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Weight Gainer Cookies 

The holidays may be over, but there is never a wrong time to make cookies! These Weight Gainer Cookies are a delicious sweet treat to have after a meal or as a snack, or a thoughtful gift to your friends and neighbors.

No bake cookies are so easy to make and do not require many ingredients. Many of the ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. Our high calorie Weight Gainer Cookies will be your new favorite cookie to make every week!

High Calorie Ingredients

These Weight Gainer Cookies use high calorie ingredients to create a delicious high calorie dessert. 

Butter is a great way to add more calories to your food, and it also adds delicious flavor and fat! Whole milk is high in calories and protein, making it a great addition to this recipe. There are also many health benefits to consuming milk like promoting bone health!

Sugar is included to make these Weight Gainer Cookies sweet, and it is also a calorie dense ingredient. Peanut butter is another delicious high calorie ingredient and is also a good source of protein and healthy fats. 

High calorie recipes can help those who have a hard time gaining or maintaining weight or who are suffering from unintended weight loss. Staying in a calorie surplus where you eat more calories than you burn, is the best way to gain weight. 

For another high calorie peanut butter recipe, check out our No Bake Peanut Butter Balls recipe!

Weight Gainer Cookies Ingredients

This recipe uses many high calorie ingredients and a few other additions to make a yummy no bake cookie!

• Butter 
• Whole Milk 
• Sugar 
• Cocoa Powder 
• Quick Oats 
• Peanut Butter
• Vanilla Extract 

If you have a peanut allergy or are making these for someone who does, you can always swap peanut butter for sunflower butter! You may also use almond or hazelnut butter for a different flavor than peanut butter. 

No bake recipes are a great option for the summer when you don’t want the oven on, or even for young children to help participate in making! 

Weight Gainer Cookies Nutrition 

These Weight Gainer Cookies are a delicious option for dessert or a midday snack! Not only are they high calorie, but there are nutritional benefits as well! 

Peanut butter is a source of healthy fat and protein! When choosing peanut butter, look for the lower salt and lower sugar options. Peanut butter is also high in fiber, making it a great option to keep you fuller, longer! 

The “healthy fats” in peanut butter are unsaturated fats. These fats help to lower LDL cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol. Peanut butter is also a good source of magnesium, iron, and vitamin D. 

Whole Milk is also high in protein and contains healthy fat. Milk is also a good source of calcium and can be fortified with vitamin D. This helps many Americans reach their daily nutrient goals when consuming milk. 

Protein helps to grow and maintain muscle health and calcium contributes to bone density health. 

Believe it or not, cocoa powder also contains health benefits! Cocoa contains compounds called polyphenols, which are antioxidants that help reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels. 

There may also be benefits to your mood from consuming high-polyphenol cocoa! Some studies have found a positive correlation with consumption of cocoa and less stress and depression. 

Oats also contain many health benefits! Also containing fiber, they can help keep you feeling full and help with digestion. The type of fiber they contain, beta-glucan, can bind to cholesterol and help it leave the body through digestion. 

This fiber has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease. Quick oats contain the least amount of this soluble fiber, and steel cut and oat bran contain the most. Oats also contain helpful antioxidants!

Each of these ingredients contribute to these Weight Gainer Cookies being a great, filling snack or dessert!  

How to Make Weight Gainer Cookies  

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat on a stovetop. Add the milk, sugar, and cocoa powder to the butter and bring to a boil while stirring.

Boil the mixture for two minutes and then take off of the heat. Add the vanilla extract, peanut butter, and oats. Stir the mixture until combined. 

Scoop the cookies out onto the cookie sheet using a cookie scoop or a ¼ cup measure. Flatten the cookies to your desired thickness. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes or place in the refrigerator before serving. 

To Store: You may store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

To Gift: If you would like to gift the cookies, you can place the cooled, refrigerated cookies in an airtight container or a tin and wrap with ribbon or a bow! 

If you want more information on high calorie nutrition information, or are looking for more high calorie snacks, check out this article! 

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