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Sep 20, 2018 By Stacie Hassing

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies

Gluten-free
Nut-free
Vegetarian
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Enjoying cookies for breakfast seems a bit decadent, but don’t worry. These gluten-free Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies are both healthy & decadent and perfect for grab-and-go.

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies stacked on a wire cooling rack

Are hectic mornings a norm in your household?

If so, I’ve got your back! Make a batch of these Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies on the weekend and you’ll be covered for those busy weekday mornings when making a hot breakfast (or even pouring a bowl of cereal) just ain’t happenin’. These cookies are complete with healthy fats, fiber and no refined sugar and are totally delicious. They are a soft & chewy cookie for all to love – kids and adults. The toasted walnuts give them a nice crunch and the dried fruit makes the perfect blend of tart and sweet.

Shane, my husband, has been grabbing one along with a hard-boiled egg for protein on his way out the door for work each morning. Unlike myself (early riser, here), he prefers sleeping as long as he can in the morning, therefore there’s no sitting down for breakfast or enjoying coffee on the porch for him. Exactly why I like to have some healthy grab-and-go options on hand that he can easily take with him.

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies

Freezer-friendly, too!

This recipe makes 9 Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies but by all means, feel free to double it up so you can stock your freezer in preparation for weeks to come!

overhead view of Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies on a wire cooling rack

Made with Made In Nature Dried Fruit & Organic Valley Grassmilk Yogurt.

This recipe features two trusted and go-to organic food brands. Made In Nature, the makers of delicious, refined sugar-free, dried fruits & snacks and Organic Valley, the makers of our favorite dairy products including the Grassmilk line that’s made from 100% grass-fed cows. You can read all about why we choose grass-fed dairy here.

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Four Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies stacked and tied together with a string on a wire cooling rack

Change ’em up! Make ’em your own!

The recipe calls for dried apples, raisins, walnuts and apple pie spice, but if you want to give them your own twist, you totally can. It’s a super versatile recipe in that any dried fruit will work as well as your choice of nuts and seeds. Substitute the apple pie spice for cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice. Use what you have kickin’ around in your pantry or create your own special combination with what sounds best to you! Don’t you just love recipes like this?! My hope is that it will save you a trip or two to the grocery store.

Four Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies stacked on a wire rack and tied with a string

It’s time to get baking!

Whip up a batch of Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies and you’ll bet set for the unpredictable (or maybe not) hectic mornings ahead. These cookies also make for great after-school snacking or real food fuel before sports practices or games for older kids.

This recipe is one of nine recipes in our How to Build a Better Lunchbox eBook. 

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Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies

Enjoying cookies for breakfast seems a bit decadent, but don’t worry. These dietitian-approved breakfast cookies are both healthy AND decadent. They’re freezer-friendly and make an excellent option for breakfast on the go or an afternoon snack whenever you need them.

  • Author: Stacie Hassing
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 9 cookies 1x
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Oat Cookies
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Ingredients

  • 1¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed
  • 1 tsp. apple pie spice*
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 organic large eggs, beaten**
  • 1/3 cup Organic Valley Plain Grassmilk Yogurt (may substitute unsweetened applesauce or vanilla yogurt, if desired)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Organic Valley Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup chopped Made In Nature Dried Apple Rings
  • 1/3 cup Made In Nature Raisins (optional)
  • ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional – omit for nut-free)

*May substitute: ½ tsp. Cinnamon + ¼ tsp. nutmeg + ¼ tsp. ground ginger

** To make Egg-Free we recommend using this Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer mixed according to package directions PLUS 1 extra tablespoon of water in place of the eggs.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, ground flax, apple pie spice (or cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger) baking powder and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the eggs, yogurt, maple syrup and yogurt. Whisk. Add egg mixture and softened butter to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
  4. Fold in dried apples, walnuts and raisins (if using).
  5. Scoop the cookie dough with a ¼ cup measuring cup and drop onto baking sheet. Flatten to about ½-inch thickness.
  6. Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until cooked through and edges are golden brown and slightly crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

Pro tip: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. This recipe is perfect for weekend meal preps and is freezer-friendly.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (with optional ingredients)
  • Calories: 238
  • Sugar: 13 g
  • Sodium: 35 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and daughter reside with their two pups. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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  1. Bryan says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    I’ll just switch out the raisons for some chocolate chips! haha

    Reply
  2. Victoria Parker, RDN says

    September 25, 2018 at 9:08 am

    Awesome site ladies. As a registered dietitian and a “real food” connoisseur, I appreciate your hard work and delicious recipes. Thank you, I’ll be sharing this site with my clients. 💙

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      September 25, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Thank you, Victoria! That means a lot to us coming from another real food RDN!

      Reply
  3. Kevin Long says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    A few things here…you list salt twice when mixing dry ingredients…assume the first salt was supposed to be baking soda? Also, you list vanilla extract in the ingredients list, but don’t say when to put it in? I’m a neophyte baker here, but assume when you either mix the wet ingredients or when you combine the dry and wet?

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      September 26, 2018 at 5:37 pm

      Hi Kevin, thanks for the catch! The recipe has been updated.

      Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    October 13, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    Can we use all old fashion oats for this recipe?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      October 14, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      Hi Rebecca,

      The cookies may not hold together quite as well so I’d recommend pulsing the old-fashioned oats in a food processor and blender first to increase their surface area which will allow them to soak up more moisture and stay together better.

      Reply
  5. Melinda says

    November 25, 2018 at 10:07 am

    Can I use honey instead of maple syrup and what if I don’t use the dried apples (couldn’t find any)? Thanks

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      November 28, 2018 at 7:29 pm

      Honey would work, too! And feel free sub fresh apples for the dried apples.

      Reply
  6. Gina says

    March 24, 2019 at 7:53 am

    Hi. Have you ever tried substituting coconut oil for butter?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      March 25, 2019 at 5:24 pm

      We haven’t but it should work. If you try it, please let us know how it works out.

      Reply
  7. Alene says

    May 16, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    The problem is, I’ll want to eat two!

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      May 18, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      Hahahaha! We totally understand.

      Reply
  8. Judy Smith says

    July 4, 2019 at 10:49 pm

    Could you please send this wonderful sounding recipe to my email? Thank you!

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      July 7, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      Hi Judy,

      You can email recipes to yourself (or friends) by scrolling to the bottom of the post and clicking the green ‘Email’ button below the photo that’s just under the recipe.

      Reply
  9. Teresa says

    July 24, 2019 at 9:06 pm

    I’d rather use fresh grated apple. Any suggestions on how to alter the recipe for that??

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    • Stacie Hassing says

      July 25, 2019 at 8:47 am

      You can certainly use freshly grated apples in this recipe. Maybe try a 1/2 cup. And do let us know how they turn out. We can update the recipe to include that option.

      Reply
  10. Jessica says

    January 16, 2021 at 9:10 am

    What can be used in place of the butter? Was already going to use applesauce instead of yogurt.

    Reply
    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 21, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      You could use coconut oil or vegan butter.

      Reply

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