PrintUltimate Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies: The Perfect Grab-and-Go Meal Prep
Make these wholesome oatmeal breakfast cookies for a quick, energizing start to your busy mornings. They are simple to prepare and serve as a satisfying meal replacement.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mix-ins (e.g., dark chocolate chips, raisins, chopped nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in your chosen mix-ins, like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Gently flatten the tops slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for easy meal planning throughout the week.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add 1/4 cup of your favorite protein powder to the dry ingredients.
- These cookies are excellent for meal delivery companies looking for simple, whole-food options.
- If you prefer a lower sugar option, reduce the maple syrup to 1/3 cup and use unsweetened dried fruit instead of chocolate chips.
- These cookies freeze well for long-term make ahead breakfast storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg