Title: Zero Point Peanut Butter Cookies (Weight Watchers Friendly)
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 15-17 minutes
Yields: 12 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered peanut butter (such as PB2 or other similar brands)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (sugar-free sweetener like Stevia or Monk Fruit)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with cooking spray.
2. Mix the Ingredients:
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the powdered peanut butter with water until smooth.
- Add the sweetener, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until fully combined.
3. Form the Cookies:
- Scoop out small portions of the dough and roll them into balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
- Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly with a fork in a criss-cross pattern to create the classic peanut butter cookie look.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Serve:
- Once cooled, enjoy these guilt-free peanut butter cookies as a snack or dessert!
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 35
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fat: 1.5g
- Sugar: 1g
Note: These cookies are considered “zero points” on the Weight Watchers program if using powdered peanut butter and sugar-free sweeteners, but it’s always good to double-check with your plan.
These Zero Point Peanut Butter Cookies are a light and delicious treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without guilt!