A Burst of Blue: Baking Peanut Butter Blueberry Oat Cookies
Peanut Butter Blueberry Oat Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Soak chia seeds in water for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, oats, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and bloomed chia seeds until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula to form a dough.
- Fold in blueberries and chopped peanuts.
- Divide the dough into 18 pieces and place on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Let cookies cool on the tray for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
The baker surveyed the kitchen, sunlight streaming through the window, casting golden highlights on the counter. There was a sense of promise in the air, the kind that only comes with the prospect of baking something special. Today, it was peanut butter blueberry oat cookies, a recipe that combined the richness of peanut butter, the brightness of blueberries, and the hearty satisfaction of oats.
The first task was simple yet rewarding—soaking the chia seeds. Watching the tiny seeds transform in water into a gel-like consistency felt almost magical, a reminder of the small wonders in baking. Meanwhile, the dry ingredients were mixed together: all-purpose flour, almond flour, oats, sugar, and a pinch of baking powder. The combination felt rustic yet elegant, promising a texture that would be both chewy and satisfying.
In another bowl, the baker whisked together melted coconut oil, peanut butter, and vanilla. The mixture glistened, smooth and fragrant. A splash of lemon juice added a touch of brightness, and the bloomed chia seeds were stirred in, bringing everything together in a creamy blend.
When the wet ingredients met the dry, the transformation began. A soft dough formed under the spatula’s guidance, a satisfying mix of textures and scents. Blueberries were carefully folded in, their vibrant colour standing out like gems against the golden dough. The chopped peanuts added a hint of crunch to what promised to be a chewy masterpiece.
The dough was divided into 18 portions, each one carefully shaped and placed on a parchment-lined tray. The oven, preheated and waiting, promised to turn these unassuming blobs into cookies that would delight both the eyes and the taste buds.
As the cookies baked, the kitchen filled with a warm, nutty aroma, mingled with the sweet and tart scent of blueberries. It was the kind of smell that made waiting almost unbearable. When the timer chimed, the baker pulled out the tray to reveal cookies with golden edges and specks of deep blue.
The cookies cooled slightly on the tray before being transferred to a rack. The baker couldn’t resist tasting one while it was still warm. The first bite was a revelation—soft, chewy oats, rich peanut butter, juicy bursts of blueberry, and the occasional crunch of peanut. It was a perfect balance of flavours and textures, a treat that was both indulgent and wholesome.
The baker packed some cookies into a tin, but not before setting aside a few for immediate enjoyment. Whether as a snack, breakfast, or dessert, these cookies promised to brighten any moment. And as the last few dishes were washed, the baker couldn’t help but feel a quiet pride. In this simple act of baking, joy had been created, one cookie at a time.
