Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies Recipe
These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a wholesome and delicious snack packed with rolled oats, mixed nuts, and seeds, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup. Perfect for a nutritious boost anytime, they combine crunchy textures and subtle sweetness, making them ideal for energy on the go or a guilt-free treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts), roughly chopped
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds
- ½ cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together rolled oats, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries (or raisins), cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until evenly distributed.
- Melt Wet Ingredients: Place natural peanut butter and honey in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the melted peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly, forming a sticky dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop portions of the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to shape the cookies.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool completely to firm up before enjoying.
Notes
- You can substitute nuts or seeds based on preference or allergies.
- To make the recipe vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Flattening the dough balls helps them bake evenly and form cookie shapes.
- For added texture, consider adding shredded coconut or dark chocolate chips.
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