no bake monster cookies ! (Gluten free& vegan)

Blog Post: No-Bake Monster Cookies (5-Ingredient, Gluten-Free)

There’s something about monster cookies that just hits every craving—sweet, salty, chewy, and loaded with colorful crunch. And when you make them no-bake and only 5 ingredients? Total win.

These no-bake monster cookies are the easiest treat you’ll make all week. They’re made with pantry staples, come together in under 10 minutes, and don’t require an oven. That makes them perfect for summer, busy weekdays, or those “I-need-something-sweet-NOW” moments.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Just 5 Ingredients – Nothing complicated here. Everything might already be in your pantry.
• No Baking Required – Keep the oven off and still enjoy a cookie that feels indulgent.
• Kid-Approved + Mom-Approved – My girls devour these, and I love knowing exactly what’s in them.
• Gluten-Free + Naturally Sweetened – No flour, no refined sugar, just wholesome sweetness from maple syrup and coconut sugar alternatives.

No bake monster cookies

These are the kinds of treats that feel indulgent but are secretly simple and nourishing. Keep a stash in your freezer and thank yourself later. I hope your whole family loves them as much as mine does!

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 days days

Servings 10

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups quick oats – You can pulse rolled oats a few times in a blender if needed.
• 2/3 cup natural peanut butter – Creamy works best, but use what you love.
• 1/4 cup coconut milk – Adds moisture and richness.
• 1/3 cup maple syrup – For that natural sweetness.
• 1/4 cup dye-free chocolate candies – Like Unreal, YumEarth, or your fave M&M-style alternative.

Instructions

 

• .Warm it up: In a saucepan over low heat, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut milk until smooth.
• Mix it in: Add the oats and stir until fully coated and combined.
• Scoop and chill: Use a cookie scoop to portion onto a parchment-lined tray. Press in your candy-coated chocolates while the cookies are still soft.
• Set: Chill in the fridge or freezer until firm—about 20–30 minutes.

Author: Ali Jenkins

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