Photo: Crunchy Peanut Butter Thins Recipe
These crunchy little cookies are a satisfying alternative to regular peanut butter cookies. Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids - look for them in specialty health food stores if you don't see them in the regular grocery store.
Ingredients
- Nonstick baking spray
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat or white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon wheat germ
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg white
- 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted (about 2 small squares)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil with a 1-inch overhang on all sides. Spray lightly with baking spray.
Combine both flours, oats, wheat germ, chia seeds if using, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, vegetable oil and egg white in another medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low until a wet and sandy mixture that holds together when squeezed. Turn the dough out into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely. Drizzle with the chocolate. Let the chocolate harden and break into eighteen 2-inch even pieces.
Per serving: Calories: 106; Total Fat: 5.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 3 grams; Total carbohydrates: 12 grams; Sugar: 5 grams; Fiber: 1 gram; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 76 milligrams
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By em<3cooking
on January 20, 2013
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I made these with flax seeds instead of chia, and crunchy instead of creamy peanut butter. But they were really good. I would cook them for only 20 minutes because after 23 i took them out a little overdone. But good anyway!!
By chia_girl
on November 20, 2012
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These cookies were delicious!!!! Specially since I added Ch Ch Ch Chia Omega-3 Chia seeds and I finished quite fast since I used my super handy Pogo Whisk which I got from Joseph Enterprises!!!! I totally recommend this product specially if you use the Chia Omega-3 Chia Seeds!!!!
By carolyncookswell
on November 08, 2012
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Yummy & addictive! Just the right level of sweetness. Will definately make again. I only needed to bake for 20 minutes. I used "whipped peanut butter" because that's what I had on hand and as I said above, it turned out great! The chia seeds add a really nice extra little crunch.
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