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Healthy Peanut Butter Blossoms

Relive childhood magic with a healthier twist! These Peanut Butter Blossoms are a delightful twist on a beloved classic. Soft, chewy, and packed with the perfect peanut butter and chocolate combination, they're a guilt-free indulgence. Crafted with wholesome ingredients, these cookies are quick, easy, and require just seven pantry staples. Enjoy a nostalgic treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromise.
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Peanut Butter Blossoms Overview

  • Nostalgia inducing classic: The classic Peanut butter blossoms, with a healthier twist. 

  • Soft and Chewy: The peanut butter combined with the almond flour create this incredibly soft chewy cookie. 

  • Quick and easy- This recipe comes together in roughly 5 minutes! But the refrigeration is key here. It’s perfect to whip together then leave in your fridge until ready to bake. 

  • Versatility: Swap out peanut butter for almond butter for a paleo nut butter gem. 

Peanut Butter Blossoms are a holiday baking staple in my family, evoking fond memories of time spent with my mom. The soft, chewy texture and irresistible peanut butter and chocolate combo are pure magic. I wanted to recreate that beloved taste but with a healthier spin.

I often refer to these cookies as Peanut Butter Gems, instead of using a classic Hershey kiss, I swap them out with HU paleo chocolate gems that perfectly fit these cookies.

These cookies capture the essence of the classic peanut butter blossoms while using wholesome ingredients. They’re just as satisfying but better for you. With a quick prep time and simple ingredients, they’re a perfect treat anytime. 

Helpful tips and substitutions

Refrigerating dough-When using almond flour, it’s important to remember the flour needs to rehydrate with your liquid ingredients, otherwise you will end up with a flat cookie. This is why refrigerating the dough is key here! A minimum of 1 hour refrigeration time is needed. 

Paleo Version–If you wanted to make these cookies paleo you could easily substitute the peanut butter for almond butter or other nut butter of choice.  

Chocolates- Can be substituted as well! My go to chocolate of choice for all my baking are Hu Gems. They are made with only three ingredients, organic fair trade coconut butter, organic cacao, and unrefined coconut sugar, which makes these vegan and paleo. But if you are okay with eating refined sugar you could use the classic Hershey kisses in this recipe. 

Ingredients needed for these healthy peanut butter blossoms

  • Peanut butter or nut butter

  • Coconut sugar

  • Egg

  • Vanilla

  • Paleo Flour mix (I like Bobs Redmill)

  • Hu gems (Paleo Chocolate)

There are several reasons why I use coconut sugar in my recipes; It’s a low glycemic sugar and won’t raise you blood sugar levels, its paleo friendly and it has a wonderful brown sugar essence which gives these cookies a rich caramel flavor, just like brown sugar does and it also keeps these cookies soft and tender. 

How to make healthy peanut butter blossoms

  1. Whisk together your peanut butter, sugar, egg and vanilla.

  2. Combine your paleo flour mix (I recommend Bobs Redmill) and your baking soda. Mix until well combined. 

  3. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.

  4. Roll dough into balls placing 2-3 inches apart from each other and press the Gem chocolate in the center.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. 

Give these cookies a whirl, they do not disappoint! Personally, I am team soft and chewy, but you could be team crisp and crunchy, just bake a couple minutes longer.

Try These Other Delicious Cookies!

Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Paleo Molasses Cookies

Paleo Pecan Pie Bars

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Healthy Peanut Butter Blossoms

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Indulge in a nostalgic treat with a healthier twist! These Peanut Butter Gems aka peanut butter blossoms capture the essence of classic Peanut Butter Blossoms while using wholesome ingredients. Soft, chewy, and bursting with the beloved peanut butter and chocolate combo, they're a guilt-free delight
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 14 Cookies

Equipment

  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Peanut butter Creamy (for paleo version substitute almond butter) room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Paleo Mix bobs redmill
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 14 Hu gem chocolates or other large paleo chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In large bowl whisk together softened room temperature peanut butter, coconut sugar, egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add paleo flour mix and baking soda. Mix until well combined.
  • Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheet 2-3 inches apart from each cookie. Insert hu gem chocolate into the middle of each ball pressing the chocolate down, slightly flattening out the cookie.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 min. Allow to cool for 30 minutes and enjoy!
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Hi! I’m Jenn. Welcome to Tinhateats. Most my recipes are a mix of gluten free, paleo and whole30. I like to recreate recipes that are made healthier and I hope my recipes inspire you to try something new! Follow along for real food recipes!

 

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