Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies

Name: Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats; 2 tablespoons ground flax seed; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 2 [Organic Valley® Large Eggs], beaten; 1/3 cup [plain yogurt]; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup [Organic Valley® Unsalted Butter], softened; 1/3 cup chopped dried apple rings; 1/3 cup raisins (optional); 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

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Enjoying cookies for breakfast seems a bit decadent but don’t worry, these breakfast cookies are both healthy and decadent. They are freezer-friendly and make an excellent option for breakfast on-the-go or an afternoon snack.

15 min Prep15 min Cook30 min Total

15 min Prep•15 min Cook•30 min Total

10 Servings

15 min Prep15 min Cook30 min Total

15 min Prep•15 min Cook•30 min Total

10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons ground flax seed
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon table salt
⅓ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
⅓ cup chopped dried apple rings
⅓ cup raisins (optional)
½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, ground flax, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder and salt.
In another bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk. Add egg mixture and softened butter to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Fold in dried apples, raisins and walnuts.
Scoop the cookie dough with a ¼ cup measuring cup and drop onto baking sheet. Flatten to about ½-inch thickness.
Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until cooked through and edges are golden brown and slightly crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before storing in an airtight container. Pro tip: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. This recipe is perfect for weekend meal preps and is freezer-friendly.

Directions

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Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, ground flax, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder and salt.
In another bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk. Add egg mixture and softened butter to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Fold in dried apples, raisins and walnuts.
Scoop the cookie dough with a ¼ cup measuring cup and drop onto baking sheet. Flatten to about ½-inch thickness.
Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until cooked through and edges are golden brown and slightly crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before storing in an airtight container. Pro tip: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. This recipe is perfect for weekend meal preps and is freezer-friendly.