Healthy Oat Cookies With Dried Fruit & Nuts
These healthy oat cookies are delicious, nutritious, and easy to make, combining oats, nuts, and dried fruits for a perfect snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 200 g peanuts Chopped
- 60 g hazelnuts Chopped
- 30 g pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 30 g dried cranberries Chopped
- 200 g oats Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 100 g honey or maple syrup Maple syrup can be used as a vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, peanuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and dried cranberries.
- In another bowl, combine honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flattening them slightly.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week or freeze for longer storage. You can customize the nuts and dried fruits to your liking. Adding chocolate chips is also an option for a sweeter treat.