Healthy Flourless Cookies

Healthy Flourless Cookies

 

Recipe Overview

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Servings: About 12 cookies
  • Estimated Calories: Approximately 120 calories per cookie

Ingredients

  • 150g Hazelnuts
  • 60g Almonds
  • 50g Peanuts
  • 30g Cashews
  • 30g Pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 30g Dried cranberries
  • Cinnamon to taste
  • 150g Oatmeal
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 Egg
  • Olive oil
  • 1 Green apple
  • Maple syrup to taste
  • 1 tbsp Cashews (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin seeds (for topping)
  • 1 tsp Sunflower seeds (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp Peanuts (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (for topping)
  • Orange zest to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, combine the hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds.
  3. Fry the nut mixture over medium heat until it’s lightly toasted.
  4. Once toasted, add the dried cranberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Mix well to combine.
  5. Stir in the oatmeal, honey, and crack the egg into the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
  6. Drizzle in a bit of olive oil and shape the mixture into cookies using a mold.
  7. Place the formed cookies on a baking tray.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  9. While the cookies are baking, prepare the apple mixture.
  10. Grind the almonds and hazelnuts in a food processor.
  11. Blend the green apple with a little water until it becomes smooth.
  12. Mix the apple puree with the ground nuts and maple syrup until well blended.
  13. In another bowl, combine oatmeal, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds, and orange zest. Mix thoroughly.
  14. Once the cookies are done baking, shape the oatmeal mixture into cookies, placing nuts on top for garnish.
  15. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  16. Remove from the oven and let cool before enjoying your healthy and delicious cookies!

Why This Recipe Works

These cookies are fantastic not just for their taste but also for their nutritional benefits. The combination of various nuts and seeds provides a hearty dose of protein and healthy fats, while the oats add fiber. Plus, they’re naturally sweetened with honey and maple syrup, making them a much healthier alternative to traditional cookies.

Serving Ideas

Enjoy these cookies as a quick snack, a breakfast on the go, or a post-workout treat. They pair beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee, making them a delightful addition to your afternoon break.

Helpful Tips

  • Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer.
  • Feel free to mix and match different nuts or seeds based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
  • If you want a sweeter cookie, adjust the amount of maple syrup to your liking.
  • You can easily double the recipe if you want to make a bigger batch for sharing!
  • Don’t skip toasting the nuts; it enhances their flavor immensely.

FAQ

Q: Can I use other types of nuts?
A: Yes, feel free to substitute with any nuts you prefer or have available.

Q: Are these cookies gluten-free?
A: Absolutely! Since they don’t contain any flour, they are gluten-free as long as you use certified gluten-free oats.

Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Q: Can I add chocolate chips?
A: While it would change the recipe a bit, feel free to add a handful of dark chocolate chips for extra sweetness!

Conclusion

There you have it—delicious, healthy flourless cookies that are easy to make and perfect for snacking. Give this recipe a try, and enjoy every crunchy, wholesome bite!

Ingredients

Nut Mixture
  • 150 g Hazelnuts
  • 60 g Almonds
  • 50 g Peanuts
  • 30 g Cashews
  • 30 g Pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 30 g Dried cranberries
  • to taste Cinnamon
Cookie Base
  • 150 g Oatmeal
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 Egg
  • to taste Olive oil
Apple Mixture
  • 1 Green apple
  • to taste Maple syrup
Topping
  • 1 tbsp Cashews (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin seeds (for topping)
  • 1 tsp Sunflower seeds (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp Peanuts (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (for topping)
  • to taste Orange zest

Method

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, combine the hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds.
  3. Fry the nut mixture over medium heat until it’s lightly toasted.
  4. Once toasted, add the dried cranberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Mix well to combine.
  5. Stir in the oatmeal, honey, and crack the egg into the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
  6. Drizzle in a bit of olive oil and shape the mixture into cookies using a mold.
  7. Place the formed cookies on a baking tray.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  2. While the cookies are baking, prepare the apple mixture.
  3. Grind the almonds and hazelnuts in a food processor.
  4. Blend the green apple with a little water until it becomes smooth.
  5. Mix the apple puree with the ground nuts and maple syrup until well blended.
  6. In another bowl, combine oatmeal, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds, and orange zest. Mix thoroughly.
  7. Once the cookies are done baking, shape the oatmeal mixture into cookies, placing nuts on top for garnish.
  8. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool before enjoying your healthy and delicious cookies!

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer. Feel free to mix and match different nuts or seeds based on your preferences or what you have on hand. If you want a sweeter cookie, adjust the amount of maple syrup to your liking. You can easily double the recipe if you want to make a bigger batch for sharing! Don’t skip toasting the nuts; it enhances their flavor immensely.

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