Description
Delicious and nutritious Healthy Nut and Seed Energy Cookies packed with oats, nuts, and seeds, perfect for a wholesome snack or meal prep. These cookies combine natural peanut butter, honey, and a blend of seeds and nuts for a satisfying, energy-boosting treat that’s easy to make and customizable with optional dark chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the natural peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and sticky. If using, gently fold in the dark chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to gently flatten each portion to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a no-bake version, shape the cookies and chill them in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes instead of baking.
- Store baked or no-bake cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- These cookies are ideal for meal prep and lunchboxes as a healthy, quick snack.
- Use certified gluten-free rolled oats to make the cookies gluten-free.
