Our family ventured into new territory last fall when my oldest child started her first year of college. She commutes. But, like any teenager, she sometimes has a tendency to sleep in a little later, making for a rush out the door to make it to class on time. Arriving on time is good, but I wasn’t so glad when she didn’t have time for a healthy breakfast.
I know she’s not alone. There are plenty of people who hurry out the door to make it to work on time, grabbing whatever they can find in the pantry to curb their hunger – like a granola bar or pop tart. Or worse, they skip breakfast entirely.
In order to help my daughter have a healthier option I made these breakfast cookies. They’re filled with whole grains, dried fruit, protein, and healthy fats, and sweetened with honey and a little bit of dark brown sugar. There’s even a bit of chocolate in them because, hey, everyone needs a little chocolate once in a while, right? They’re healthy, filling, and taste good too.
I like to make a batch, package the cookies in sets of two per snack bag, and freeze them. That way they’re easy to grab and go. If you have time to pair them with a glass of milk that’s even better. And if your kids are away at college, try sending them in a care package. Enjoy!
What’s your favorite go-to breakfast for those rush-around days? I’d love to hear about them in the comments below. If you’ve enjoyed this post please consider sharing it on Facebook or Twitter.
Breakfast Cookies with Dried Apricots and Dates
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. virgin coconut oil unrefined
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 3 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
- 1 mashed banana
- 1 large egg
- 6 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. whole wheat flour
- 1 3/4 c. quick cooking oatmeal
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 Tbsp. ground flaxseed meal
- 1/2 c. dried apricots chopped
- 1/2 c. dates chopped
- 3 Tbsp. sliced almonds
- 3 Tbsp. mini-chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put coconut oil into microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for about 20 seconds till coconut oil is mostly melted, but not hot
- Add honey, brown sugar, mashed banana, and egg and cream together.
- Stir in peanut butter and vanilla till thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl mix together whole wheat flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt, and flaxseed. Pour into the creamed mixture and incorporate till all ingredients are combined.
- Stir in apricots, dates, almonds, and chocolate chips.
- Using about 2 Tbsp. dough per cookie (I used a #40 scoop), form balls and place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten the balls before baking.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
Notes
Serving size is 2 cookies.
Marla says
Sounds like a delicious recipe and very healthy ingredients. thanks for sharing. Visiting from Real Food Friday link up
Marie says
Thank you, Marla! We enjoy them.
Miz Helen says
I just love Breakfast Cookies and can’t wait to try these delicious looking cookies! Thank you so much for helping us celebrate Three Years at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Tammy says
I have been wanting to try breakfast cookies for quite sometime but haven’t come up on a recipe that didn’t make me want to try it. I love the sound of yours and plan on using it in the near future. Pinning!!
Marie says
Thank you for visiting, Tammy. Let me know how they turn out!
Wieczora (???) says
Oh, that looks delicious.
Now I also get hungry.
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Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great weekend.
Miz Helen
Marie says
Miz Helen – Thank you so much! Always enjoy hearing from you and visiting your site.
Joyce @ It's Your Life says
They look good, and healthy, thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. New link up starts tonight at 7 central.
Shannon @ Of The Hearth says
I love the flavor of apricots and almonds together! I’m definitely going to try these. 🙂
Marie says
Shannon – almonds and apricots are some of my favorites too. Thanks for stopping by!
Niki says
I made these this morning and they were delicious!! I didn’t have dried apricots so substituted with goji berries to add the bitter kick. I also used raisins instead of choc chips, and stevia mixed with water instead of the honey and sugar. I also used rolled oats because I didn’t have instant, and they came put just fine. Thanks for this awesome healthy recipe. Do you have the calories per serving information?
Marie says
Hi Niki – I’m sorry, I don’t have the calories per serving calculated at this time. So glad you enjoyed them though! I’ll be the goji berries were great in them too!
Heidi Halldorson says
Really nummy.
Used with fresh apricots, & cooked longer.
The 3 adults agreed this is a keeper.
Healthy Ideas Place says
Thank you so much, Heidi! Glad you all enjoyed them. 🙂