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Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies

Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies


  • Author: Laura Milligan
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x

Description

Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are the ultimate guilt-free snack, perfect for busy lifestyles! These chewy cookies are packed with wholesome oats, crunchy nuts, and nutrient-rich seeds, providing a delicious energy boost any time of day. Whether you enjoy them as a quick breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a post-workout treat, they’re versatile enough to fit into any routine. Plus, with no refined sugars and endless customization options, these cookies cater to your taste preferences while keeping health in check.


Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

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 rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt together peanut butter and honey until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat.
  4. Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well-coated.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form cookies on the prepared baking sheet and flatten gently.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling completely on a rack.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added sweetness, adjust honey or maple syrup to taste. Experiment with different nuts or incorporate dark chocolate chips for variety. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.