Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Gooey dairy-free chocolate chips and a delicious blend of cocoa powder and maple syrup make these Oatmeal breakfast cookies an amazing way to start your day!

Breakfast cookies are an easy grab-and-go breakfast that will fill you up and give you the energy to get you through the morning!

Mornings are hectic! Between school, commuting, and weekend activities, there isn’t always enough time to make a large sit-down breakfast. That is why breakfast cookies have become so popular. They are dense cookies that can be filled with nutritious ingredients like healthy fats, nuts, and seeds. The goal is to make them easy to grab as you run out the door!

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What makes these Breakfast Cookies so amazing?

• There is no refined sugar. We use a small amount of pure maple syrup
• It’s gluten-free. Just be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats
• They have protein to keep you full. We are adding almond flour and seeds to these breakfast cookies!
• These breakfast cookies take less than 10 minutes to prepare. Just dump everything in a bowl and mix!
• Just the perfect amount of sweet! These are not very sweet which I love. They go well with coffee or tea and I feel like it is the minimum amount of sweetness for the kids. They still love these cookies!

What other mix-ins can you add to these gluten-free breakfast cookies?

This is one of those recipes that you can’t mess up. Get creative and add all kinds of ingredients to these breakfast cookies! Here are a few things I’ve tried:

• Dried fruits – Cherries, apricots, dried cranberries, and raisins are all delicious!
• Nuts – Slivered almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and cashews add some crunch!
• Nut butter – try adding some creamy peanut butter (powder works too), almond butter, or seed butter for added protein
• Protein powder – Sometimes I will substitute chocolate protein powder for cocoa powder and it’s always delicious
• Shredded coconut – Shredded coconut and chocolate just work!
• Seeds – We use pumpkin seeds in this recipe but you could also add sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, or chia seeds
• Spices – Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice!

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Ingredients for this Breakfast Cookie recipe

• Oatmeal – Use certified gluten-free oatmeal if you want these to be GF. Not all oats are gluten-free
• Almond Flour – Almond meal would also work in this recipe (typically it’s cheaper)
• Egg – Flax eggs or egg substitutes work great in this recipe
• Cocoa Powder – Cacao powder works too!
• Baking Powder
• Vanilla extract– This is optional but definitley adds some flavor!
• Avocado oil – Coconut oil or olive oil can be substituted
• Pure Maple Syrup – If you want a sweeter breakfast cookie, double the maple syrup
• Banana – Use a very ripe banana! If the banana isn’t ripe, consider adding two
• Dairy Free Chocolate Chips – Use regular chocolate chips if you aren’t avoiding dairy
• Pumpkin Seeds – Optional but they give an amazing crunch! Salted pumpkin seeds are delicious in this too

How to make cookies for breakfast!

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Important tips to make breakfast cookies

1. These cookies don’t spread like normal cookies, so you can put them close together on the cookie sheet. For smaller hands, make 12 small cookies instead of 6 large ones.
2. If you are avoiding eggs, use a flax egg instead. Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flax seed with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes then mix it in as the egg.
3. If these cookies need to be gluten-free, be sure to look for certified gluten-free oats. Oats are gluten-free by nature but they can be cross-contaminated in the factory.
4. Sometimes you can get carried away with adding too many ingredients and the dough can get stiff. If this happens, add an extra egg and an additional teaspoon of avocado oil
5. If you are using coconut shreds in your cookies, switch the avocado oil for coconut oil. This will add a delicious flavor to your cookie!

Frequently Asked Questions About Breakfast Cookies

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