Monster Cookie Granola (Healthier, Gluten Free)

caitlinbrae — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:59:15 +0000

Monster cookie granola consists of rolled oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter, roasted peanuts and m&ms. It makes perfect clusters which is perfect for snacking!

This granola makes perfect chunky clusters.

It is loaded with chocolate, peanut butter, roasted peanuts and m&ms.

Monster cookie granola can be made gluten free by using gluten free oats.

It is the perfect breakfast or snack to make for a crowd.

You’ll need the below ingredients to whip up this monster cookie granola.

Oats: Oats are the main ingredient, we will use 3 cups.

Peanuts: Peanuts add some crunch to this granola. I like using roasted and salted.

Chocolate chips: I love these chocolate chips but feel free to use your favorite!

M&M’s: Next up, we will add M&Ms as they are a main ingredient in monster cookies.

Flaxseed meal, optional but recommended: Adding in 1/4 cup of flaxseed meal adds fiber and nutrients.

Salt: A pinch of salt will help enhance the flavor.

Peanut butter: Another main ingredient = peanut butter! I find that all natural creamy peanut butter works best.

Coconut sugar: We will use 1/3 cup of coconut sugar to sweeten things up!

Honey, or maple syrup: Another all natural sweetener to help hold everything together and add sweetness. feel free to use either honey or maple syrup.

Water, or coconut oil: Adding water or coconut oil to the wet ingredients helps mix everything together.

Vanilla extract: Lastly, a tablespoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavors.

Monster cookies are cookies loaded with oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter and M&Ms. They are essentially a mix between an oatmeal cookie and a peanut butter cookie with some added mix ins.

I took the classic monster cookie recipe and made it into granola!

Follow the below steps to make this monster cookie granola.

Firstly, combine all the dry ingredients. In a large bowl add the oats, peanuts, chocolate chips, m&m’s, flaxseed meal and salt.

Secondly, whisk together all the wet ingredients. Grab a medium bowl and add the peanut butter, honey, coconut sugar, water, and vanilla extract.

Thirdly, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined. Now dump the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Next, pat down the granola using a spatula or spoon. You want the granola to be in a flat and even layer on the baking sheet.

Bake at 300 for 18 minutes.

Finally, let the granola fully cool. This last step is key to making large clusters! Do not mix or stir. Turn off the oven and let the granola cool for 2 hours.

Once it has fully cooled, break it into clusters and enjoy!

How to store this healthy granola recipe

Store the cooled granola in an airtight container in the fridge. Keeping the granola in the fridge makes it last much longer. You can leave it in the fridge for up to a week (plus a few more days lol).

Other granola recipes you’ll love!

If you love this healthy granola recipe, certainly to try some of my other granola recipes below.

The Best Peanut Butter and Jelly Chex Mix Granola

Classic Maple Walnut Granola (with chocolate, craisins and coconut)

The Most Delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola

The Best Cluster Granola

Simple and Healthy 5 Seed Power Bars

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Healthier Monster Cookie Granola

Healthier monster cookie granola consists of rolled oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter, roasted peanuts and m&ms. It makes perfect clusters which is perfect for snacking!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword easy granola recipe, gluten free granola, healthy granola recipe, monster cookie, Monster cookie granola

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 2

Servings

Calories 341kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

3 cups oats
1 cup peanuts
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup m&m's
¼ cup flaxseed meal
½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
⅓ cup coconut sugar
2 tbsp coconut oil or water
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
First, combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl: oats, peanuts, chocolate chips, m&m's, flaxseed meal and salt. Mix and set aside.
Second, whisk together all the wet ingredients in a medium bowl: peanut butter, honey, coconut sugar, water, and vanilla extract.
Now pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined. Then dump the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Pat down the granola using a spatula or spoon. You want the granola to be in a flat and even layer on the baking sheet.
Bake at 300 for 18 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the granola fully cool. Do not mix or stir. This last step is key to making large clusters!
Once it has fully cooled, break it into clusters and enjoy!

Nutrition

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