If there's one health "trend" that I'd like to see in 2022, it's the idea of cookies being a breakfast food. Especially when they're this delicious, vibrant, and healthy! My Gut Heathy Trail Mix Breakfast Cookies are the perfect cookie to help you start your day off on the right foot, while ensuring that you're supporting both your gut health and your overall health, in the process. They are loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based ingredients, but don't be hesitant - they still taste like delicious cookies!
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet I love this set of three from Williams-Sonoma!
- 1 Cookie Scoop A good cookie scoop is an essential tool in my kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats
- ½ Cup Oat Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¾ Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ Cup Ground Flax Seeds
- 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
- ⅔ Cup Dried Cranberries
- ½ Cup Pumpkin Seeds unsalted
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Applesauce
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Milk of Choice, plus more if needed I use almond milk, but any type of milk works here!
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 325 F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Next, in a large bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients (including the seeds), followed by all of the wet ingredients.
- Stir everything to incorporate well, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- If the mixture is too thick, feel free to add in another tablespoon or two of milk.
- Once the batter has set, use a cookie scoop to form 8 cookies on your baking sheet.
- Use the palm of your hang to gently press down on the cookies and flatten them. This will ensure that they don't spread too much!
- If desired, sprinkle some more pumpkin seeds and/or dried cranberries on top of the cookies.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes.
- Once done. remove from the oven, let cool, and enjoy!
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg
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