Description
Discover a nutritious and delicious breakfast cookie recipe perfect for busy mornings, packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond flour, and natural sweeteners.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, salt, dried cranberries (or raisins), chopped nuts, and dark chocolate chips (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), unsweetened applesauce, almond butter (or peanut butter), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined and a dough forms.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and shape into cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your hand or a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are versatile and can be customized with your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.
Ensure all ingredients are gluten-free if preparing for a gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Makes about 12 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal per cookie
