Name: Low Sodium Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted peanut butter; 1 egg; 1 cup sugar

These low sodium peanut butter cookies are rich, nutty, and naturally gluten-free. With no added salt or baking powder, they’re perfect for kidney-friendly diets and those watching their sodium. Just three pantry staples—unsalted peanut butter, sugar, and egg—make these cookies quick, easy, and delicious.

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Ingredients Needed

1 cup unsalted peanut butter: creamy or crunchy, with no added salt or oil.
1 egg: holds everything together.
1 cup sugar: sweetens and helps with structure.

How To Make Low Sodium Peanut Butter Cookies

Preheat Oven & Prepare Tray:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, combine unsalted peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Whisk or stir until well mixed.

Shape Cookies:
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place on baking sheet and repeat until all dough is used.

Press with Fork:
Gently press each dough ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern to flatten and shape.

Bake & Cool:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden. Let cookies cool on the tray for 10 minutes before eating.

Recipe Tips

Use unsalted peanut butter only—check the label for “no salt added.”
If dough is sticky, chill it for 10 minutes before shaping.
Fork marks help cookies bake evenly.
Let cookies cool fully to firm up texture.

How to Store & Reheat

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Fridge: Optional; keeps them extra chewy.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed bag up to 2 months. Thaw at room temp.

Nutrition Facts (Approx. per cookie)

Calories: 145
Sodium: 0–5 mg
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 9 g
Carbs: 13 g
Fibre: 1 g
Sugar: 11 g

FAQs

Is peanut butter high in sodium?
Regular peanut butter often is. Look for peanut butter labeled “unsalted” or “no salt added” to keep this a low sodium snack.

Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes! Just make sure it’s unsalted. Crunchy peanut butter adds great texture.

Do I need baking soda or flour?
Nope. These cookies don’t need either, making them a perfect low sodium, gluten-free dessert.

Why press with a fork?
It flattens the cookies for even baking and gives that classic peanut butter cookie look.

Are these cookies OK for a kidney-friendly diet?
Yes, when made with unsalted peanut butter, they’re a great salt-free treat.

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