Description
Healthy apple cinnamon breakfast cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, apples, and warm cinnamon. These cookies are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack, offering a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 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 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (optional, for extra moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apple, raisins, or nuts (if using), and applesauce (if using).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set. Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add a few tablespoons of shredded coconut or a handful of dark chocolate chips.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- If you don’t have whole wheat flour, you can substitute with regular all-purpose flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg