Description
These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a delicious gluten-free, dairy-free snack or dessert option that is packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free treat!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oats.
- You can swap the nuts and seeds for your favorites or add dried fruit.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
