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Nut & Seed Energy Cookies

Nut & Seed Energy Cookies for a Guilt-Free Snack Boost

Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a nutritious and guilt-free snack option perfect for on-the-go energy boosts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
  • 1 cup Mixed Nuts e.g., cashews, almonds, walnuts.
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds Sunflower seeds can be substituted.
For Binding and Sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds Acts as a binder; flaxseeds can be used in place of.
  • 2 tablespoons Flaxseeds Provides fiber; can substitute with more chia seeds.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Any dried fruit can work here.
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter Or Almond Butter; use sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
  • 1/3 cup Honey Or Maple Syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract.
For Flavor and Texture
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Or switch it up with nutmeg.
  • pinch Salt Balances out the sweetness.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt peanut butter and honey/maple syrup over low heat until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and cookies feel firm.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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