Description
Chewy, wholesome trail mix energy cookies loaded with oats, nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips. Naturally gluten-free, kid-friendly, and freezer-ready.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted crunchy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/3 cup dried fruit (cherries, cranberries, or blueberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, eggs, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Add oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips, pistachios, and dried fruit.
- Scoop dough using a medium cookie scoop, roll into balls, and gently press each to slightly flatten.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are just set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Optional: Sprinkle with flaky salt while cooling.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Pro Tip: Freeze in a single layer first, then transfer to a bag with parchment between layers.
- Great for school, work, road trips, or meal prep.
- Customize with your favorite mix-ins like coconut, white chocolate, or dried mango.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg