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Nut & Seed Energy Cookies

Nut & Seed Energy Cookies: Healthy Bites for Busy Days

Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are delicious, quick to make, and perfect for snacking on busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Substitute with gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Mixed Nuts (chopped) Any combination of almonds, walnuts, or cashews.
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds Can be swapped with sunflower seeds.
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds Substitute with flaxseeds if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Flaxseeds Can be omitted if unavailable but will affect texture.
Sweetness and Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Substitute with raisins or chocolate chips.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can be substituted with nutmeg.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt or Himalayan salt based on preference.
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter Swap with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free options.
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Reduce for a lower sugar option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt the natural peanut butter along with honey or maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and pour the mixture over the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the mixture onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For even distribution of flavor, mix the dough thoroughly. Store cookies in an airtight container. These cookies can be customized by swapping nuts or seeds based on preference or allergies.

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