Healthy Homemade Nuts & Seeds Cookies
These wholesome nuts and seeds cookies are made with whole wheat flour, jowar, oats, and a nutritious mix of roasted nuts and seeds. Lightly flavored with cardamom and vanilla, they’re a delicious snack for tea time or a healthier alternative to store-bought cookies.
Ingredients
- 30g jowar flour
- 30g oat flour
- 60g whole wheat flour
- 30g roasted nuts and seeds powder
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g desi khand or caster sugar
- 85g unsalted butter or ghee, melted
- 60–70ml milk (adjust as needed)
How to Make Nuts & Seeds Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the melted ghee (or butter) with desi khand or sugar until well combined and slightly creamy.
- Add the jowar flour, oat flour, whole wheat flour, roasted nuts and seeds powder, baking powder, salt, and cardamom powder. Mix gently.
- Gradually add the milk until a soft dough forms. Avoid over-kneading the dough.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into small portions, roll into balls, and gently flatten them.
- Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden on the bottom. For crispier cookies, bake for an extra 1–2 minutes.
- Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container. They stay fresh for 7–10 days at room temperature.
Tips for the Best Cookies
- Prepare the nuts and seeds powder by lightly dry roasting almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, or your favorite mix. Let them cool before grinding into a coarse powder.
- You can replace the jowar and oat flour with ragi flour for a different flavor and added nutrition.
- Add the milk gradually to avoid making the dough too soft.
- Do not over-knead the dough, as this helps keep the cookies tender.
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Cookies
Made with whole grains, roasted nuts, and seeds, these cookies are rich in fiber, healthy fats, and wholesome ingredients. They’re perfect for healthy snacking, lunchboxes, or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
