Gluten Free Monster Cookies
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
20 Minutes
Yields
24 Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup refined coconut oil, softened
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegan granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup all-purpose gluten free rice flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups steel cut oats
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts, if desired
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir peanut butter, coconut oil, brown sugar and granulated sugar until well mixed. Stir in applesauce, flaxseed and vanilla until smooth. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, raisins and peanuts.
2. Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets by packed level 1/4-cupfuls. Press down slightly.
3. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown and tops of cookies are set. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet. Carefully remove to cooling racks; cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
Notes
Hard to eat just one! You can always substitute some of these ingredients to make them also vegan.