Healthy Nut and Seed Cookies

Here’s a simple and healthy recipe for nut and seed cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots) (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond or peanut butter until smooth.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. If you are adding dark chocolate chips or dried fruit, fold them into the dough.
5. Shape Cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and shape into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your healthy nut and seed cookies! These make for a great snack or breakfast option.