Super Simple "Monster" Cookies

You're simple and sweet

Why do they call you monster?

You do not scare me!

These debuted in class last week and somehow I agreed to write a poem about them. I can never resist a haiku!

"Monster Cookies" generally have a bunch of goodies in them with a base of a nut butter and oatmeal. According to a quick google search, they are "the Frankenstein's monster of the cookie world - a mashup of different components."

What I love about these -- besides the super moist texture and perfectly balanced flavor -- is how simple they are to make. Even for the "non-bakers," this one is doable.

Super Simple Monster Cookie (vegan + gluten free)

Ingredients

3/4 cup tahini

3/4 cup coconut sugar (I used a little less)

3 1/2 tablespoons almond milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 1/2 cups gluten free oats

1/3 dark vegan chocolate chips (these are my fav - nut, soy and diary free)

Other optional add ins: 1/3 cup raisins, 1/4 cup nuts

And if you aren't a fan of tahini, try another nut butter like almond or sunflower

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, add tahini, coconut sugar, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and salt and combine until well blended.

Add oats dark chocolate and any other add-in; mix until all of the ingredients are incorporated.

Using a spoon, scoop the batter onto your baking sheet  Bake cookies for 10 minutes and let cool for another 10 minutes.

Enjoy!

See other vegan cookie recipes.

See other general vegan recipes.

Photo and recipe adapted from About to Sprout.

Michelle Marlahan
Where Self Care becomes Soul Care

Join me for a free live webinar on How to Create a Grief Altar to Ease Heartache | Instagram | Facebook