Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast Cookies are nutritious and the perfect meal as you head to school, pop out to your workout or to the office. Let's make a batch! These Breakfast Cookies are awesome because they have tons of protein, Omega-3 fatty acids to support brain development and carbohydrates — all things you want to get your kids going first thing in the morning.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 121 kcal per serving

Ingredients

¼ cup - unsalted butter
½ cup - apple sauce
½ cup - maple syrup
1 - egg
2 teaspoons - vanilla extract
1 cup - whole wheat flour
2 cups - old fashioned oats
½ tsp - baking soda
½ tsp - kosher salt
1 tsp - ground cinnamon
½ cup - pistachios
½ cup - dried cherries
½ cup - flax seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place the butter, apple sauce and maple syrup in a bowl or standing mixer and beat until well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix to incorporate.
Fold in the pistachios, cherries and flax seeds.
Using a small ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoon measure, drop dough onto Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheets. Use the palm of your hand to gently press down the cookies, as they do not spread during baking.
Bake for 15 minutes and remove to a cooling rack.

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