Description
These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are the perfect snack to fuel your day. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, they provide a nutritious energy boost while satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to make and vegan-friendly, these cookies are ideal for a healthy, on-the-go treat. Keywords: healthy energy cookies, vegan cookies, nut and seed cookies, nutritious snack, homemade energy bars.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts), roughly chopped
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, mixed nuts, seeds, dried cranberries (or raisins), cinnamon, and salt.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter (or almond butter) and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is fully coated.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form small cookies on the baking sheet and gently press them into rounds.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and firm. Let cool completely on a rack to set.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Feel free to swap in your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits for a personalized twist.
These cookies are also great for meal prep; make a batch and keep them on hand for quick, healthy snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
