Description
These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a delicious gluten-free snack packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, almonds, and chia seeds. They are perfect for a quick energy boost or a satisfying treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- â…“ cup chopped almonds
- â…“ cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Wet Ingredients:
- â…“ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- ¼ cup mini 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 large bowl, combine oats, almond flour, flaxseed, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and coconut.
- Prepare wet mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and egg. Combine wet and dry mixtures.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips if desired. Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite nuts and seeds in these cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
