These cookies don't necessarily need to be eaten for breakfast, but they are a great alternative to all of the usual sugar-packed, packaged granola/power/energy bars I am used to. Additionally, these cookies are probably the simplest cookies you will ever make. One bowl wonders that are delicious, crunchy and filling. As it also happens, they are vegan. No eggs and no dairy. I'm not one who usually bakes vegan, but these cookies are worth it. Crunchy from oats, walnuts and sunflower seeds. Moist from olive oil and raw agave nectar. Tart, unsweetened dried cherries round out the mix. Sometimes I add different nuts, sometimes I add different fruit, sometimes I even add dark chocolate chunks, which negates the vegan part, but they always taste good. For breakfast, or any time of day.
Vegan Breakfast Cookies
Makes 12
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup almond meal
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened dried cherries, chopped
1/8 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup raw agave nectar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch of kosher salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Using a medium sized ice cream scoop (or two spoons) measure out 12 equal balls of dough. Gently flatten the cookies with the back of a fork. Bake for 14 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
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| Portion out the moist dough. |
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| Gently press down to make flatter cookies. |
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| Golden cookies. Ready for breakfast. |
They sound like very handy bites to have around for a hit of energy!
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to find vegan chocolate! Guittard and Ghirardelli both make semi-sweet chips that are vegan, and there are tons of vegan chocolate bars that you could break up into pieces. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the vegan chocolate info! I'll definitely have to try that out.
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to make breakfast/granola bar lately. I'm always looking for a good recipe, thanks for this one.
ReplyDeleteThese are really good! I have been looking for some easy breakfast and/or snack ideas for my kiddos and these were a big hit!
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