Description
Delicious and wholesome Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies packed with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners. These gluten-free and vegetarian cookies are perfect as a nutritious snack that provides lasting energy without refined sugars.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure an even bake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Warm Wet Ingredients: Place the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently, stirring often until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the warmed almond butter mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are well coated and the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: If using, gently fold the dark chocolate chips into the cookie dough for a touch of indulgence.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Flatten each slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Cooling helps them set properly and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies in an airtight container for several weeks.
- Feel free to substitute any nuts or seeds according to your preference or what you have on hand.
