Since these cookies aren’t really “treats” I told my daughters (a.k.a. my taste testers) they could have as many as they wanted. As soon as they heard me say that they seriously went to town. I was thrilled they liked them so much, but I was starting to get worried about tummy
aches! These “breakfast cookies” are perfect for those mornings when you’re racing out the door or for a quick and easy afternoon snack. If you have a nut allergy (or go to a nut-free school like us) you could easily substitute pumpkin seeds for the pecans. You could also add some cinnamon if you want to spice things up. Apparently my family likes them just the way they are though…so enjoy!
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Pecan Maple Breakfast Cookies
Yield: 20 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup applesauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened but not melted
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a cookie sheet.
- Whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl using an electric mixer beat the applesauce, maple syrup, butter, egg, and vanilla.
- While beating the mixture on a low speed add the dry ingredients until well blended.
- Fold in the nuts with a spatula.
- Drop onto prepared cookie sheet with a spoon. Bake for 8 – 9 minutes or until they start to brown.
Just made these for after school treats. I was sure to not call them cookies, as we are used to more sugary treats. I called them bread bites and the kids loved them. I am so excited to have been told about this website and I am trying to incorporate better eating in our family’s life. Thanks so much!
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I made these for my family today (as written, maybe less salt as i rarely measure salt and end up going on the light side) and they are such a hit, I may not have any leftovers for my husband to try. I love that the recipe is great as is, but is also basic enough that it gives me a lot of room to be creative! I can see myself making these on a regular basis. thanks!
These were really tasty! I didn’t have maple syrup this morning so I had to use honey. I think they need the maple flavor to make them a little more interesting. The honey didn’t add much flavor. I used walnuts and would probably add dried fruit next time.
I was wondering what brand of maple syrup you like to buy?
Thanks! Love your blog!
I just by the Earth Fare store brand grade B syrup.
Fantastic! My kids LOVED them and so did I! I will be making these often! Please share any other non-traditional breakfast recipes you have or ways to pack even more nutrition into these. Thanks!
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Delish! In efforts to make these even healthier, I swapped out the two Tbs of butter for 6 Tbs of organic flax and 1Tbs of water. Awesome. Love them with cinnamon. Thanks!