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Healthy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies

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These wholesome breakfast cookies combine diced apples, cinnamon, oats, and whole wheat flour for a quick, easy, and nutritious start to your day. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for on-the-go mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (135 g)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (120 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped apples (125 g), peeled and diced (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (60 ml)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (80 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, 60 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to blend evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until no dry spots remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in chopped apples, flaxseed meal, and nuts if using.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep cookies tender. Use room temperature eggs and wet ingredients for even baking. Crisp apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp hold their shape best. If apples are juicy, pat dry before mixing to avoid soggy batter. For chewier cookies, add 1 tablespoon brown sugar to dry ingredients. Cookies keep well in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature, up to 1 week refrigerated, and freeze for up to 3 months.

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