Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies
Bursting with crunchy nuts and seeds, these energy cookies are naturally sweet and perfect for snacking on-the-go.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews) Use a mix of your favorite nuts.
- 1 cup mixed seeds (e.g., pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds) Feel free to swap seeds for variety.
- 1 cup rolled oats Ensure to use rolled oats for best texture.
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup Honey gives a sweeter flavor; maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter Acts as glue for the mixture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Adds warmth to flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed nuts, mixed seeds, and rolled oats.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), nut butter, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon until glossy and pourable.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated and holds together when pressed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet and press slightly with a spoon to compact them.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, with firm tops and slightly soft centers.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.