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Breakfast Cookies (Healthiest Cookie)

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 cookies (serves 6-8) 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These healthy breakfast cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and natural sweeteners, making them the perfect grab-and-go morning treat. Soft, chewy, and loaded with fiber and protein, they’re a delicious way to start your day!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup (95g) whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (125g) almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (75g) mashed banana (or unsweetened applesauce)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (40g) chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
  • 1/4 cup (40g) unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine Everything: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and shredded coconut if using.
  5. Scoop & Shape: Drop dough by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
  6. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Swap almond butter for peanut butter or sunflower butter for a nut-free option.
  • Add flaxseeds or chia seeds for an extra nutritional boost.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg