Seedy Oatmeal Energy Cookies
Description
Packed with wholesome goodness, these hearty, rustic energy cookies are loaded with a variety of seeds, nuts, and rolled oats. Naturally sweet and wonderfully chewy, they make for a fantastic on-the-go breakfast bite or a nutritious, wholesome afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Base: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (or quick oats)
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Binder: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
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Sweetener: 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
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Seeds & Nuts: 1/2 cup mixed seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds) and chopped nuts
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Extras: 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt
Instructions
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
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Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, mixed seeds, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until a thick, sticky dough forms.
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Shape: Scoop out portions of the dough and firmly press them into sturdy, flattened cookie shapes using your hands (since these don’t spread much while baking).
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Bake: Arrange the cookies on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and toasted.
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Cool & Set: Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet so they firm up before handling.
