Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and this year, I want to introduce you to something special: Valentine's Day Snack. Forget the complicated baking and sugary treats; this is all about celebrating love with something quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor. I know how chaotic life can get, so I created this recipe to make Valentine's Day a little easier and a whole lot tastier. It's the perfect way to show your love without spending hours in the kitchen!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe isn't just about food; it's about connection. I remember when my grandmother used to make a similar treat for us every Valentine's Day. The kitchen would fill with the aroma of cinnamon and berries, and we'd all gather around to enjoy these simple yet delicious bites. It was a reminder that love doesn't need grand gestures – sometimes, the sweetest moments are found in the smallest, most heartfelt gestures.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut or almond butter
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), peanut butter (or almond butter), and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well until combined.
- Fold in the chopped dried cranberries and walnuts.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
- Gently flatten each spoonful with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy !
Valentine’s Day Snack
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt.1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, Pinch salt
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), peanut butter (or almond butter), and vanilla extract.1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, 1/4 cup peanut or almond butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well until combined.
- Fold in the chopped dried cranberries and walnuts.1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
- Gently flatten each spoonful with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy !