, making both sides of the granola as crunchy as it can be!
Watch the oven! Granola can get burnt very easily if you take your eyes off of it or forget to flip it. Once you see the granola turn golden brown, give it a good flip!
Let the granola cool for at least 45 minutes. The granola hardens when it cools so this is a critical step!
A Note To Remember about Natural Granola
Since this is natural granola, it will not be as crunchy as the typical store brand that has sugar cane and other preservative ingredients.
Looking for more simple snack recipes? Check out my other recipes below:
High-protein Gluten-Free Granola made with simple ingredients. This go-to recipe can be made in a snap!
Ingredients
Scale
2 tbsp natural peanut butter (The drippy kind)
2 tbsp melted vegan butter of choice ( I used the Earth Balance brand)
Heaping 1/4 cup honey
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups Certified Gluten-Free rolled oats
2 scoops of collagen (2 scoops = 2 servings for the collagen peptides I used)
3/4 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray. You can also use parchment paper.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, except for the chocolate chips. Mix everything well so that the granola is evenly coated in the honey and that there are no dry areas.
Transfer the granola to the large baking sheet and spread it out into an even layer. A trick that works for me is hitting the baking sheet on the counter a few times. It makes the granola spread easier across the baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the granola halfway through. When the granola is done baking it should appear golden brown
Let the granola cool for at least 45 minutes.
Break the granola into clumps once cooled.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips into the granola.
Store in an air-tight container at room temp for about 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1/2 cup
Calories:239
Sugar:9 grams
Fat:11 grams
Carbohydrates:26 grams
Fiber:5 grams
Protein:9 grams
Keywords: Gluten free granola, collagen peptides, high protein granola, healthy granola, dairy free granola, vegan granola, dairy free
Does it get much better than Peanut Butter and chocolate together tied together in a rich peanut buttery swirl?
These no-bake Gluten-Free Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bars are made with simple ingredients and can be made in under 15 minutes!
Whenever potluck season starts picking up in the Summer or Thanksgiving and Christmas are in full swing these bars are my go-to! Their simpleness makes it something I can whip up on a quick work break or in-between holiday traveling.
What You Need To Make These Gluten Free Fudgy Brownies:
Salted creamy peanut butter
Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
Oat flour (or ground up oats)
Butter of choice (plant based if you wish)
Your Favorite Chocolate chips
Sea Salt
Vanilla extract
How To Make The Perfect Swirls
To make swirls that mirror ART it’s actually very simple!
You’ll start by using a spoon or teaspoon to drop 1-2 teaspoons of peanut butter over the top layer of chocolate, leaving at least o inch in between other peanut butter droplets.
Using a knife, drag the peanut butter across the top layer of the bars from left to right, going back and forth until you’ve created a design that looks beautiful and is of course tasty!
So, have fun and let your creativity run wild as you create these decadent swirls.
How To Serve these
I recommend taking these bars out 10-15 minutes prior to serving them. This allows the bars to thaw enough in order to serve them at room temp. -where the chocolate and peanut butter layers are at their peak!
Looking for more Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Recipes? Check out my other recipes below:
A simple gluten-free and vegan tasty twist on classic peanut butter chocolate bars!
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Base:
1 cup salted creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
3/4 cup oat flour (certified gluten-free)
1 scoop of collagen (optional)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp vanilla (omit if you want stronger honey flavor)
Chocolate Layer:
3/4 cup chocolate chips of choice
4 tbsp pb
2 tbsp butter of choice
Peanut Butter Swirl Topping:
2 tbsp pb
Instructions
Line an 8×8 inch baking tin with parchment paper and set it aside.
Prepare the bottom Peanut Butter Base by adding all of the ingredients in the base that are listed in the ingredients above. Using a large rubber spatula, stir the mixture and fold it the ingredients are combined and thick.
Transfer the peanut butter mixture into the prepared 8×8 baking tin. Using the rubber spatula evenly spread the mixture, smoothing it out into a nice thick and even layer. When done, set aside.
Prepare the chocolate topping by adding all the ingredients in the chocolate layer section in the ingredients listed above into a small-medium microwave-safe bowl. To make sure the chocolate isn’t burnt use the following method: Heat in 20-second increments until chocolate is melted. Stir in between the 20-second heating increments, until smooth. The chocolate will be ready once it appears shiny.
Pour the chocolate layer mixture over the peanut butter filling in the 8×8 baking tin. Clean off the spatula you had before or grab a new one to smooth the chocolate into a nice even layer. To even out the chocolate tap the tin a few times.
Using a spoon or teaspoon drop 1-2 teaspoons of peanut butter over the top layer of chocolate, leaving at least o inch in between other peanut butter droplets.
Using a knife, drag the peanut butter across the top layer of the bars from left to right, going back and forth until you’ve created a design that looks beautiful and is of course tasty!
Transfer the baking tin to the freezer and freeze for 50-60 minutes
Remove from the freezer and slice into 16 bars.
Notes
I recommend storing these bars in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also store in the freezer in a freezer bag/container for up to 2 months. I would be sure to let these bars thaw for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition is calculated with Collagen peptides added
The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies have emerged in a small batch and quick simple recipe!
These cookies require only 1 type of flour (that’s right you don’t need 3 for this recipe!) and can be whipped up in less than an hour with prep and freeze time!
We’ve all been there, you have a craving for a few warm sweet and salty cookies, but lack the desire to make a whole batch. Recently, I’ve really been into baking more small-batch or single-serve desserts (like my Gallete for one). Something about the variety of a different treat every day has a certain appeal that tends to beat out normal batch-style recipes as of late.
What You Need To Make These Gluten Free Fudgy Brownies:
All Purpose Gluten free flour (I used King Arthur’s as Xanthan gum is already in it)
Baking soda
Butter (salted or unsalted, I used Earth Balance’s dairy free butter as that’s what I had on hand)
Light brown sugar
Cane sugar
Egg yolk
Butter
Your Favorite Chocolate bar (I used Lilly’s Salted Caramel Chocolate Bar)
Sea Salt
Vanilla extract
The Importance of freezing the dough
As with many Gluten-Free recipes, it is essential that you freeze the dough for at least 30 minutes. By freezing the dough it limits the spread of the cookie to the ideal-typical cookie size we all know.
Looking for more small-batch and single-serve recipes? Check out my other recipes below:
The perfect sweet and salty small-batch gluten-free cookies!
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp All-purpose gluten-free flour (I used King Arthur’s)
1/4 tsp baking soda
Heaping 1/4 tsp of sea salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
2 Tbsps of cane sugar/granulated sugar
1 room-temperature egg yolk beaten
1/4 cup unsalted softened butter
Heaping 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
1/3 cup of your favorite chocolate bar cut into chunks ( I used this one by Lilly’s to add a hint of salted caramel flavor to the mix)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Once complete, set aside
Add the sugars and softened butter in a medium-sized bowl, and mix them until they are fully combined. This will take about 2-3 minutes to mix by hand.
Add the beaten egg yolk, vanilla extract and salt to the medium-sized bowl until the dough has been fully combined.
Add the remaining ingredients, except for the chocolate chunks into the mixing bowl and stir until combined. Be sure to scrape the sides and that no clumps of flour are present.
Fold in the chocolate chunks.
Store the cookie dough in the freezer for 30-35 minutes.
Take out of the freezer and let the cookies sit out for 5 minutes. Then, using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough room for the cookies to spread. you don’t need to flatten these cookies so the scooped form is ideal.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. If you prefer these cookies slightly under-baked I recommend the shorter end.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them to cool on the baking sheet for 6-7 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack for an additional 10 minutes and enjoy!
You can enjoy these cookies for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Nutrition is roughly calculated using Lily’s chocolate
My low carb Buffalo Dip is packed with protein and flavor! It’s the perfect appetizer to enjoy at a game day potluck or a yummy lunch to pair with crackers or carrots and celery.
Here’s the Deets on this Healthy Recipe
To make this yummy dip you’ll need greek yogurt and cream cheese for the bulk of this recipe. The greek yogurt will be where we will get the added protein in addition to the chicken.
I swapped out the sour cream in this recipe with greek yogurt to boost the protein content and reduce the fat content as well.
I kept the classic parts of this dip the same though by using the buffalo sauce as the key for doctoring this up along with the cheese. You can certainly choose a lower fat cheese such as mozzarella, but for this recipe I used my favorite cheese, which is a 4 cheese blend.
Here’s The Key Ingredients:
Buffalo sauce
Greek yogurt
Cream cheese (softened)
Garlic powder
Shredded chicken
Cheese of choice
Green onions
You are going to need a pretty large bowl for this recipe as the yield is a generous 8×8 dip that is Thick.
I would also recommend getting some carrots, celery, and crackers to pair with this as it makes for a great crunchy combo!
It’s Super Simple
This dip is by far one of the quickest recipes you can make for a potluck or even as a part of your meal prep for the week.
It’s as simple as
Let the cream cheese soften and combine everything in a bowl
Spread the contents from the bowl in an 8×8 pan and add half the shredded cheese on the first layer
Pour the remaining batter into the 8×8 pan and top with the rest of the cheese and bake for 30 minutes
Let cool and garnish with green onions
Bam, just like that a Low Carb Buffalo Dip is done!
Recent Comments