Today is National Peanut Butter Day, so I thought I’d do a roundup of the gluten-free peanut butter recipes shared here previously on gfe. If you’re a peanut butter lover, I think you’ll love all these recipes! But don’t dismay if you can’t eat peanut butter, every one of these recipes can be made with almond butter or SunButter (sunflower seed butter) instead. You can probably even use other nut butters and some nut-free friends are big fans of WOWBUTTER.
Just FYI, making your own nut or seed butter does not have to be difficult. I have even made my own cashew butter only using roasted cashws and my mini chopper before. Seriously. But let’s get to the recipes, shall we?
~ Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies ~ Let’s start with the peanut butter recipe that is made most often in my home—an absolute favorite of ours! These are not the oft-shared version that just calls for peanut butter, an egg, and granulated sugar. As I say in my post, that cookie recipe is just “okay” in my personal opinion. However, using brown sugar and two more ingredients that the recipe I use calls for make these cookies phenomenal.
It’s such a flexible recipe, too. Use creamy or chunky nut or seed butter. Use brown sugar or coconut palm sugar. Add mini chocolate chips or chocolate chunks. And so on and so forth. There are just so many ways you can make these cookies!
Gluten-Free Flourless Peanut (or Nut or Sun) Butter Cookies
~ Peanut Butter Chocolate Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies.~ Now take those Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies and spread Nutella between two of them for these amazing sandwich cookies! For a dairy-free version, use my Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut “Double Nutella” Spread instead of Nutella.
~ Cookie S’mores ~ Yes, I said Cookie S’mores! My flourless nut butter cookies also come into play with this recipe. I will never ever have the patience to make gluten-free graham crackers and, to be perfectly honest, I think I have come up with a far better solution than traditional S’mores. These Cookie S’mores are easy to make and so very satisfying.
I used Flourless Peanut Butter Almond Cookies as the base for these Cookie S’mores, but I’ve also used my Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies and Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies with rave reviews. And, yes, you can totally make Cookie S’mores in your oven. With no guilt whatsoever. But come warm weather, enjoy them around the campfire for sure.
Flourless Almond Butter/Peanut Butter Cookie S’mores
~ Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Now what if you need an egg-free version of my Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies? Well, gfe readers have used both flax and chia gel eggs successfully to make these recipes, but I wanted to offer other egg-free versions.
In my first attempt, I used a banana to replace the egg. If you like bananas and can safely eat them, I think you will enjoy this recipe! Plus, it’s a great way to use that brown banana that’s been staring at us from the counter.
Flourless Banana Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
~ Flourless Egg-Free Nut Butter Cookies with the Secret Ingredient ~ For my second attempt at an egg-free version, I used another ingredient that provides fat and creaminess. As with bananas, we often have just a little bit of this particular ingredient left over as well so a treat recipe that capitalizes on its characteristics is a true win-win.
Learn what that secret ingredient is in these Flourless Egg-Free Nut Butter Cookies. Note that the photo shows a couple of variations of this recipe.
Two Versions of Secret Ingredient Flourless Nut Butter Cookies
~ Double Chocolate Nut Butter Oaties ~ We are also pretty fond of these cookies. They make for great, healthy “desserts.”
Double Chocolate Nut (or Seed) Butter Oaties
~ Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies ~ During our Home for the Holidays event, Hallie of Daily Bites shared another peanut butter cookie recipe that used oats, her Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies. This recipe came from Hallie’s cookbook, The Pure Kitchen. (By the way, speaking of cookies, you should know that Hallie is also the author of Super Healthy Cookies: 50 Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes for Delicious and Nutritious Treats.)
Her Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are terrific when made like traditional cookies, but I loved the thickness and texture of the batter and couldn’t resist makings some cut-out cookies, too.
Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies from Daily Bites
Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies from Daily Bites Turned Into Cut-out Cookies
~ Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies ~ The peanut butter in these treats from Simply Living Healthy comes from peanut butter chips. There are both chocolate chips and peanut butter chips plus finely chopped chocolate. Oh yeah, they’re GOOD!
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies from Simply Living Healthy
~ Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Crispy Rice Bars ~ These mouth-watering bars from Kyra Bussanich of Kyra’s Bake Shop deliver on both visual appeal and taste! I mean who doesn’t love rice crispy bars? But with chocolate and peanut butter added, these treats are a huge “Wow!” This recipe was shared from Krya’s Sweet Cravings cookbook.
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Truffle Crispy Rice Bars from Kyra Bussanich
Let me tell you, this cake is one excellent recipe. Especially if you love peanut butter and chocolate together and anything, absolutely anything, with hot fudge in the title! This cake is gluten free, dairy free, and is made in your slow cooker.
Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Cake from Amy Green
~ Peanut Butter Muffins ~ With or without chocolate chips, these muffins are a wonderful way to start your day! We like some muffins “plain” and some with chocolate chips. Both are delicious!
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Muffins from gfe
~ Sneaky Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins ~ This peanut butter muffin recipe from my friend Kathryn (aka ChaCha, at ChaCha’s Gluten-Free Kitchen) is flourless. Isn’t that amazing? Kathryn uses a secret ingredient to create that feat. You’ll want to check that out for sure but I want to tell you that Kathryn made these muffins for Mr. GFE and me and we loved them!
Sneaky Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins from ChaCha’s Gluten-Free Kitchen
~ Black Magic Peanut Butter ~ This peanut butter spread recipe from Chocolate-Covered Katie can be made in 30 seconds! Surprisingly, there is no chocolate included in this recipe. Another one of my favorite ingredients delivers the star power in this Black Magic Peanut Butter. Check it out.
Black Magic Peanut Butter Spread from Chocolate-Covered Katie
Now those are all sweet recipes, but what if you are looking for savory recipes that use peanut butter (or almond butter, other nut butter, or Sunbutter)? Well, here are two that you will probably enjoy (particularly this time of year). I did.
~ Moroccan Spiced Tomato Soup from Ricki Heller. This tomato soup is rich and delicious. I made it once for a gluten-free, vegan Thanksgiving celebration and everyone loved it!
Moroccan Spiced Tomato Soup from Ricki Heller
~ West African Chicken and Peanut Stew from The Whole Gang and Kalyn’s Kitchen (Diane only slightly adapted Kalyn’s recipe and got Kalyn’s permission to share her recipe. That’s a terrific example of blogging etiquette, I might add.) Only a small amount of peanut butter is needed for this delightful stew.
West African Chicken and Peanut Stew from Kalyn’s Kitchen & The Whole Gang
A Few More Recipes Made Using SunButter or Almond Butter
Although these recipes are made using SunButter or almond butter, peanut butter can easily be subbed in.
~ Disappearing Mounds Cookies ~ These cookies earn their name. Click the link to read more.
Paleo Disappearing Mounds Cookies from gfe
~ Flourless Brownies ~ I consider these brownies healthy enough to eat for breakfast!
Flourless Brownies from gfe
~ No-Bake Almond Chocolate Double Coconut Cookies ~ These cookies are a slightly different but still very delicious, take on the classic no-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies.
My Version of Those Classic No-Bake Cookies
Enjoy!
Originally published January 24, 2014; updated January 24, 2021.
laurie says
Thanks so much for posting these recipes. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself, and a bit deprived with the gf lifestyle. When I saw that first recipe, and how very simple it was I had to try it because I could not believe it would work with so few ingredients. I don’t know how it works but it was FABULOUS! It was just what I needed to remind me that I CAN do this!
Shirley says
Hi Laurie–It looks like you are new here–welcome! 🙂 I’m so glad that you loved these cookies. I’m all about making it easy with few ingredients and no special ingredients when possible. 😉 Yes, you CAN do this for sure! Once you have a few “tried and true” recipes under your belt it makes things so much easier. Be sure to look at my Getting Started section here. There are some very helpful printable tip sheets that will help you get in the gfe frame of mind. Also, take a look at my Recipe Index where you’ll find more simple and delish recipes. 🙂
Shirley
Rochelle says
Oh, this makes me want to go bake some cookies RIGHT NOW!
Shirley says
Hi Rochelle–Good to see you again. 🙂 I hope you made some yummy cookies. 😉
Shirley
Ricki says
Such a great roundup! Oh, how I miss peanut butter. And PB sandwich cookies with nutella filling–oh, my!!! Sounds incredible. Thanks so much for including my Moroccan Spiced PB Tomato Soup, too, Shirley! 🙂
Shirley says
Hi Ricki–Thanks! Well, without peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, and sun butter can make some delightful treats. 😉 And it’s a pleasure to share your wonderful tomato soup recipe with folks. 🙂
Shirley
Ina Gawne says
National Peanut Butter Day? I did not know about it. Love all of your cookie recipes Shirley – they look fabulous!
Shirley says
Ina–I always miss these holidays on my own. It’s only through other blogger friends that I manage to know a few of these special food days. 😉 Sharing the peanut butter love was a spur-of-the-moment decision, but felt like the right thing to do! 🙂
Thanks, dear!
Shirley
Fatcat says
Did you read my mind or what?! Yesterday one of my friends called me and said her sister in law was giving away 10 pounds of better batter (don’t know why) and did I want it and another friend emailed me to let me know that a local store was having a sale on peanut butter, a small jar (that’s usually about 289) for 99 cents. So I have 10 JARS of peanut butter and 10 POUNDS of better batter!!!!!!!!!
I was going to try and lose the 10 pounds I gained at Christmas but that may have to wait.
Shirley says
Hey there, Fatcat!–Long time no see! how did I not know about your gluten-free blog? I knew about your homeschooling blog, but I didn’t know about Gluten-Free What Can I Eat? I saw a lot of good looking recipes there, too. 🙂 Congrats on the peanut butter and Better Batter score! I know many who love Better Batter. I’d probably love it, too, if I tried it. This really is a post that has perfect timing for you! Enjoy all your treats! The only recipe that uses both those ingredients would be that Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Cake … that is to die for!
Shirley
Alyssa says
Great peanut butter ideas! I made some homemade paleo almond butter and coconut cookies yesterday…oops, ate the whole batch while making dinner!
Shirley says
Hi Alyssa–Good to see you. 🙂 There can never be enough peanut/nut/sun butter ideas, right? Your cookies sound fabulous! I don’t blame you for eating them all. Almond butter and coconut together are magical IMO. 😉
Shirley
amber says
Ha ha…I never knew such a day existed. Well, I’ve been told peanut butter is quite delicious. I’m deathly allergic, so I cannot attest to it myself. At any rate, all the recipes look great. I’ve had good success using nut butters (such as almond, cashew, walnut, pecan, ect) in place of peanut or even seed butters. It’s funny, I make sunflower seed butter for my kiddos and it smells very much like peanut butter to me (and thus can’t eat it). I’m passing this post along to my die-hard peanut loving friends! 🙂
Have a great weekend, Shirley.
–Amber
Shirley says
Hey dear–Yes, you need to stay away from the peanut butter! I’m glad you’ve had such success with nut butter and see butter though. I agree with you that sun butter smells like peanut butter. Thanks for sharing, dear! Hoping you are having a wonderful weekend, too. 🙂 The temps were in the 40s today. It felt wonderful!
xo,
Shirley
Lynne L says
Going to a baby shower tomorrow & making double choc nut butter oaties and banana nut butter choc chip cookies to take along!!! I was wondering what GF goodies to take & then came home to your lovely email just in time! Thanks my dear! ps I’m going to use peanut butter in the banana ones…just think there’s something about the combination that rocks! I wonder how many will actually make it into the basket LOL!
Shirley says
Hi Lynne–Obviously, I’m not replying to your comments in order. 😉 Anyway, I’m so glad the timing worked out for you! I agree that it is very hard to resist sampling while baking. 😉
Shirley
Kalyn says
How fun; when I saw the post on FB I didn’t realize my peanut butter chicken dish was part of it. I love that recipe; glad Diane enjoyed it too.
And I LOVE peanut butter cookies. Of course I hardly ever make or eat cookies, but they’re at the top of my list.
Shirley says
Hi Kalyn–Well, since that usually happens to me when I’m reading posts of yours, I’m tickled to be able to return the favor. 😉 I’m glad you don’t make or eat cookies too often because that means you have more time to share all those other amazing recipes with us. And we need your fantastic main dishes, side dishes, and salads! 🙂
Shirley
Lynne L says
Kalyn, your pb chicken dish sounds awesome…I’m going to try it this week (we’re having jerk chicken today already marinated so it won’t be this weekend). I love the combination…can’t wait! Thanks to you, Diane & Shirley!
Shirley says
Lynne–Hope you’ll report back on the chicken dish, too. 🙂
Shirley
laura says
hi,
i am thinking about making the pb fudge cake for Easter. However, i’m completely blind and am having trouble imagining how i would get the finnished cake out of the slow cooker without making a huge mess. can anyone provide me with the technique they used to do this?
thanks in advance!
Shirley says
Hi Laura–This cake is more like a pudding cake so you won’t be trying to remove a traditional cake all in one piece. Using a large spoon type utensil will work just fine. 🙂
Shirley
Alene says
You are killing me! My favorite thing is peanut butter, and I can eat it out of the jar with a spoon. Sighhhh.
Shirley Braden says
Hi Alene!–I have to admit that doing this post today definitely had my mouth watering many times! The last cookies I made were my Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies. They went quickly and I am ready to make them again, although the family has requested a different recipe. I am the baker so we shall see. LOL I also can’t stop thinking about the Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Brownies in this post! Sometimes “thinking” is enough for me but not always. 😉
Shirley