Yesss 😋 here’s a delicious, crunchy, not-too-sweet recipe you can make at home.
🍫 Chocolate-Coated Nut & Seed Cookies
These are naturally gluten-free, customizable, and perfect with tea or coffee.
🥜 Ingredients
Nut & Seed Base
- ½ cup almonds, chopped
- ½ cup peanuts or walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed or chia seeds
Binder
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Coating
- ½ cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa preferred)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for smooth melting)
🍪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the mix
- Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F
- In a bowl, mix all nuts and seeds
- Add honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and salt
- Stir until everything is well coated
2️⃣ Shape & bake
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
- Spoon small rounds (flatten slightly)
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden
- Let them cool completely (they firm up as they cool)
3️⃣ Chocolate coat
- Melt dark chocolate with 1 tsp coconut oil (double boiler or microwave)
- Dip the bottom or drizzle chocolate on top
- Place on parchment and chill until chocolate sets
✨ Tips & Variations
- Add cinnamon or cardamom for warmth
- Add dried cranberries or raisins (2 tbsp)
- For extra crunch, lightly toast nuts before mixing
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
🧠 Bonus: Why these are great
✔ healthy fats
✔ fiber-rich
✔ satisfying without refined flour
✔ great for energy & cravings
If you want:
- no-bake version
- sugar-free
- vegan
- or protein-boosted
Just tell me 🌰🍫