Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Indulge in a wholesome breakfast treat with these Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies. Packed with hearty oats, sweet apples, and warm spices, these cookies offer the delightful flavors of traditional apple pie in a nutritious, grab-and-go form. They’re soft, chewy, and free from refined flour and sugar, making them an excellent choice for a health-conscious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) instant oats
- ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (28g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup
- 1 cup (125g) finely diced red apple (about 1 medium apple)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil or butter with the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the maple syrup.
- Form the Dough: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the finely diced apple.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each slightly to your desired thickness.
- Bake: Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. They also freeze well for longer storage.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute the whole wheat flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
- Sweetness Level: These cookies are lightly sweetened, making them suitable for breakfast. If you prefer a sweeter taste, consider adding a tablespoon of honey or a sprinkle of your favorite sweetener.
