These healthy breakfast cookies are protein-packed, gluten-free, and packed with flavor.
This recipe is so versatile. You can use any combination of nuts & seeds you prefer. Any nut butter you enjoy. If you do not want to use nuts, then I would recommend tahini. Also, you can add whatever dried fruit you love as well. Some options include bananas, raisins, or cherries. Comment below if you make these healthy protein oatmeal breakfast cookies.
They are perfect for on-the-go and meal prep snacking. I understand it’s not easy to eat healthy in the morning. I’ve been guilty of buying those unhealthy breakfast snacks. That’s why I love meal prepping this easy healthy breakfast recipe. Meal planning is the best way to control the ingredients that are in your food. If you’re trying to control your sugar, or lose weight then I would suggest making a couple of healthy recipes each week.
Why you’ll love this breakfast cookie recipe
- gluten-free
- dairy-free
- egg-free
What’s in these healthy breakfast cookies
- oatmeal
- pumpkin seeds
- chia seeds
- hemp seeds
- natural nut butter
- maple syrup
- almond flour
- dairy-free chocolate chips
- dried cranberries
- cinnamon
- flax egg
- vanilla extract
- salt
How to make a flax egg
Simply mix 1 tablespoon flax seeds with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for a few minutes until the flax egg forms a gel-like consistency.
How to make these breakfast cookies
- Firstly, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease your pan or line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Secondly, mix the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls.
- Thirdly, pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Fourthly, use a spoon or cookie scoop to scoop evenly sized cookies onto the baking pan. Once all the cookies are on the baking pan, press down with your hands as the cookies will not spread.
- Finally, bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes. Enjoy with a smoothie, tea, coffee, or alone.
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More healthy breakfast recipes:
- Almond Flour Pancakes
- Golden Milk Breakfast Muffins
- Raspberry Banana Smoothie
- 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Pancakes
- Oat Milk Latte 7 Ways
Healthy Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/3 cup natural nut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond flour can sub for any flour
- 1 flax egg*
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- dairy-free chocolate chips optional
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease your pan or line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to scoop evenly sized cookies onto the baking pan. Once all the cookies are on the baking pan, press down with your hands as the cookies will not spread.
- Bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes. Enjoy with a smoothie, tea, coffee, or alone.
Notes
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