Description
These Healthy Nut and Seed Energy Cookies are a perfect snack packed with wholesome oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners. Delicious, nutritious, and easy to make, they offer a balanced energy boost anytime you need it. Optional dark chocolate chips add a touch of indulgence without compromising health.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, ensuring an even distribution.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the natural peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and well combined. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips carefully.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each with the back of a spoon to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set properly.
Notes
- For a no-bake alternative, chill the shaped cookies in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes instead of baking.
- Store baked or no-bake cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- These cookies are excellent for meal prep and are ideal for lunchboxes and on-the-go snacking.
- Using certified gluten-free oats ensures the recipe is safe for gluten-sensitive individuals.
