Full of healthy fats from a variety of nuts and seeds, these granola cookies are the perfect chewy snack. Flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, kids and adults will love these! Enjoy them as a breakfast on the go, an after-school snack or a sweet bite after dinner!
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add peanut butter, cashew butter, maple syrup (or honey), eggs and vanilla extract. Mix with a rubber spatula.
In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, pecans, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
In the large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir. Once combined, fold in the dried cherries (or cranberries).
Spray your clean hands with cooking spray or use a small ice cream scoop to create dough balls. Place them on the sheet pan and use your hands to flatten the dough in a round shape.
Bake for 10-13 minutes. Cookies will be done baking when the outside edges appear to be browning. Let cool for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
• Any nut butter can be used as well as any nut or seed. Feel free to use almond butter, walnuts or even sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
• Replace the cherries with another dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, dates, etc.
• Cookies can be stored on the counter for 2-3 days in an airtight container or in the freezer for 2-3 months.