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Stack of healthy, round energy cookies filled with visible rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and dried cranberries on a wooden board.

Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies

These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners — the perfect grab-and-go snack for sustained energy any time of day!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup almonds roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips optional
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, seeds, flaxseed meal, and salt.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla together until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips or dried cranberries if using.
  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days or can be frozen for longer. Perfect for pre-workout snacks or busy mornings!