Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts), roughly chopped
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds
- ½ cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, ensuring even distribution of all components.
- Melt Wet Ingredients: Place peanut butter and honey in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to add depth of flavor.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the warm peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are coated evenly with the wet mixture, forming a sticky dough.
- Shape Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each mound to flatten slightly into rounds to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until they turn golden and feel firm to the touch. This will help them to hold together after cooling.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Cooling helps them set properly for the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- You can substitute dried cranberries with raisins or other dried fruits of your choice.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and almond butter instead of peanut butter.
- Chilling the mixture before baking can help cookies hold their shape better.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
