Description
These Healthy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, apples, and cinnamon—perfect for a nutritious grab-and-go morning snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled and cored)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples, and if using, the nuts and dried fruit.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and shape into cookies on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week.
- Use sweet or tart apples depending on your flavor preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg