What's a PBOC cookie? Why Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, of course! Also known as my family's favorite homemade cookie.
Why do I like them so much? They are made with 1/2 white whole wheat flour and 1/2 all-purpose flour, plus a bunch of whole grain oats. Add in some natural peanut butter (the kind with no added sugar) for protein and high-quality chocolate chips and you've got a satisfying cookie that is practically healthy!
Why do my boys like them so much? They taste incredibly delicious!
PBOC Cookies*
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup white whole wheat flour (or whole wheat flour)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 cup chocolate chips (or carob chips)
Mix dry ingredients together in a medium bowl and put aside. Beat butter and both sugars together until smooth. Mix in eggs, one at a time. Then add peanut butter and vanilla and mix well. Add dry ingredients in two batches, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto un-greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
*Mindful Momma recommends organic ingredients whenever possible.
Do you have a favorite, almost-healthy cookie recipe? Please share!
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Oh, nom! Love when treats are healthified :).
Posted by: Jen {The Wholehearted Life} | September 13, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Me too Jen - I'm always doctoring up recipes to make them healthier!!
Posted by: Micaela | September 13, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Me too Jen - I'm always doctoring up recipes to make them healthier!!
Posted by: Micaela | September 13, 2011 at 10:01 AM
These look so good! Saving this for a rainy day...
Posted by: Kathy | September 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Perfect treat for a rainy day! :)
Posted by: Micaela | September 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM
This might be a silly question but, what is the difference between whole wheat flour and white whole wheat?
Posted by: lee | September 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM
I made these yesterday, and they are delicious! A new family favorite. Thanks for the recipe!
Posted by: Heather | September 15, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Hi Lee - good question! White whole wheat is a type of whole wheat flour that is a bit milder than regular whole wheat but has a higher fiber content than all-purpose flour. A great compromise if you (or your kids) don't love whole wheat. Here's a post I wrote about it: http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2007/06/white_whole_whe.html
Posted by: Micaela | September 16, 2011 at 09:14 AM
I'm so glad to hear that Heather - glad you liked them!
Posted by: Micaela | September 16, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Great tips, really enjoying your blog. Thank you for sharing all your ideas
Posted by: Hypnotherapy London | September 19, 2011 at 02:18 AM
We made these today-- we are always looking for a riff on an old favorite. They smell pretty excellent.
Posted by: Anne-Marie | September 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM