Healthy Monster Cookies - Sugar-Free

If you're a fan of the classic monster cookie—loaded with chocolate candies, peanut butter, and a chewy, satisfying texture—then you’re going to love this healthier twist. These healthy monster cookies are not only delicious but also made with simple, nutritious ingredients. Let's dive into how you can make these cookies your new favorite sweet treat.

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• Sugar-Free Lifestyle
• FAQ
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Top Tip
• Storage
• Equipment
• Other Healing Home Treats
• Sugar Free Monster Cookies

Living a sugar-free lifestyle became a bit hard in the last month of pregnancy. No matter what I tried I only could get Wylder to kick when I ate sugar.

I tried drinking kombucha, eating mangos, and other types of natural sugar and he would be still. The second I swallowed any sort of sugary substance he would start kicking up a storm. It was a good way for him to make his mama a wee bit crazy. It was also a good way to get my Trim Healthy Mama journey a bit derailed.

But getting a good kick count was worth my mental peace during that last month. So I succumbed to eating a bit of sugar each day to get him to kick.

On the way to work, it became a 'pregnancy tradition' for me to stop by our local coffee shop, and get a decaf coffee, and monster cookie. I would eat my cookie, the kid would come to life, and I would get my 'kick counts' for the day within a few minutes. Then he would settle down and I would barely feel him again.

That first time I ate those monster cookies to get him to kick, a sugar headache just about took me down. But as it is with sugar, my body quickly became used to it.

After having Wylder I've been detoxing from sugar again and found myself still with my 'monster cookie' cravings. These sugar-free monster cookies with sourdough are so good and taste close to those sugar-filled ones I ate during pregnancy!

Traditional monster cookies can be heavy on sugar and butter, but this healthier version maintains the beloved flavors and textures while cutting back on refined sugars and unhealthy fats. By swapping in natural sugar and sugar-free chocolate chips, you’re opting for better-for-you ingredients without compromising taste. These cookies are perfect for those who are looking to indulge without derailing their health goals.

Sugar-Free Lifestyle

Why live a sugar-free lifestyle? This blog is filled with reasons why living a sugar-free lifestyle can be beneficial to our health. We are living in a culture that consumes more sugar than at any other previous point in history. This has led to inflammation, weight problems, insomnia, memory fog, and more.

There are two types of 'sugar' that we consume on a daily basis; fructose, and glucose. You can read more about it in my "Best Natural Sweeteners" article, but here is the gist of it:

Fructose is naturally found in many plants like fruits. Most of the sugars found in processed food contain a combination of fructose and glucose which is primarily found in sucrose which usually comes from highly processed corn syrup. So while our sweet foods are originally derived from a natural source it is manipulated to a form our body cannot process well. Subsequently, our body gains weight, has health problems, and deals with uncontrollable blood sugar issues.

These healthy monster cookies are certainly not sweet-free, they are only sugar-free and use sweeteners like stevia to add sweetness back into a classic recipe! Ready to try and live a sugar-free lifestyle? Join me for my 5-day sugar challenge!

Can we still enjoy a healthy alternative to many of our beloved treats? Yes! Goodness yes! That is why I wrote "Sugar-Free Sweet Stuff"! Many of those recipes were inspired by other beloved recipes that were sugar filled.

These healthy monster cookies are fairly easy to make and great for pregnant or nursing mamas!

These would be considered a THM crossover.

FAQ

• Important - If you want your cookies to mound up and not spread out as much when cooking, put the dough in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. If you don't mind your cookies spreading out a bit, use the dough at room temperature and make much smaller cookies on the baking sheet. They will spread out when baked.
• You will want to use a sugar-free chocolate chip alternative. Bake Believe or Lily's Chocolate Chips are my personal favorite. Use extra chocolate chips if you want more chocolatey goodness!
• I recommend using rolled oats instead of quick cooking oats (quick oats) because the cookies will hold their structure better.
• You can use sourdough discard for this recipe. To be THM plan approved sourdough items need a 7-hour room temp ferment or a 24-hour fridge ferment. 1-hour room temp equals 3.5 hours in the refrigerator. If you want the best flavor out of these cookies, I find that using an active sourdough starter works best.
• Any combination of white, semi-sweet or, dark chocolate chips will work for this recipe.
• Use natural peanut butter and creamy peanut butter for the best cookies!
• Add a little bit of sea salt on the tops of the tops of the cookies for a sea salt monster cookie!

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• Eggs
• Soft butter
• Peanut butter
• Vanilla Extract
• Sourdough starter

Dry Ingredients

• THM Gentle Sweet
• Swerve Brown Sugar
• Oats
• Baking soda
• Mineral salt
• Sugar-free chocolate chips

Note- If you want to make these gluten free monster cookies, you will need to use gluten free oats

Instructions

You will know your cookies are done when they are golden brown around the edges.

Top Tip

If you want your cookies to mound up and not spread out as much when cooking, put the dough in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. If you don't mind your cookies spreading out a bit, use much smaller dollops of dough on the baking sheet because they will spread out when baked.

Storage

Leftover cookies are best stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. These cookies easily freeze as well.

You can also freeze the dough in pre-made mounds. Place the pre-made mounds on a cookie sheet, freeze on the baking sheet, and then store in a plastic baggie for up to three months.

Equipment

Wire rack

Ice Cream Scoop

Mixing Bowl

Mixing Spoons

Baking Pans

Silicon Mat (optional)

Other Healing Home Treats

The softest THM chocolate chip cookies

Sugar-free Peanut Butter Balls

No Sugar Chocolate Cake

If you’ve been searching for the best monster cookie recipe that aligns with your health goals, this is it. The mixture of less sugar, rolled oats, sugar-free chocolate chips, and peanut butter delivers the perfect balance of flavor and perfect texture. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just for a sweet treat, these healthy monster cookies will not disappoint.

For those new to making healthy cookies, this is a great recipe to start with. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you'll find that making these cookies is both enjoyable and rewarding. Plus, they’re a great way to enjoy a classic favorite with a modern, health-conscious twist.

So, grab your ingredients and get baking! Your taste buds and your body will thank you for these delightful, healthier monster cookies.