Description
These wholesome energy cookies offer a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. Rolled oats provide a chewy base, complemented by the gentle crunch of pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Sweetened dried cranberries introduce a pleasant tartness, all bound together with a rich nut butter and natural syrup. Baked to a tender consistency, these cookies are a balanced and nourishing option for a quick snack or a light breakfast accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the natural peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until all the dry ingredients are moistened and a sticky dough forms.
- Scoop approximately 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture for each cookie. Roll the mixture into a ball, then gently flatten it into a disc shape on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges appear lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a nut-free alternative, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Feel free to vary the dried fruits; chopped apricots, cherries, or blueberries work well.
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Ensure your rolled oats are certified gluten-free if catering to dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 185
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 5g