🌻🥜 Healthy Seed & Nut Breakfast Cookies

📝 Description

These Healthy Seed & Nut Breakfast Cookies are crunchy, naturally sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and honey. They’re perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts, healthy snacks, or post-workout fuel. No refined flour, just nutrient-dense goodness in every bite!

🍽 Servings

Makes: 10–12 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 15–18 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ½ cup sunflower seeds

• ½ cup pumpkin seeds

• ¼ cup chopped almonds

• ¼ cup chopped peanuts or mixed nuts

• 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional)

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ In a large bowl, mix oats, seeds, nuts, cinnamon, and salt.

3️⃣ In another bowl, whisk egg, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.

4️⃣ Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until fully coated.

5️⃣ Scoop mixture into small portions and press firmly into cookie shapes (important for binding).

6️⃣ Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before serving.

💡 Notes

• Press mixture tightly to prevent crumbling.

• Let cool fully — they firm up as they cool.

• Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.

🔥 Tips

✔ Add dark chocolate chips for sweetness
✔ Add dried cranberries or raisins
✔ Use peanut butter for extra binding
✔ Make them gluten-free with certified GF oats

🥗 Nutritional Info (Per Cookie Approx.)

Calories: 180–220
Protein: 6g
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g

🌟 Benefits

• High in healthy fats

• Good source of protein

• Rich in fiber

• Heart-healthy ingredients

• Great energy boost

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make them vegan?
A: Yes, replace egg with flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 2½ tbsp water).

Q: Why are my cookies crumbly?
A: Press mixture firmly and allow to cool fully.

Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Yes, freeze up to 3 months.