Start your day with these Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies, packed with rolled oats, almond flour, honey, and dried fruits for a delicious and nutritious treat. Perfect for a quick breakfast or mid-morning snack, these cookies are customizable to suit your tastes and offer a satisfying, wholesome way to fuel up.
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup honey
¼ cup almond butter
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats and almond flour.
Add wet ingredients: Add the honey, almond butter, applesauce, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well until everything is combined.
Add mix-ins: Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Scoop the dough: Using about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers.
Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Variations: Swap out the cranberries and walnuts for other dried fruits (raisins, apricots) or nuts (pecans, almonds).