Easy Gluten-Free Monster Cookies (Vegan, Flourless!)

Ingredients

• 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
• 2/3 cup maple syrup*
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 cups rolled oats ((use certified gluten-free oats as needed))
• 1/2 cup natural colored candy coated chocolate
• 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper (or use non-stick or lightly greased baking sheets). Set aside.

2. 2

   To a large mixing bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Stir well to combine.

3. 3

   Next add rolled oats, candy coated chocolate, and mini chocolate chips. Stir until the candy is evenly distributed.

4. 4

   Use a medium cookie scoop (or spoon) to scoop ~1 ½ Tbsp portions of dough and place on the baking sheet. Press with the palm of your hand to lightly flatten the dough — it may stick to your hands a little (that’s normal!). Top with extra candies (~1-2 per cookie).

5. 5

   Bake for 11-13 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly before enjoying. Let cool fully before storing any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. The cookie dough can also be scooped, lightly flattened, and frozen (layered between parchment paper to avoid sticking) and then baked for an extra 1-2 minutes from frozen.