Can I make these without a banana?

Yes, use one half cup unsweetened applesauce instead. They will be milder in flavor but still moist and chewy.

Can I use quick oats?

Rolled oats are best for chewy texture, but quick oats will work in a pinch and give a softer cookie.

Do I need to chill the dough?

No chilling is required. The chia and flax naturally thicken the dough after a short rest.

Can I make them vegan?

Absolutely. Use applesauce, coconut oil, and maple syrup or coconut nectar.

Do these taste like dessert cookies?

They are lightly sweet and wholesome. For more of a treat, add chocolate chips or drizzle with dark chocolate.

What if I want crispier edges?

Bake a few extra minutes and let them cool fully on a wire rack.

Superfood Breakfast Cookies

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time26 minutes
Yield9 cookies 1x
DietGluten Free

Chewy, hearty breakfast cookies made with oats, seeds, and dried fruit. Naturally gluten free and dairy free, packed with superfoods for lasting energy.

Ingredients

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1 cup old fashioned rolled oats, use certified gluten free if needed
1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 cup dried cranberries, raisins, or other dried fruit
1/2 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or nuts
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large mashed banana or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
3 tablespoons coconut nectar, honey, or maple syrup
2 tablespoons almond milk or milk of choice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a large bowl mix oats, oat flour, dried fruit, seeds, flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Add mashed banana or applesauce, melted coconut oil, sweetener, and almond milk. Stir until combined.
Let dough rest 4 to 5 minutes so chia and flax can thicken the mixture.
Scoop scant 1/4 cup portions onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes until edges are golden and cookies are firm.
Cool on sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a rack. Makes 8–9 cookies.

Notes

For sweeter cookies, add a handful of chocolate chips.
Swap banana for applesauce for a milder flavor.
Store airtight at room temp 2-3 days, in the fridge 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition is estimated per cookie when recipe makes 9.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 175 kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://wearerecipes.com/superfood-breakfast-cookies/