Healthy (And Yummy!) Breakfast Cookies

Submitted by LP Kirker

"These cookies were developed out of desperation – I needed to find a breakfast that my four-year-old would eat in less than 20 minutes. They are made with healthy, simple ingredients and easy to make. Best of all…eating breakfast before school is a much faster process!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 1 cup whole oats
• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup pure maple syrup
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1⁄4 cup dried cherries
• 1⁄4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine the dry ingredients: whole oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract and molasses. Beat for 1-2 minutes or until well combined. Slowly add in the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Add in the chocolate chips, dried fruit and nuts.
4. Roll into 1" sized balls. Place 2" apart on the parchment lined baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.