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Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies

Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies: Your Guilt-Free Snack Delight

Discover the joy of healthy snacking with these Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies, a perfect blend of nuts and seeds for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups rolled oats opt for gluten-free oats if required
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts) substitute with seeds for a nut-free version
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds can be replaced with sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional to omit or increase based on preference
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseeds ground flaxseeds are preferred
  • 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins; can mix in blueberries or cherries
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut or almond) use sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan options, choose maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use quality extract for best aroma
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional based on personal preference
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup protein powder to boost protein content
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes optional according to taste preferences

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Small Saucepan
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) over low heat. Stir until smooth, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the warm nut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and fold until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet, gently press down each mound to flatten into round cookies.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden and firm. Avoid overbaking.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on a baking rack completely before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These cookies are customizable; feel free to experiment with different nuts and seeds. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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