Healthy Oat Cookies with Dried Fruit & Nuts 🍪🌰
These Healthy Oat Cookies are packed with crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruits, and wholesome oats—making them the perfect nutritious snack or breakfast bite! Naturally sweetened and full of texture, they’re easy to prepare and great for meal prep or on-the-go energy boosts.
đź›’ Ingredients
- 200g peanuts (7 oz)
- 60g hazelnuts (2 oz)
- 30g pumpkin seeds (1 oz)
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 30g dried cranberries
- 50g rolled oats (1.75 oz)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
👩‍🍳 Instructions
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a food processor, lightly pulse the peanuts and hazelnuts until coarsely chopped (don’t over-process—some chunks are great!).
• Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cranberries, rolled oats, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
• In a small bowl, mash the ripe banana and stir in the honey or maple syrup.
• Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. The dough should be sticky and hold together.
• Using a spoon or cookie scoop, shape the mixture into small cookies and place them on the baking sheet. Gently flatten them with the back of a spoon.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
• Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ Prep & Bake Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Tips & Storage
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerated for up to 10 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.
Tip: You can customize this recipe by swapping in almonds, raisins, dates, chia seeds, or even dark chocolate chips for added indulgence!
With just the right balance of sweet, nutty, and chewy, these oat cookies are a delicious way to fuel your day—without the guilt.
