Low Fat Monster Cookies
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Monster Cookies—a lighter spin on the classic treat that doesn't skimp on flavor! Packed with hearty rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and bursts of sweetness from mini chocolate chips and M&M candies, this recipe brings all the fun without unnecessary calories. By swapping unsalted butter with unsweetened applesauce, these cookies maintain moistness while reducing fat content. Perfectly chewy with golden edges, they bake up in just 12 minutes, making them the ideal quick and satisfying dessert. Whether you're craving a healthier snack or a crowd-pleasing treat, these cookies are sure to be a hit! Keywords: low fat cookies, healthy dessert, monster cookies recipe, oatmeal peanut butter cookies, quick baking recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup mini M&M candies
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Mix in the peanut butter until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini M&M candies with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.9 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.4 g | 307% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 327 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 2931 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 527.7 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.4 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 281.1 g | ||
| Protein | 85.2 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 1970 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
