Healthy Oat Cookies With Dried Fruit & Nuts 🍪🌰✨
Chewy, nutty, and naturally sweet—these oat cookies are full of wholesome crunch and cozy flavor. Perfect for a quick snack, breakfast on the go, or a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients 🛒
- 200g peanuts
- 60g hazelnuts
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 30g dried cranberries
- 120g rolled oats
- 100g honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions 👩🍳
- Toast: Lightly toast peanuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Mix base: In a large bowl, combine toasted nuts/seeds, oats, and cranberries.
- Bind: Warm honey (or maple syrup) slightly, then stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Combine: Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Shape: Scoop spoonfuls onto a lined baking tray. Flatten slightly into cookie shapes.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden around edges.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on tray before serving. They’ll firm up as they rest.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add dark chocolate chips for a sweet twist.
- Variation: Swap cranberries for raisins, apricots, or dates.
- Serving idea: Pair with yogurt or a cup of tea for a balanced snack.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: ~30 minutes
- Kcal: ~160 per cookie
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Healthy Oat Cookies—chewy, nutty, and full of wholesome crunch 🍪🌰✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add chocolate chips or keep them fruity?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next healthy bake.” • “Tag a friend who loves oat cookies.” • “Wholesome crunch in every bite.”