Best Fruit And Nut Cookies

Fruit and nut cookies are a favorite with adults and kids alike. Whether as an accompaniment for your tea, coffee, or milk or simply as a snack, these biscuits are not only delicious but also filled with the nutritious benefits of dried fruits and nuts. We have provided a list of the most sumptuous fruit and nut cookies here, just for you. Read below to know more.

1. Unibic Fruit & Nut Cookies

These cookies have about 4% nuts, almonds, cashews, and 8% actual dried fruits (blackcurrant, cranberry, and papaya). They are crunchy and slightly spicy because of clove and nutmeg (added to the cookie dough). It has protein and good fats but no trans fat and cholesterol. You should always store the pack away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place and transfer the contents to an airtight container after opening the pack.

2. Open Secret 24 Choco Almond Cookies

Open secret 24 manufactures healthy snacking options. Its choco almond cookies contain no maida and are full of fibre. It is free from trans fat, ideal for all family members. The almond inits boost the immunity for a healthy body.

The chocolate in it makes them super tasty. Each of the cookies is individually packed to retain its freshness for a long time.

3. Mcvities Fruit Cookies

Mcvities is well known for its wide range of delicious cookies that they offer. If you are bored of traditional chocolate cookies, you will love these fruit cookies from McVities. The cookies are free from trans fat and have a shelf life of 270 days.

Along with the conventional taste of cookies, it has a dash of black currant fruit pieces that make your eating experience enjoyable. It makes for a great snack for kids in the morning, evening or even in school.

4. Karachi Bakery Osmania Biscuits

These handmade biscuits have been iconic since 1953. These are traditional Hyderabadi cookies that are made with great care and unique baking styles. These biscuits are 100% vegetarian, with no egg in them. Ensure that you always transfer the biscuits to an airtight container to enjoy them longer.

5. The Bread Company Fruit & Nut Amaranth & Cocoa Brownie Almond Millet Cookies

These cookies are made with the best quality organic ingredients, and they are completely free of chemicals and preservatives. They are 100% natural and rich in protein, dietary fibers, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The cookies are made with millet and amaranth flour and contain no traces of refined flour. It is a pack of two cookies: the soft-baked millet (contains whole wheat flour) and the gluten-free amaranth cookies.

The millet cookies are made with ragi (finger millet), cocoa, almonds, and butter. The amaranth variety contains dried papaya, dried orange peel, coconut, and cashews. Both the cookies contain flax seeds, which are extremely good for you. The cookies have a subtle flavor of rosemary, but no artificial flavors and are delicious and healthy. These cookies have a shelf life of 6 months.

6. Karachi Bakery Double Delight Fruit Biscuit 

A pack of these world-famous Hyderabadi cookies contains an assortment of badam pista and fruit biscuits. The badam pista biscuits are made with almonds and pistachios and contain real saffron. Preserved papaya and bits of cashew are the main ingredients in the fruit biscuits. These fruit biscuits are also 100% cholesterol-free. Both the cookies are rich in good fats and contain no trans fat. The biscuits have a shelf life of 5 months.

Buying Guide

Gluten

The yummy cookies that you usually consume contain wheat flour, which is a gluten-rich ingredient. People with gluten intolerance are advised against consuming gluten-rich products as it can lead to complications and adverse reactions like bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headache, fatigue, rashes, and even depression. Manufacturers have now come up with wheat flour alternatives like ragi cookies and amaranth cookies, all of which are equally delicious and, in fact, healthy. Therefore, many people who are not gluten intolerant are shifting to gluten-free alternatives to manage weight and remain more active.

 

Calories

Cookies and biscuits that you buy from supermarkets are mostly made with refined flour, butter, oil, and sugar. Plus, they have almonds, cashews, pistachios, and dried fruits. All in all, they are extremely rich in calories. Just 100 g of these cookies can have anywhere from 450 to 550 kcal. Ideally, your calorie intake should be around 1,200 -1,500 for a healthy lifestyle. Especially if you are trying to lose weight, then you need to create a calorie deficit, and cookies are a strict no. Note, the multigrain cookies might contain lesser calories, but they are not calorie-free. So, managing portion size is a must when indulging in cookies.

 

Allergens

Nuts are among the most common allergens. The fruit and nut cookies mostly contain almonds, cashews, pistachios. Plus, some of the cookies contain soy milk. Soy again is an allergen. So if you are prone to food allergies, then check the ingredients list before purchasing. Sometimes fruit biscuits may also contain traces of nuts and soy.

 

Sugar

Part of the charm of having cookies is the sugar rush it gives you. Undoubtedly all cookies, unless otherwise specified, contain sugar. If you have just 3 to 4 cookies, your sugar quota for the day will pretty much be exhausted. Now, for those with diabetes, these cookies are not suitable. Even for people who are trying to lose weight, cookies are a bad choice. There are sugar-free and diet cookies available, which you can opt for. But even when buying these cookies, steer clear of the ones that replace refined sugar with artificial sweeteners, as the latter is more harmful and can eventually impact your kidneys and liver functioning.

 

Artificial flavors

Cookies contain vanilla extract and other flavor extracts like rosemary and almonds. But in addition to these natural flavors, many manufacturers add synthetic flavoring ingredients. Artificial food ingredients are not good for you or your dear ones. Always try to buy cookies that are free of artificial flavors and colors.

Preksha
 

Preksha is passionate about writing articles that will inspire readers to make better choices. You will find her eating desserts for lunch, dinner and any time of the day. Also, she is the chief playlist engineer for any road trip.

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