Healthy Breakfast Cookies: Nutritious and Delicious

Start your day off right with these healthy breakfast cookies, packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds, and a touch of natural sweetness. These cookies are not only a grab-and-go breakfast option but also a great snack to keep you energized throughout the day. They’re chewy, satisfying, and filled with fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you full and fueled.

This recipe is incredibly versatile—customize it with your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. These cookies are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and don’t contain any refined sugar, making them a guilt-free treat the whole family can enjoy.

Healthy Breakfast Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup almond flour or whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
• ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
• ¼ cup seeds (e.g., chia seeds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds)
• ½ cup dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. Stir in the nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
5. Shape: Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough and flatten slightly into cookie shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Enjoy these breakfast cookies as a healthy, portable breakfast or snack to keep you going throughout the day!