Ingredients and Weight: - Rolled oats: 2 cups (100g) - Whole wheat flour: 1 cup (125g) - Baking soda: 1 tsp (5g) - Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp (2.5g) - Salt: 1/4 tsp (1g) - Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) - Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g) - Honey: 1/4 cup (60ml) - Eggs: 2 (100g) - Vanilla extract: 1 tsp (5ml) - Peanut butter: 1/2 cup (125g) - Chocolate chips: 1/2 cup (100g) - Dried cranberries: 1/2 cup (100g) - Chopped walnuts: 1/2 cup (100g)
Preparation Time: - 15 minutes
Cooking Time: - 15-18 minutes
Difficulty Level: - 1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. 4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. 5. Stir in peanut butter, chocolate chips, cranberries, and walnuts. 6. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set. 8. Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 450 per cookie - Fat: 20g - Carbohydrates: 60g - Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics: - Chewy, hearty, and flavorful - Loaded with nutritious ingredients - Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack
User Comments: - "These cookies are amazing! They're packed with flavor and so satisfying." - "I love that they're filled with healthy ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and dried fruit." - "They're the perfect way to start my day or enjoy as a mid-afternoon snack." - "I highly recommend trying these Monster Breakfast Cookies!" - "My kids absolutely love them and they're so easy to make."
Special Precautions and Tips: - For a vegan version, substitute melted vegan butter and maple syrup for honey. - If you don't have peanut butter, almond or cashew butter would also work well. - To make them extra indulgent, add a drizzle of maple or agave syrup on top before serving.