3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies⏱ 15 min total

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Per 1 serving · 51 g · 3 ingredients

Calories
240
12%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    6.4g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    26g
    41% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    49% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (51 g) has 240 calories, with 6.4 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in niacin (21% DV).

Per 100 g
466cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.7g
Net carbs
25g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.3g
23 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Niacin21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E16%
  • Magnesium10%
  • Phosphorus14%
  • Copper13%
  • Manganese19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Divide into 1 tsp sized balls on a parchment-lined baking tray.

  4. 4

    Use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern.

  5. 5

    Bake for about 8-10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Note: Cookies may appear soft and undercooked when hot but will firm up as they cool.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (51 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A9 μg
1%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K0.1 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin3 mg
21%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
9%
Folate (B9)25 μg
6%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
2%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline33 mg
6%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium16 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
7%
Potassium152 mg
3%
Magnesium44 mg
10%
Phosphorus98 mg
14%
Zinc1 mg
7%
Copper0.1 mg
13%
Manganese0.4 mg
19%
Selenium3 μg
5%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.1 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.5 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline0.4 g—
Retinol9 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch1 g—
Sucrose23 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 63 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 240 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 46min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 29min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 20min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 34min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?

One serving of 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (1 serving) has 240 calories, which works out to 466 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies high in protein?

Not especially. It has 6.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?

13 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?

23 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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