Description
These Superfood Breakfast Cookies are a delightful way to kickstart your day, combining flavor and nutrition effortlessly. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, and dried fruits, these cookies are not only perfect for busy mornings but also serve as a nutritious snack anytime. They cater to various dietary preferences, being gluten-free, vegan, and naturally sweetened. With a chewy texture and delicious flavor profile, you’ll find these cookies irresistible and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/2 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 mashed banana or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut nectar or honey
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, oat flour, dried fruit, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in mashed banana (or applesauce), melted coconut oil (or butter), coconut nectar (or honey), and almond milk. Mix until well combined.
- Let the mixture rest for 4-5 minutes for better texture.
- If too thick, stir in additional almond milk until desired consistency.
- Scoop out dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden around edges.
- Allow cooling on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg