I love a good crunchy cookie and these ones certainly fit the bill! Chock full of nuts, seeds and dried apricots, they are the perfect crunchy cookie with after noon tea! No sugar or flour in these nut and seed cookies, just one egg white and 1 tbsp of honey to hold them together. Of course, if you wish to add a drizzle of dark or milk chocolate, you are most welcome to do that too.
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Packed with nutritious nuts, hearty seeds, and the natural sweetness of apricots, these cookies are a perfect blend of taste and health benefits. Did you know that apricots are a fantastic source of fiber, which promotes digestive health and helps keep you feeling full and satisfied. Additionally, apricots contain antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene, which help boost your immune system and protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
One unique aspect of apricots is their contribution to hormone balance; they contain phytoestrogens, plant compounds that mimic the hormone estrogen in the body, potentially offering benefits for women’s health, particularly during menopause.
Healthy Mixed Nut and Seed Cookies
Delicious nut, seed and apricot cookies
Ingredients
- 80 grams dried apricots -soaked in hot water (this was 11 dried apricots for me)
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup almonds, chopped
- 3/4 cup peanuts, salted or unsalted depending on preference
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp ground flax
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 egg white
- 1-2 tbsp honey I did 1 tbps, but would add a bit more next time as these are not very sweet if you don't add the chocolate coating
Chocolate Coating
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate
Instructions
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Start by soaking the apricots in hot water while you get all of the other nuts and seeds prepared.
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Add walnuts, almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, chia, and flax to a medium bowl.
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Drain apricots and chop into small pieces. Add to your nut and seed mixture.
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Add one egg white and honey to the nut, seed and apricot mixture, and stir until well combined.
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Place some parchment paper on a cookie sheet and choose a cookie cutter. I chose the heart for Valentine's day!
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Spoon your mixture into the cookie cutter, and press mixture down until flattened. Slowly lift the cookie cutter up and repeat.
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Bake in a 350F overn for 15 minutes, or until nicely browned on top. Allow to cool completely before attempting to move them.
Chocolate Coating
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Melt chocolate on a plate. Once cookies are completely cooled, dunk the bottom of the cookie into the chocolate. Turn cookie upside down on your rack or tray and allow chocolate to harden.
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Store in airtight container in the fridge.
