Healthy Energy Cookies

 

Healthy Energy Cookies (Flourless & Sugar-Free)

Ingredients:

70g (2.5 ounces) dried apricots

50g (1.8 ounces) walnuts

70g (2.5 ounces) hazelnuts

30g (1 ounce) pumpkin seeds

40g (1.4 ounces) sunflower seeds

20g (0.7 ounces) sesame seeds

20g (0.7 ounces) flaxseeds

60g (2 ounces) almonds

20g (0.7 ounces) pine nuts

40ml (1.4 ounces) natural honey

1 egg white

A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Chop the dried apricots into small pieces. If they are too dry, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes, then pat dry.

3. Roughly chop the nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, and pine nuts) for a bit of texture. You can use a knife or pulse them in a food processor a few times.

4. Mix all the seeds and nuts in a large bowl (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, and chopped nuts).

5. Add the chopped apricots and mix well.

6. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg white with a pinch of salt until slightly frothy.

7. Pour the egg white and honey over the nut-seed mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated and sticky.

8. Shape the cookies by scooping small portions of the mixture and pressing them into firm, round shapes on the parchment-lined baking sheet. A spoon or your hands work well for this.

9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

10. Let them cool completely before serving. The cookies will firm up as they cool.

Pro Tips:

If you prefer a crunchier texture, bake them a bit longer at a lower temperature (150°C / 300°F) for about 20 minutes.

Swap honey with mashed banana or date paste for an alternative natural sweetener.

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Enjoy your health

y energy cookies—perfect for a nutritious snack without sugar or flour!