Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies
These apple pie breakfast cookies combine the tastes of a homemade apple pie with the great added texture of oats into a perfect breakfast cookie that makes a deliciously sweet start to the day. These rich, sweet, and healthy cookies are perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee to get your day off on the right foot!
I do think that it’s important to have breakfast. Sometimes we don’t have time to scramble some eggs or even make a bowl of oatmeal. So, what to do? Bake a batch of these delicious apple pie breakfast cookies the night before and have them ready for a grab and go breakfast the next morning.
In my book, breakfast should be delicious while still being on the healthy side. I think these breakfast cookies fit the bill. They’re filled with delicious, healthy ingredients and not too sweet. Great for snacks during a hectic work day and also a nice treat in lunch boxes. My favorite time to have one or two, at night with a cup of tea watching one of my favorite shows.
Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies
These delicious cookies start with oats, apples, and flax. I combine them with classic apple pie spices and the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Then, bake until they’re golden and delicious. I love to serve these as a sweet breakfast on their own or with savory favorite, and of course, a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only uses a few simple ingredients.
- It’s a healthy, sweet breakfast that feels like dessert for breakfast.
- It has all the classic flavors of apple pie.
Ingredients
It only takes a handful of ingredients to make this recipe, and you can find them all in one quick trip to the grocery store – of course, that’s only if you don’t have them in your kitchen already. And you just might!
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats, divided (If you don’t have old fashioned oats, you can use quick oats, the texture will be slightly different)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea or kosher salt
- 1/4 cup ground flax, I used golden flax seeds, I grind the seeds right before using.
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, you can use coconut oil in it’s place.
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, my favorite
- 3/4 cup finely diced green apple
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
- Full recipe below in the recipe card
How to Make Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies
This is a quick and easy recipe that only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps. Anyone can make it, and everyone always loves it.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
- Place 1/2 cup oats into a mini chopper or blender and pulse until the oats are ground
into flour. - In a large bowl, whisk together oats, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and flax meal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Combine the
wet ingredients with the dry ingredients. - Stir in the apple and pecans if using.
- Using a medium cookie/ice cream scoop, divide the dough into 15 cookies. Lightly press the tops flat as these
cookies remain in the same shape as they cook. - Bake for about 10 minutes or until the middle is set. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5
minutes. Then, slide the parchment paper onto a wire rack. Enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- Walnuts work well in place of pecans if you prefer.
- Try adding a dash of allspice or apple pie spice as well.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mini food chopper or Blender
- Mixing bowls
- Parchment paper, I use the pre-cut parchment paper sheets. Or a Silpat
- Baking sheet/ Cookie Sheet
Storage
Store these cookies at room temperature in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. You can refrigerate them for up to a week, as well. For longer storage, freeze these cookies for up to 2 months in an air-tight container.
What to Serve with Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies
These cookies make a great sweet breakfast all on their own with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. You can also serve them as a sweet addition to a larger breakfast spread with all your favorite savory breakfast items like:
- Eggs
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Ham
- Hash browns
- Biscuits
Tips
- Be sure you let your melted butter or coconut oil cool to room temperature.
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Print recipe below in the recipe card
Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies
These apple pie breakfast cookies combine the tastes of a homemade apple pie with the great added texture of oats into a perfect breakfast cookie that makes a deliciously sweet start to the day. These rich, sweet, and healthy cookies are perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee to get your day off on the right foot!
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats, divided (If you don't have old fashioned, you can use quick cooking, the texture may be slightly different)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp fine sea or kosher salt
- 1/4 cup ground flax meal, I used golden and I ground it right before adding into the batter
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled, you can use coconut oil melted and cooled in it's place.
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp real vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup finely diced green (Granny Smith) apple
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat. Place 1/2 cup oats into a mini chopper or blender and pulse until the oats are ground into flour. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and flax meal. In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients. Stir in the apple and pecans if using. Using a medium cookie/ice cream scoop, divide the dough into 15 cookies. Lightly press the tops flat as these cookies remain in the same shape as they cook. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the middle is set. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5minutes. Then, slide the parchment paper onto a wire rack. Enjoy!
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