Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies
Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a delightful treat that nourish the body while tantalizing the taste buds. Made with a mix of crunchy nuts, aromatic seeds, and natural sweetness from bananas and dried fruit, these chewy cookies are perfect for a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cups creamy nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 0.33 cups chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 0.33 cups mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, or flax)
- 0.33 cups dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or dates)
- 2 pieces ripe bananas (mashed)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
- Add your choice of nut butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats.
- Add the chopped nuts, mixed seeds, dried fruit, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the dough holds together.
Baking
- Using a tablespoon, scoop and roll the dough into balls and flatten them slightly.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet with enough space between each.
- Bake for about 12–15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerated for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container. Avoid over-mixing to prevent tough cookies. Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.