Hey Lykkers! Are you looking for a nutritious breakfast that's quick, tasty, and perfect for busy mornings? Well, you're in for a treat with these oatmeal breakfast cookies!
They're a healthy twist on the classic oatmeal raisin cookie, offering the same chewiness and moistness you love but with a lighter, healthier touch.
In this recipe, we'll guide you through making these delicious cookies step by step!
What Makes These Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Healthy?
We know that breakfast is an important meal, and it's great when we can enjoy something that's both tasty and healthy. These oatmeal breakfast cookies are made with wholesome ingredients like oats, dates, and almonds, which provide a natural sweetness and texture.
The addition of coconut oil and almond meal ensures a nice, soft consistency without using unhealthy lipids. By using dates to sweeten the cookies, we're also avoiding refined sugars, making them a much healthier choice for a morning snack.
The Secret Ingredients for a Perfect Batch
For these cookies, we start with a mix of wet and dry ingredients. The wet ingredients include pitted dates (which are mashed into a paste), egg, maple syrup or honey (for a natural sweetness), coconut oil (or your choice of neutral oil), and vanilla essence for flavor. These ingredients help bind the cookie together and give it that chewy texture we love.
On the dry side, rolled oats, flaked almonds, desiccated coconut, raisins (or sultanas), and almond meal come together to create a deliciously hearty and textured cookie. The oats provide fiber, the almonds offer a nice crunch, and the raisins give that sweet bite in every mouthful. Of course, we also throw in some baking powder and cinnamon to elevate the flavors!
How to Make These Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Making these cookies is a breeze, and we know you'll love how easy it is. First, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a bowl, chop the dates roughly and soak them in boiling water for about 10 minutes. After soaking, mash them into a paste using a fork or potato masher.
Once the dates are ready, add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix them all together. The next step is to add the dry ingredients—rolled oats, flaked almonds, desiccated coconut, raisins, almond meal, cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir everything until it's well combined, and you'll have a thick batter that's easy to work with.
Using a spoon, measure out about 6 or 8 cookies and place them onto the baking tray. Flatten each cookie to about 1.7 cm (2/3 inches) thick. Bake them for 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
Storing and Enjoying Your Cookies
These cookies are great for meal prep, and they keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days. While they soften slightly on the outside, they still hold up well for a grab-and-go breakfast. If you're looking to enjoy them later, feel free to store them in the fridge or even freeze them. Let us know if you try freezing them—we'd love to hear about it!
Customizing Your Cookies
One of the best parts about these oatmeal breakfast cookies is that they're customizable! Feel free to experiment with different nuts, dried fruits, or even add some chocolate chips if you're in the mood for something extra indulgent. You can also adjust the sweetness by playing with the amount of maple syrup or honey you add.
Enjoy these cookies, and remember to share them with friends and family—because who wouldn't want to start their day with a delicious, healthy treat?
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