Small Batch Gooey Monster Eye (Printable Version)
Flourless monster cookies packed with protein, peanut butter, oats, chocolate, and fun candy eyes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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6 tablespoons chocolate grass-fed beef isolate protein powder
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3 tablespoons gluten-free oats
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/4 cup natural peanut butter, stirred well
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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2 tablespoons almond milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins and Decoration
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2 tablespoons chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons M&M-type candies, plus extra for decorating
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Candy eyeballs, for decoration
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Sprinkles, for decoration
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate protein powder, gluten-free oats, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a fork until well blended.
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Add peanut butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
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Fold chocolate chips, sprinkles, and M&M-type candies into the dough until evenly distributed.
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Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop, yielding either 3 large or 6 smaller cookies. Press each portion gently to form cookie rounds.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until set and golden. If cookies remain soft, chill them in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to firm.
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While cookies are still warm, press candy eyeballs into the center of each. Add additional sprinkles or M&Ms if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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Stirring natural peanut butter thoroughly ensures even consistency in the dough.