Healthy Nut and Seed Energy Cookies (No Refined Sugar)
These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a perfect combination of crunchy nuts, seeds, and naturally sweet dried fruits. Gluten-free and refined sugar-free, they serve as a nourishing snack ideal for on-the-go energy boosts or post-workout fuel. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, mixed nuts, chia and flax seeds, and sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these cookies offer a guilt-free, delicious treat packed with nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, roughly chopped mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries or raisins, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt thoroughly.
- Melt Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) together, stirring frequently until a smooth mixture forms. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the melted peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients, mixing well until every ingredient is fully coated and the mixture becomes sticky enough to hold together.
- Form Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping and flattening them slightly to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove cookies from oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy as a nutritious snack or energy boost.
Notes
- To make these cookies vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or ginger.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- You can swap dried cranberries with other dried fruits like chopped apricots or cherries.
- Ensure to chop nuts roughly to maintain a crunchy texture.