These wholesome, naturally sweetened cookies are packed with healthy fats, fiber, protein, and nutrients from nuts and seeds. They’re perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or an afternoon energy boost!
โฑ๏ธ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ฅ Bake Time: 12โ15 minutes
๐ช Yield: 12โ15 cookies
๐ Ingredients
๐พ Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ยฝ cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ยผ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds ๐
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds ๐ป
๐ฅ Nuts
- ยผ cup almonds, chopped
- ยผ cup walnuts, chopped
- ยผ cup pistachios, chopped (optional)
๐ฏ Wet Ingredients
- โ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ยผ cup honey or maple syrup (for vegan version use maple syrup ๐)
- 1 ripe banana ๐, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
๐ Optional Add-Ins
- ยผ cup raisins
- ยผ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips ๐ซ
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut ๐ฅฅ
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Preheat the Oven
๐ฅ Preheat your oven to 175ยฐC (350ยฐF).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2๏ธโฃ Mix Dry Ingredients
๐ฅฃ In a large bowl, combine:
- Oats
- Flour
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Chopped nuts
Mix well.
3๏ธโฃ Mix Wet Ingredients
๐ฅ In another bowl, combine:
- Peanut butter
- Honey/maple syrup
- Mashed banana
- Vanilla extract
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
4๏ธโฃ Make the Dough
๐ Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Fold in any optional add-ins like:
๐ raisins, ๐ซ chocolate chips, or ๐ฅฅ coconut.
If the dough seems too dry:
๐ง Add 1โ2 tbsp milk (plant-based or regular).
If too wet:
๐พ Add a little extra oats.
5๏ธโฃ Shape the Cookies
๐ช Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie.
Place on the baking tray and gently flatten with the back of a spoon.
These cookies don’t spread much while baking.
6๏ธโฃ Bake
๐ฅ Bake for 12โ15 minutes until:
โ
Edges are lightly golden
โ
Centers are set
Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
7๏ธโฃ Cool
โ๏ธ Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
๐ Nutrition Highlights
๐ฅ Rich in healthy fats from nuts and seeds
๐ช Good source of plant protein
๐พ High in fiber for fullness and digestion
โก Natural energy from oats and banana
โค๏ธ Contains heart-friendly omega-3s from flax and chia seeds
๐ช Storage
๐ฆ Room Temperature: 4โ5 days in an airtight container
๐ง Refrigerator: Up to 1 week
โ๏ธ Freezer: Up to 3 months
๐ก Extra Healthy Boost Ideas
โจ Add 1 tbsp hemp seeds for extra protein
โจ Add 1 tbsp cacao nibs for antioxidants
โจ Add ยฝ tsp cardamom for a warm flavor twist
โจ Replace some oats with quinoa flakes for more nutrients
๐ฐ๐ฏ Ultimate Energy Cookie Combo
Mix:
๐ฅ Almonds + Walnuts + Pumpkin Seeds + Chia Seeds + Raisins + Maple Syrup
This combination gives a great balance of:
โก Energy โข ๐ช Protein โข โค๏ธ Healthy Fats โข ๐พ Fiber
