Cereal cookies. Quick and healthy!
Cereal Cookies: Quick and Healthy!
Do you dream of a delicious and healthy snack, perfect for breakfast or as a snack between meals? These cereal cookies are the ideal solution! With a mix of healthy and natural ingredients, the recipe is not only simple but also quick, providing you with a tasty result in no time. Get ready to bring a smile to your face and those of your loved ones!
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Number of servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients:
- 100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 100 g peanuts, coarsely chopped (you can also use hazelnuts or walnuts)
- 200 g muesli (preferably without added sugar, for extra health)
- 100 g dried plums, chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 egg (or 1 ripe banana, for a vegan option)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
2. In a large bowl, add the softened butter and honey. Use an electric mixer or a spatula to mix the ingredients well until they become a smooth and fluffy paste. This step is essential for achieving cookies with a pleasant texture.
3. Add the egg and continue mixing. If opting for the vegan version, replace the egg with the well-mashed banana. This will add moisture and naturally sweeten the cookies.
4. In another bowl, combine the muesli, chopped peanuts, and dried plums. Make sure the plums are cut into small pieces to distribute evenly in the mixture.
5. Incorporate the cereal mixture into the butter and honey mixture, gently mixing until all ingredients are well integrated. It is important not to overmix to maintain the crispy texture of the cookies.
6. Use a spoon to form cookies on the prepared tray, leaving about 2-3 cm of space between each cookie, as they will expand during baking.
7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they become golden around the edges. It is recommended to check them after 15 minutes to avoid burning.
8. Once done, let the cookies cool on a rack. This step will help firm them up and achieve a crunchy texture.
Serving suggestions:
Serve these cookies with a fragrant tea or coffee, or you can add them to your children's lunch box. This quick and healthy dessert can be customized by adding chopped dark chocolate or various seeds, such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds, for an extra nutrient boost.
Possible variations:
- Substitute plums with raisins or dates for a different sweetness.
- You can add spices like cinnamon or vanilla for a more intense flavor.
- Experiment with different types of cereals to create cookies with different flavors.
This simple and healthy dessert is perfect for any time of the day and can be easily adapted to your preferences. Treat yourself to crunchy cereal cookies, full of goodness!
Butter is mixed with sugar and beaten until it becomes a foam, then honey, baking powder, and baking soda are added and mixed. We add the egg, milk, vanilla, and mix well. We gradually add whole wheat flour. Finally, we add raisins, nuts, cereals, dried plums, and mix everything with a wooden spoon. We shape balls with a diameter of 2.5 cm and place them on the tray 4-5 cm apart. They are baked at 180 degrees C for 10-15 minutes. When ready, they are left in the tray for 2 minutes, then placed on a rack to cool completely. They are ideal for breakfast or alongside coffee for dessert. The recipe for Cereal Cookies was suggested by Seima on the recipe forum. Other cookie recipes can be found here: Shaped Cookies, Cream with Cookies, Biscuit Salam.
Ingredients: 110 g butter at room temperature, 140 g sugar, 100 g honey (or brown sugar), a pinch of baking soda, 0.5 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 egg, a few drops of vanilla essence, 1 tablespoon of milk, 150 g whole wheat flour, 130 g cereal (I use muesli), 100 g raisins, 100 g ground peanuts, 100 g finely chopped dried plums.
