Description

These Healthy Granola Cookies are a deliciously wholesome treat packed with oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners. They are easy to make, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast on-the-go, and customizable with raisins, cranberries, or dark chocolate chips. Baked until golden and crisp, these cookies offer a satisfying crunch and rich flavors without any refined sugar or flour.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 cup (90 g) Rolled oats
¼ cup (30 g) Chopped almonds
¼ cup (30 g) Chopped walnuts
¼ cup (30 g) Pumpkin seeds
¼ cup (30 g) Sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon (14 g) Chia seeds
¼ cup (45 g) Raisins, cranberries, or dark chocolate chips
Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

¼ cup (60 ml) Coconut oil
⅓ cup (80 ml) Maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside to ensure your cookies don’t stick.
Mix Ingredients: Place all dry and wet ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly combined, ensuring the oats and seeds are well coated in the coconut oil and maple syrup.
Shape Cookies (Method 1): Use a cookie cutter or small cake ring on the baking tray. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the granola mixture inside the ring, then press it down firmly with the back of a spoon to shape the cookies evenly.
Bake the Cookies: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown. Keep a close eye since baking times can vary based on your oven.
Alternative Shaping Method (Method 2): Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of granola mixture directly onto the baking tray. Cover each mound with aluminum muffin cups or any similar tool to prevent spreading. Bake for 20-25 minutes, then remove the cups during the last 5 minutes of baking to allow the cookies to brown.
Cool: Transfer cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the tray. This helps them set and become crisp.
Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your healthy granola cookies as a tasty snack or light breakfast.

Notes

Keep an eye on the cookies while baking, as oven temperatures vary and can affect cooking time.
Using muffin cups in the alternative shaping method helps prevent excessive spreading and keeps cookies uniform in shape.
Feel free to customize the cookies by switching raisins with dried cranberries or dark chocolate chips according to your preference.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
For a nut-free version, omit almonds and walnuts and increase seeds accordingly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: healthy granola cookies, baked granola snacks, oats cookies, vegan cookies, maple syrup cookies, nutritious snack, homemade cookies