The perfect portable make-ahead breakfast, these chewy oatmeal apple breakfast cookies are energy packed and lightly sweetened to make them loved by all!
Can I get a quick fist pump for fall baking season? It is my favorite time of year for baking because it centers around two of my most beloved ingredients: apples and pumpkins.
Pumpkin muffins, apple cider donuts, you name it, I’m finding a way to make it healthier with apples and pumpkins.
My secret weapon? Molasses! Thick, syrupy and 100% fall, I love using molasses in baked goods. With school back in session, I wanted to create a fun and portable breakfast cookie that was high in flavor, low in sugar.
Packed with whole grains, healthy fats and protein, these chewy apple oatmeal breakfast cookies are an ideal make-ahead breakfast or lunch box treat.
When served with a tall glass of milk you get over 12 grams of protein per serving – just the type of energy kids need to get through their school day.
What are your favorite ways to bake with apples? I’d love to hear from you!
No forks required.
Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups oats old fashioned
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour or white flour
- ½ cup flax seed meal
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 medium apple cored and diced
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: oats through salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: eggs through vanilla.
- Slowly stir the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until evenly incorporated being sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts.
- Use a large cookie scoop to scoop out batter on prepared baking sheets leaving 2 inches in between each cookie. Gently press batter with fingers to flatten slightly.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until centers are firm to touch.
- Cool in pan on wire rack.
Chef’s Notes
Cookies freeze well when wrapped individually in plastic wrap.
Nutrition
Want more easy breakfasts? Check out my Healthy Breakfast Ideas board!
Melissa
I made these because I was needing some healthy breakfast ideas as I’m really not a breakfast person….but trying to eat regularly instead of just when I’m starving. I’m going to play around with the recipe a little bit but maybe it was the nutmeg…or cloves but the strong flavor of one of them I thought gave it a little too bitter of a flavor and took away from the sweetness of the apples…which I think is needed when there is no sugar or much else for sweetness. They have a good consistency though and bake up nicely! I would rate it 3 stars but wasn’t allowing me to pick them for some reason ;)
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Melissa – Hmm… maybe it was the cloves! I love that spice but it’s not for everyone. Feel free to omit next time! Glad you enjoyed!!
Joanne
Any recipe that gets cookies in my face first thing in the morning is a recipe I need in my life! Love that these are so fall-infused.
Liz DellaCroce
haha right?!
Chicago Jogger
I’ll fist bump for anything with applies + pumpkin! Love the sound of this recipe. Pinning to my Everything Apples board.
Liz DellaCroce
haha FIST PUMP!!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
What’s better then a cookie for breakfast? Nothing! Okay, maybe a tater tot, but these cookies look off the chizzzzarts.
Liz DellaCroce
hahaha Tots AND cookies maybe? Tot cookie? I think I’m on to something..
Sarah | Broma Bakery
When it comes to baking, apple and pumpkin are my best friends. And since cookies and I have known each other forever, I can sure say I’m a huge fan of these :)
Liz DellaCroce
hahaha Isn’t fall baking just the best?
Kathryn Doherty
I’m with you on eating all the apples and pumpkins! And especially making healthier treats with them :)
These breakfast cookies sound delicious! I’m all about a cookie for breakfast – such a fun way to start the day. And what a great idea to use molasses – such great, deep flavor. Yum!
Liz DellaCroce
I just can’t stop with the fall goodies!! It’s the best!