Breakfast Cookies #1

Cookies?  For breakfast?  Is that legal?  Yes!  Each 2-cookie serving contains 7 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.  You get healthy carbs to fuel your brain through the morning and healthy fat to keep you full.  And because you make them yourself and know the ingredients, you avoid ending up with an over-processed breakfast bar or worse yet, no breakfast at all.  If you are the type who “doesn’t have time for breakfast”, you have no more excuses.  Make a batch of these on Sunday and eat them all week long.

Breakfast Cookies #1
 
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup canola oil
-1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter (no added sugar or salt)
-3/4 cup organic brown sugar
-1/2 tsp. baking soda
-1/4 tsp. salt
-1/4 cup water
-1 egg
-1 Tbsp. vanilla
-1.5 cups whole wheat flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
-1 cup rolled oats
-1 cup chopped dried figs
-3 cups round toasted oats cereal (I used Mom’s Best Honey Nut Toasty O’s)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a large mixing bowl, beat oil and peanut butter until smooth.  Add brown sugar, baking soda and salt.  Mix until combined, then mix in water, egg and vanilla.  Add whole wheat flour and mix until combined.  Add oats and mix until combined.  Stir in figs and cereal.
2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.  Use a 1/4 cup measure to drop dough onto cookie sheets.  Flatten each cookie slightly with a tap on top.  Bake for 10-12 minutes.  Let cool on cookie sheet for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.  Store in an airtight container.  Makes 15 servings (2 cookies = 1 serving)
recipe inspired by this one from bhg.com

I call these breakfast cookies #1 because as much as I enjoyed eating them this morning, I know I will change up the recipe next time.  I wanted to go ahead and share this with you anyways and see if you have any ideas.  If so, please leave them in the comments below.

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  • Becca @ Our Crazy Boys January 7, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Yum! I'm excited to try them!

  • ~Lori~ January 7, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    I am so making these today! Would it change the nutritional value a lot if I used coconut oil instead of canola? I like the flavor of coconut oil in baked goods.

  • Alysa January 7, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    Lori, the calories would stay the same but the saturated fat content would increase by 3-4 grams.

  • Jeff Baj January 7, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    These are really good! Especially with your morning cup(s) of Joe.

  • elaine January 7, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    These look awesome! What are the calories/cookies?

  • Alysa January 7, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Thanks Elaine! The serving size is 2 cookies at 316 calories.

  • elaine January 7, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Great. These look really good. I have been making my own protein bars and eating those for breakfast but I have gotten a little bored with them so this is a great alternative.
    Oh and here is the recipe for the protein bars.
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/protein-bars-recipe/index.html

  • Ashley Brooke Barden January 7, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    I want to try them too! I would def add a few mini semi sweet choc chips!! I bet the dough is good too!! Yum!

  • Jessica January 7, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Thanks for the recipe and the info! There's a great deal on Bob's Red Mill products on amazon.com today. You can check out the details here if you're interested: http://hip2save.com/2011/01/amazon-huge-discounts-on-bobs-red-mill-products.html

  • Alysa January 7, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    Those look good Elaine! My favorite breakfast cookie recipe comes from the Eat Clean Diet cookbook, but I don't always have the tons of ingredients (lots of different grains) on hand.

  • The Rheinlander's January 15, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    These sound so yummy!! Stopping by from link love… I'm now following on GFC, FB , & subscribed!! Looking forward to your post.
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  • KDC Events January 16, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Yummm! Those look so good!!! Visiting from link love from Botique on feet =) Have a great sunday!
    Denice
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  • Tina January 19, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I'm from the Boutique on Feet "linky love". I am now following you. Would love a follow back. http://www.savingscorner.org. Thanks!

  • Stephanie January 21, 2011 at 7:46 am

    Breakfast Cookies! Yum. I love the idea. Let us know when you perfect the recipe. šŸ™‚

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  • Jessica Lea, RD January 22, 2011 at 2:44 am

    Mmmm… it's barely 10pm & I'm ready for breakfast šŸ™‚

  • Jessica Lea, RD February 12, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Have you experimented with any other cereals in the breakfast cookie? Quite curious as to how they may turn out with others, perhaps Kashi GoLean Crunch? šŸ˜‰

  • Alysa February 13, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Jessica, last time I made them with 1/4 of the cereal being Uncle Sam from Attune Foods (to add fiber). I also added 1/4 cup of Running Man chia seeds and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Didn't get to take any pics before they were all gobbled up! They were even better than the first recipe!

  • Jessica Lea, RD February 13, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    Cinnamon would be phenomenal! Perhaps even Fiber One… Hmm… THANKS!

  • Alysa February 14, 2011 at 4:45 am

    Let me know how they turn out Jessica!

  • Jenny @ Fitness Health and Food April 14, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    ohhh those look wonderful!

    I love that you added figs to them šŸ™‚ mmm mmmm

  • Alysa May 2, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Thanks Jenny!

    We are about to make a new batch with sunflower seeds, raisins and a different "O" cereal. Can't wait!

  • RunEatRepeat July 23, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    Sounds like a great way to start my day šŸ™‚

  • Maranda August 7, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    These look terrific. I'm adding this to my "back to school baking" list for lunch snacks for the kids.

    Thanks!!