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Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies Recipe

Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies Recipe
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These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a perfect blend of wholesome oats, crunchy nuts, and nutrient-rich seeds sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup. Ideal as a quick snack or on-the-go energy boost, they are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats while being free from refined sugars and artificial ingredients.

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, roughly chopped mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries or raisins, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. Melt Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the natural peanut or almond butter with honey or maple syrup, stirring continuously until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spoon or spatula to thoroughly mix and coat all the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
  5. Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each mound to flatten slightly into cookie rounds for even baking.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies feel firm to the touch.
  7. Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack; this will help them set and achieve the perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries with raisins or chopped dates based on preference.
  • Feel free to use any nut butter like cashew or sunflower seed butter if allergic to peanuts or almonds.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to taste.

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