Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies Recipe
These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a quick and nutritious no-bake snack that combines wholesome oats, mixed nuts, seeds, and dried fruit with natural sweeteners. Perfect for a natural energy boost, these customizable cookies are easy to make and ideal for on-the-go snacking or a post-workout treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes plus at least 30 minutes chilling time
- Yield: 12-14 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Rolled Oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup Mixed Nuts, finely chopped (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- ¼ cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 2 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed
- ⅓ cup Dried Cranberries, chopped
- ¼ tsp Sea Salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup Nut or Seed Butter (e.g., almond butter or sunflower seed butter)
- ⅓ cup Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, finely chopped mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, chopped dried cranberries, and sea salt until well combined.
- Warm the Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the nut or seed butter and honey or maple syrup for 20-30 seconds to soften and blend easily. Stir in the vanilla extract if using.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the warmed wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or your hands to mix thoroughly until all dry ingredients are fully coated and the mixture becomes sticky and holds together.
- Form Cookies: Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time. Firmly press and roll into a ball, then flatten gently to shape into a cookie.
- Arrange on Tray: Place the formed cookies on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes to firm up and hold their shape. Once set, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can substitute the mixed nuts for a single type like all almonds or cashews for variety.
- Try sunflower seeds instead of pumpkin seeds or add hemp hearts for extra protein.
- Swap dried cranberries with chopped apricots, raisins, mango, or pineapple for different flavors.
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of cinnamon, sea salt, or a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- For a nut-free version, replace nut butter with sunflower or soy nut butter and use more seeds instead of nuts.
- Make the recipe vegan by using maple syrup and ensuring all ingredients like nut butter and chocolate chips are vegan certified.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated up to 2 weeks for best texture.
- Freeze cookies layered with parchment paper in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months; thaw for 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.
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