{"id":3366,"date":"2020-12-22T05:40:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T05:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/?p=3366"},"modified":"2022-09-15T17:42:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T17:42:46","slug":"best-healthy-monster-cookies-vegan-gluten-free-refined-sugar-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/best-healthy-monster-cookies-vegan-gluten-free-refined-sugar-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Healthy Monster Cookies (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is only 3 sleeps away and my son is so excited! I can&#8217;t have it be Christmas without sharing the best healthy monster cookies! These are my son&#8217;s favorite cookie to make and you better bet we will be making these for Santa on Christmas Eve! He&#8217;s obsessed with anything rainbows and little chocolate candies, so these are his most requested cookie to make.<\/p>\n<p>These healthy monster cookies are so delicious and made with wholesome ingredients. Who doesn&#8217;t love peanut butter and chocolate together?! I love the almond flour in these cookies and the mini chocolate chips. If you are vegan and gluten-free, make sure your chocolate candies are too!<\/p>\n<p>These peanut butter based cookies are studded with chewy oats and tasty little bits of chocolate. They are so fun to make and dangerously addicting to eat. It&#8217;s the perfect kid-friendly, healthier monster cookie that is sure to make everyone smile.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3367\" src=\"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4734-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Best Healthy Monster Cookies (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4734-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4734-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4734-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4734.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3368\" 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free)\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4792-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4792-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4792-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4792.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3374\" src=\"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4804-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Best Healthy Monster Cookies (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4804-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4804-600x900.jpg 600w, 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3376\" src=\"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4821-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Best Healthy Monster Cookies (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4821-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4821-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4821-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_4821.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-5798\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"5798\" data-servings=\"18\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-rosemary\"><div class=\"header\">\n\t<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Best Healthy Monster Cookies (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">These are the best healthy monster cookies that are studded with yummy chocolate candies and chewy oats in a peanut butter based cookie.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nutsaboutgreens.com\/staging\/wprm_print\/best-healthy-monster-cookies-vegan-gluten-free-refined-sugar-free\" style=\"color: #fff;background-color: #555;border-color: #555;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-button wprm-recipe-link-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"5798\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">natural, drippy peanut butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure maple syrup<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coconut sugar (or brown sugar)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">avocado oil (or any oil)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">almond flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">rolled oats<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mini vegan chocolate chips<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chocolate candies, plus more for topping (make sure it\u2019s vegan and GF)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-5798-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-5798-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"5798\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5798-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5798-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium bowl, make the flax egg by combining the ground flaxseed and water. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5798-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, add the almond flour, oats, salt, and baking soda. Whisk until combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5798-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the bowl with the flax egg, add the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined and smooth.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5798-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the wet to the dry. Mix with a spatula until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and chocolate candies. Use a cookie scoop (mine is 1.5 Tbsp) and scoop dough onto the baking sheet. Place some extra chocolate candies on top and slightly flatten the tops of the cookies, they don\u2019t spread much. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 10-15 minutes. They will continue to firm up and set more. Transfer cookies onto a wire rack and cool completely. Enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">18<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">valeria.chao<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is only 3 sleeps away and my son is so excited! I can&#8217;t have it be Christmas without sharing the best healthy monster cookies! These are my son&#8217;s favorite cookie to make and you better bet we will be making these for Santa on Christmas Eve! He&#8217;s obsessed with anything rainbows and little 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