Monster Cookies Vegan and healthier version

1 cup peanut butter, just peanuts and salt
2 Tbsp smashed banana
1/2 cup sucanat
2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp ground flax + 6 Tbsp water set aside)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup Gluten Free oats
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon, optional
¼ cup M&M’s (I used unreal brand)
¼ cup chocolate chips ( I used enjoy brand)
¼ cup nuts, optional
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, optional

Preheat oven to 350. 

Mix first five ingredients together
In another bowl stir together oats, soda, salt and cinnamon if using
Stir together with peanut butter mixture.  Add in m&m’s and chocolate chips   You make have to use your hands to get it all to come together. 
Use small ice cream scoop, form into a ball, and flatten on cookie sheet. 
Bake 10-13 minutes.  Cool on pan for 5-10 minutes then transfer to cooling rack.  Makes about 20 cookies

susan wesley