Healthy Energy Seed & Nut Cookies (No Flour • No Sugar)

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Healthy Energy Seed & Nut Cookies (No Flour • No Sugar)

📝 Description

These cookies are naturally sweet, crunchy-chewy, and deeply satisfying. Made entirely from nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a little honey for binding, they deliver long-lasting energy without refined sugar or white flour. Ideal for breakfast-on-the-go, post-workout snacks, or a guilt-free dessert.

✔ No white flour
✔ No refined sugar
✔ High energy & nutrient-dense
✔ Naturally sweet
✔ Gluten-free

🧾 Ingredients

  • 70 g (2.5 oz) dried apricots

  • 50 g (1.8 oz) walnuts

  • 70 g (2.5 oz) hazelnuts

  • 60 g (2 oz) almonds

  • 20 g (0.7 oz) pine nuts

  • 30 g (1 oz) pumpkin seeds

  • 40 g (1.4 oz) sunflower seeds

  • 20 g (0.7 oz) sesame seeds

  • 20 g (0.7 oz) flaxseeds

  • 40 ml (1.4 oz) natural honey

  • 1 egg white

  • A pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare ingredients

  • Finely chop the dried apricots

  • Roughly chop all nuts (or pulse briefly in a food processor)

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine all nuts, seeds, apricots, and salt

  • Mix well so everything is evenly distributed

Step 3: Bind

  • Add honey and egg white

  • Stir until mixture becomes sticky and holds together

Step 4: Shape

  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper

  • Scoop tablespoons of mixture

  • Press gently into cookie shapes

Step 5: Bake

  • Bake at 170°C / 340°F for 15–18 minutes

  • Edges should be golden, centers set

Step 6: Cool

  • Let cool completely — cookies firm up as they cool

🍽 Servings

12–15 cookies, depending on size

📊 Nutritional Information (Per Cookie – Approx.)

  • Calories: 140

  • Protein: 4 g

  • Fat: 10 g

  • Carbohydrates: 8 g

  • Fiber: 3 g

  • Added sugar: 0 g (only natural sugars)

🌿 Health Benefits

  • ✔ Sustained energy release

  • ✔ Rich in omega-3 & healthy fats

  • ✔ High fiber for digestion

  • ✔ Supports heart & brain health

  • ✔ Naturally sweet without refined sugar

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Chop nuts evenly for better texture

  • Don’t overbake — they harden as they cool

  • For softer cookies, bake 1–2 minutes less

  • For crunchier cookies, bake 2 minutes longer

  • Store in an airtight container

❓ Q & A

Q: Is honey considered sugar?
A: Honey is a natural sweetener, not refined sugar. You may reduce or omit it if needed.

Q: Can I replace honey?
A: Yes — use mashed dates or date paste.

Q: Are these keto?
A: Not keto due to honey and dried apricots, but very low refined carbs.

Q: Can I skip the egg white?
A: Yes, substitute 1 tablespoon chia seeds + 3 tablespoons water.

Q: How long do they last?
A:

  • Room temperature: 3 days

  • Refrigerator: 7–10 days

  • Freezer: up to 2 months

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