Healthy Nut and Seed Energy Cookies
These delicious energy cookies are filled with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and seeds, perfect for a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats Use certified gluten-free for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- 1 cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts), chopped Feel free to substitute with your favorite nuts.
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup chia seeds Can be substituted for other seeds.
- ¼ cup flaxseeds Can be substituted for other seeds.
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins Customize with your favorite dried fruits.
- ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter Sunflower seed butter can be used for a nut-free option.
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by measuring out all your ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and dried cranberries (or raisins). Stir well.
- In a small saucepan, gently melt the peanut butter (or almond butter) and honey (or maple syrup) over low heat.
Combining
- Pour the melted nut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press each cookie down to flatten them into rounds.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or refrigerate for up to two weeks. Cookies freeze well for 3–6 months.