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Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies

Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies for Guilt-Free Snacking

Discover the joy of Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies, the perfect guilt-free snack packed with wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Ensure they are gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1 cup Mixed Nuts Substitutions can include almonds, pecans, or walnuts.
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds Optional for extra nutrition.
  • 1/4 cup Flaxseeds Substitute with additional chia seeds if desired.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins Choose unsweetened for a healthier option.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon You can alternate with nutmeg for a different twist.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances the overall flavor balance.
For the Binding Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter or Almond Butter Consider replacing with maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Use maple syrup for a fully vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • 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 bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter and honey together, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well-coated.
  5. Scoop small balls of dough onto the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and leave space between each.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Mix well and experiment with different nuts or seeds for unique flavors.

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