Description
These Healthy Nut and Seed Energy Cookies are a balanced snack that provides sustained energy and nutrient density, featuring a crunchy exterior and chewy center.
Ingredients
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2 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/2 Cup Walnuts, Chopped
1/3 Cup Pepitas, Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds
2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
2 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseed
1/2 Cup Creamy Almond Butter
1/3 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Cinnamo
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Toast the oats, walnuts, pepitas, and sunflower seeds for 5-7 minutes
- In a bowl, whisk together almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt
- Incorporate the toasted dry ingredients, chia seeds, flaxseed, and cinnamon into the wet mixture
- Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes to hydrate
- Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet and press down into discs
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown, then cool completely on the baking sheet
Notes
Measure nut butters and syrup by weight for accuracy.
Use creamy nut butter to ensure moisture is sufficient.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15-18 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg