Monster Cookies

Growing up we made these cookies:

loaded with chocolate chips and M&M's.

They adapt very well to a healthier version -

high protein and high fiber.

Monster Cookies

1 ½ cup peanut butter

4 eggs

1 1/4 cup pureed dried fruit (I used apricots and prunes)

2 tsp. vanilla

½ cup butter

2 tsp. baking soda

3 ½ cups oatmeal

1 cup oat bran

1 cup high cacoa chocolate chips 

1/2 cup raisins

Mix first 7 ingredients.  Add dry ingredients.  Stir in chocolate chips and M&M’s.  Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft).  Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet.  Cool on wire rack.  Enjoy.