Anyone who claims that they never, ever leave the house in the morning without first enjoying a wholesome breakfast is either wearing their superhero cape under their regular-person work clothes or is lying. Of this, I am completely convinced. In many homes, if everyone makes it out the door with brushed teeth and two shoes, that’s a victory. Breakfast? That’s a bonus…
…but not anymore! This recipe is fast and easy, tastes great, freezes well, and offers a complete, portable, low sugar, high fiber breakfast. Tomorrow morning, grab one or two of these as you race out the door. Have a great day!
Ingredients (makes 16 large cookies)
1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup whole oats
1/2 cup high fiber breakfast cereal
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped dried apples
1 tablespoon quinoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
2 tablespoons softened butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup all natural applesauce
1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Step 1) Combine first 11 ingredients (all dry ingredients except sugar) in a large mixing bowl. Blend well.
Step 2) Combine last 7 ingredients (all wet ingredients plus sugar) in a small mixing bowl. Blend well, and add to dry ingredients. Stir until 
just combined.
Step 3) Drop heaping tablespoons of cookie dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Step 4) Bake in preheated, 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Parchment paper may be reused once or twice before discarding. Enjoy!
Crowded Earth Kitchen 
Yes!!! Cookies for breakfast, Austin will LOVE it!
Jill, our sister in law regularly has a stash of these in her freezer. They’re the best!
I will make these for my granddaughters when I visit them in Arkansas. They will not believe they are having cookies for breakfast!
A side benefit of this recipe is the Awesome Grown-Up Stamp of Approval that children give gleefully when they are allowed to eat cookies for breakfast. 🙂
These are absolutely fabulous!! I am glad that I got to sample some this morning.
Glad you enjoyed them!
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These look awesome! I’m definitely going to have to safe this recipe for future use!
These look so delicious! I’m one of those people that can’t leave the house without eating breakfast, haha. I do it not only for me but for the others that will have to encounter me throughout the early morning hours. LOL I’m not the type to eat a cookie for breakfast (I love large meals) but these might be really good for sports events. Thanks for the suggestion.
These look great. I think I need to try these!
Thanks – I hope you enjoy them!
Very good blog! Do you have any hints for aspiring writers?
I’m planning to start my own website soon but I’m a little lost on everything.
Would you suggest starting with a free platform like
Wordpress or go for a paid option? There are so many choices out there that I’m completely confused ..
Any suggestions? Appreciate it!
WordPress is a great place to start – user friendly, with plenty of available support. Most importantly, have fun!