These healthy, nutrient-packed cookies only taste like dessert.
But that quick pick-me-up doesn’t last very long and can leave you feeling crummy.
Thesebreakfast cookieshave all the flavor with none of the sugar crash.
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What Are Breakfast Cookies?
Breakfast cookies are a convenient way to enjoy breakfast on-the-goa particularly helpful option for busy weekday mornings.
The best part of these breakfast cookies is that they’re customizable.
After all, breakfastisthe most important meal of the day.
But the flavor and texture aren’t the only things going for your oats.
Thesewhole grainsare a great source of protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl stir together applesauce, almond butter, eggs, and molasses.
kosher salt, and the alllspice.
Add to egg mixture; beat with a mixer on medium until combined.
Stir in dried fruit.
Let stand 10 minutes.
(Dough will be thick.)
Flatten each mound to a 3-inch round.
Bake
Bake until surface of cookies is dry and edges are set, 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool on cookie sheet on a wire rack 5 minutes.
Remove and cool completely.
These cookies can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, so you’re never without.
To store, layer the breakfast cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Cover and chill up to three days or freeze for up to two months.
Thaw at room temperature before eating.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
