Flourless Monster Cookies
Delight in these chewy, flourless monster cookies packed with oats, peanut butter, and colorful candy-coated chocolates for a naturally gluten-free, protein-rich treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Fold in candy-coated chocolates, dark chocolate chips, and walnuts if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set and edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra crunch, lightly toast the oats before mixing, or swap walnuts for pecans to vary the flavor.