This Easy Seed Cookies recipe combines hemp seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pepitas, chia seeds and chocolate chips, for a chewy sweet and salty cookie. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free.
Simple Seed Cookies You'll Love
Delicious cookies with wholesome ingredients, what more could you want? These easy seed cookies are sweet, salty, and crunchy in all the best ways. Sweetened only with maple syrup, these are gluten-free cookies you can feel good about.
Perfect for breakfast on the go, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a lunchbox surprise, they're as easy to make as they are to love.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
Chia seeds - These tiny seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. If you don't have them on hand, find a suitable chia seed substitute.
Flax seeds - For this recipe, use whole flaxseed instead of ground flaxseed. There are some great flaxseed substitutes if you want to swap them out. Use additional sesame seeds or sunflower seeds to replace them.
Sunflower seeds - Use unroasted and unsalted sunflower seeds. Try them in this sunflower seed pesto too!
Hemp seeds - These tiny seeds are a great protein source!
Pepitas - Also known as pumpkin seeds, the health benefits of this seed include healthy fats. Use the raw variety.
Shredded coconut - Choose unsweetened coconut. Use a fresh unopened bag for the best results and flavor.
Maple syrup - This unrefined sweetener is also what helps bind these tasty treats.
Sunflower seed butter - This nut-free spread acts as the binder as well as added protein. If nuts are okay, substitute almond butter.
Vegan chocolate chips - Use a plant-based brand like EnjoyLife to keep things daiy-free.
Variations
Other fun mix-in's you could try:
- Dark chocolate chips
- Chocolate chunks
- Cacao nibs
- Dried fruit
How to Make Seed Cookies
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients-maple syrup (or honey), sunflower seed butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 2: Add the dry ingredients-sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt-to the wet mixture. Stir until all the seeds are well-coated. Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 3: Use a #40 cookie scoop or use heaping tablespoons of the mixture and press it firmly into a ball. Place cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between cookies. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Easy Seed Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup pepitas
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup unsweetened dried coconut
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 5 tablespoons sunflower seed butter well stirred
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients-maple syrup, sunflower seed butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients-pepitas, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt-to the wet mixture. Stir until all the seeds are well-coated. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Use a #40 cookie scoop or use heaping tablespoons of the mixture and press it firmly into a ball. Place cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between cookies. Using a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap (to keep from sticking to hand) flatten the cookie dough balls slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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