These energy-packed cookies are perfect for those who avoid sugar and flour but still want to enjoy a delicious treat. Loaded with nuts and seeds, they offer a fantastic blend of proteins, healthy fats, and essential nutrients. The natural honey and egg white bind these ingredients together without the need for any flour or refined sugars. Here’s how to whip up these wholesome cookies:
Ingredients
- Peanuts: 100 grams, roughly chopped
- Walnuts: 50 grams, roughly chopped
- Almonds: 50 grams, roughly chopped
- Pumpkin Seeds: 30 grams
- Sunflower Seeds: 40 grams
- Sesame Seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Poppy Seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Flaxseed: 1 tablespoon
- Natural Honey: 1 tablespoon (optional, can substitute with mashed banana or applesauce for binding if avoiding all sugars)
- Egg White: From one egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped peanuts, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and flaxseed. Mix well to distribute evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the natural honey and the white of one egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until all components are nicely coated and begin to stick together. If the mixture seems too dry, you can add a little more honey or another egg white for extra binding.
- Shape Cookies:
- Take spoonfuls of the mixture and form them into cookie shapes with your hands. Place each cookie on the prepared baking sheet. These cookies will not spread much, so they can be placed relatively close together.
- Bake:
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are golden and firm to the touch.
- Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning, as the nuts and seeds can burn easily.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, the cookies will be crunchy and ready to enjoy.
Storage
- Store these energy cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should last for up to a week.
Nutrition Tip
- These cookies are dense in nutrients and energy, making them an excellent snack for mid-morning or afternoon. However, they are also calorie-rich, so it’s best to enjoy them in moderation.
Enjoy your healthy, sugar-free, and flour-free energy cookies, perfect for a quick snack or a post-workout treat!
