Healthy Breakfast Cookies are the perfect treat to kickstart your day with a nutritious twist. Packed with wholesome ingredients, the cookies blend sweetness and healthiness in every bite. You’ll be delighted to know how easy it is to whip up a batch that satisfies your morning cravings.
When it comes to ingredient swaps, feel free to use your preferred sugar substitutes if Splenda isn’t your jam. If you’re looking for a more wholesome option, consider using coconut oil in place of margarine. For allergies, ensure your cereal is free of gluten if necessary, and always check the labels on any packaged items. Sourcing fresh eggs and quality spices can really enhance the flavor of the cookies, so keep an eye out for organic options when shopping.
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Healthy Breakfast Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup margarine
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 cups frosted mini-wheats cereal, crushed (any of your fav cereals.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, blend together 1/3 cup margarine, 1 cup applesauce, 1 cup Splenda sugar substitute, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until well combined.
- Add in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 2 eggs, then beat well until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg.
- Gradually combine the dry flour mixture with the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; we want tender cookies, not tough ones.
- Crush 4 cups of frosted mini-wheats cereal into small pieces. A heavy-duty gallon-sized ziplock bag works wonders for the—just stomp on it gently until crushed.
- Fold the crushed cereal into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 4 of 7:
If you’re looking for another delicious option, consider trying Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. With wholesome ingredients like oats and dark chocolate, it’s a fantastic way to indulge while staying on the healthy side of things. Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies will surely become a favorite.