Yes it is true – there is such a thing as a healthy cookie for breakfast! These breakfast cookies are packed with whole grains, fruits and veggies to keep you and your kids satisfied and nourished all morning long. Whole grains and fruits and veggies are a great sources of fiber which helps keep you feeling full. They also pack slow releasing carbs which help keep kids fuller for longer and stabilize blood sugars. Plus, your body is getting lots of vitamins and minerals that nourish your body and give it a balance so help you feel great!

It can be tough to get kids (and adults!) to eat fruits and veggies in the morning and these healthy breakfast cookies are a fantastic way to do that in a portable on-the-go breakfast option. Plus they are chewy and SOOO delicious that it won’t be hard to convince your kids to try them.

How to Make Healthy Breakfast Cookies

You just need a bowl and a spoon to whip these cookies up!

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl mix together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
• In a separate smaller bowl beat the egg. Add the melted coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract and stir well. Add this mixture to the large bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
• Add the grated carrot, grated apple and mashed banana and again stir until everything is well mixed together. If using the chocolate chips, add now.
• Roll the cookie dough into 1 inch sized balls. The dough should make approximately 20 balls. Place each on the cookie sheet and press down lightly with a fork.
• Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
• The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Ingredients in Healthy Breakfast Cookies with Carrots, Apples, and Oats

• Oats – oats give these cookies all the benefits of whole grains like fiber, vitamins and sustainable carbs. Plus they give that amazing chewy texture to the cookie.
• Carrots – carrots are sweet and subtle but add vitamin A, and other nutrients.
• Apple – apples give these cookies a refreshing tangy bite and subtle crunch.
• Banana – bananas are naturally super sweet. I like to use really ripe bananas in my breakfast cookies.
• Coconut Oil – I love the flavor coconut oil gives baked goods. You can use canola or avocado in these cookies also as a substitute.
• Honey – honey adds sweetness but is also a binder that holds everything together.

Best Tips for Making Breakfast Cookies

These cookies are a great cookie to experiment with different add-ins or substitutions. Here are some tips and ideas:

• Chocolate Chips. Instead of mini chocolate chips, you could use white chocolate chips for a totally different flavor. Or leave out the chocolate altogether and add in dried cranberries.
• Banana. If you don’t like the flavor of banana, you can use 1/2 cup of applesauce instead.
• Honey. You can use the same amount of maple syrup instead of honey in these cookies. The maple syrup does give a slightly different flavor.
• Oats. You can use either old fashioned oats or quick oats in this recipe. It really depends on what texture you like. Old fashioned oats will give these a more chewy texture.
• Apples/Carrots. When you grate these, I have found using the finest grate you can is best. It makes them almost melt into the cookies. If you prefer larger pieces of carrot or apple, then feel free to use a larger grate.

To Make Gluten Free

I get asked a lot what the best substitute for wheat flour is to make these cookies gluten free. I recommend using oat flour. You can easily make your own oat flour if you have gluten free oats. Just blend your oats in a blender until you get a fine crumb. You can also buy oat flour at most grocery stores.

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