These delicious nut and seed cookies (often called energy bites or healthy nut clusters) are packed with almonds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and other nutritious ingredients. Here’s a full recipe you can make easily at home:
🌰 Nut and Seed Energy Cookies Recipe
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 cup whole almonds
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp flax seeds (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the oven
- Set your oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and walnuts (if using).
- Add a pinch of salt and mix well.
- Prepare the syrup
- In a small saucepan, add honey (or maple syrup) and coconut oil.
- Heat gently over low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring until it becomes smooth and slightly bubbly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine everything
- Pour the syrup mixture over the nut and seed mix.
- Stir well until all nuts and seeds are coated evenly.
- Shape the cookies
- Use a spoon to place small portions onto the baking tray.
- Press each one down into a round shape (about 1 cm thick).
- Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
- Cool completely
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for about 15–20 minutes to harden and set.
🍯 Optional Add-ins
- Chopped dates or raisins – for extra sweetness.
- Chia seeds – for extra fiber.
- Dark chocolate chips – for a sweet touch.
- Cinnamon or nutmeg – for flavor.
🥄 Storage
Store in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 10 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Would you like me to give you a sugar-free (no honey) or vegan version too?
