Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies Recipe
These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, mixed nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, baked to golden perfection. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, they make an ideal nutritious snack or on-the-go energy boost, combining natural sweetness with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries (or raisins), cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Melt Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the natural peanut butter (or almond butter) and honey (or maple syrup) together, stirring until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until every bit of the dry ingredients is evenly coated with the wet mixture, ensuring the cookies will bind properly.
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each mound into a flattened cookie shape to encourage even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and feel firm to the touch.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. This helps them set fully, achieving the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the nuts and seeds with your favorites or what you have on hand, but keep the quantity consistent to maintain texture.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure peanut or almond butter is natural without added honey.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Pressing the cookies slightly flatter ensures they bake evenly and develop a nice chewiness.
- Feel free to add spices like nutmeg or ginger for additional warmth in flavor.
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