Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the peanut butter, butter and sugars.
1 ½ cups creamy or chunky peanut butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup granulated white sugar, ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
Beat in the eggs.
3 large eggs
Add in the baking soda, wheat germ and milled flax seed and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 tablespoon wheat germ, 1 tablespoon milled flax seed
Add in the quick cooking oats, chocolate chips and M&M candies and mix well.
4 ½ cups quick-cooking oats, 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup M&M's plain or peanut butter chocolate candies Valentine's Day themed, 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, taking care not to over bake.
Let set 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Store cookies in an airtight container or bag for up to 1 week.