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protein monster mash cookies on white surface with candy eyeballs and plastic spiders around

1-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Protein Monster Mash Cookies for Halloween

Spooky meets nutritious in these vegan chocolate protein monster mash cookies! Packed with plant-based protein, naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and decorated with candy eyes and dye-free candy coated chips for Halloween fun.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 9 Cookies

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sunflower seed butter or nut butter of your choice
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar or refined sugar-free substitute of your choice
  • 1 large flax egg - see instructions
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup vegan chocolate protein powder
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup dye-free candy coated chocolate chips
  • 24 –36 vegan candy eyeballs 2–3 per cookie
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon milk oat, almond, or dairy, if dough feels dry

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    parchment lined baking sheet
  • Make flax Egg: In a small bowl, mix together 3 tbsp water and 1 tbsp ground flax. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until it forms a gel like consistency. This acts as our egg replacer and helps bind everything together!
    INGREDIENTS to make monster mash cookies in clear glass bowls on white surface
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sunflower seed butter, coconut sugar, flax egg, and vanilla until smooth.
    sunflower seed butter, coconut sugar, flax egg, and vanilla whisked in clear bowl until smooth
  • Add protein powder, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a thick dough forms.
    protein powder, almond flour, baking soda, and salt added into clear bowl and mixed
  • Fold in the dye-free candy-coated chocolate chips.
    candy-coated dye-free chocolate chips folded into the mosnter mash cookie dough
  • Using a small cookie scoop or ice cream scoop, scoop the dough into 9-12 balls (about 2 tablespoons each). Roll the dough together using your hands so that it all sticks together and gently flatten into cookie shapes.
    monster mash protein cookie dough scooped inot 9 cookies on baking sheet
  • Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft. Gently press 2–3 candy eyeballs into each cookie while they are still warm so that they’ll stick better. I like to also press in a few extra dye-free candy coated chocolate chips. Don't press too hard or you will press right into the center of the cookie.
    cooked protein monster mash cookies with candy eyes added on top in baking pan
  • Cool on the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring. Cookies will firm up as they cool.
    hand holding up a protein monster mash cookie with others in background

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Notes

 

Macros Per Cookie (if making 9):

  • Protein: 9 g
  • Calories: 264
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Fat: 17 g

Storage:

These protein cookies stay fresh in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. They freeze well for up to three months.