This research developed healthier cookies by incorporating traditional Mexican ingredients – oyster mushrooms, nopal cactus, and amaranth – into regular wheat flour cookies. The enhanced cookies contained more protein, fiber, minerals and natural antioxidants compared to regular cookies while maintaining good taste and texture. Impact on everyday life: – Provides a healthier alternative to conventional cookies without sacrificing taste – Offers a way to incorporate traditional nutritious ingredients into modern diets – Demonstrates how cultural food heritage can be preserved through product innovation – Shows potential for developing other functional foods using these ingredients – Supports sustainable use of local food resources