Here’s a recipe for healthy nut and seed cookies that are flourless and sugar-free:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1/2 cup mixed seeds (such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds)
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the mixed nuts until they are finely chopped, but not powdered. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the mixed seeds, mashed bananas, unsweetened shredded coconut, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt to the bowl with the chopped nuts. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out portions of the cookie dough and shape them into cookies. Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy these flourless and sugar-free nut and seed cookies as a healthy snack or dessert option!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other ingredients such as dried fruits, chocolate chips (look for sugar-free options), or spices like nutmeg or ginger. Enjoy your nutritious and delicious cookies!
