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, naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, they provide a satisfying energy boost that’s perfect for on-the-go or as a nutritious treat anytime.
- 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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Melt Wet Ingredients: Place peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the melted peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spoon or spatula to stir everything together until all the dry ingredients are fully coated with the wet mixture, helping the cookies bind.
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop out portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each mound down with the back of the scoop or spoon to form flattened cookie rounds.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden and feel firm to the touch.
- Cool and Set: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling helps the cookies to set and hold their shape well.
Notes
- Use any combination of nuts according to your preference or what you have available.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup and ensure peanut butter is free of animal products.
- If you prefer chewier cookies, reduce baking time by a minute or two.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for an extra spice dimension.
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