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Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies

These delicious energy cookies are packed with nutritious oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweetness, making them a perfect snack or quick breakfast option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews) Feel free to use your favorite combination.
  • 1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or chia seeds)
  • 1/2 cup dried fruits (cranberries, raisins, or apricots) Choose based on your preference.
  • 1/4 cup nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter) Use your favorite nut butter.
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Adjust sweetness to your liking.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances the flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt until it’s smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet and flatten them slightly.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before serving.

Notes

These cookies are versatile; they can be served with milk, as a quick breakfast, or crumbled over yogurt. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Tips include experimenting with different nuts and adding dark chocolate chips for extra flavor.