Easy Chewy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies
These easy chewy apple cinnamon breakfast cookies offer a perfect balance of chewy texture and warm cinnamon flavor, making them a wholesome and comforting start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats (old-fashioned recommended)
- ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour (can substitute all-purpose or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon preferred)
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg, room temperature (or flax egg: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple (about 150g), peeled and grated (Fuji or Gala recommended)
- ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Optional add-ins: ¼ cup raisins, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, or ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Peel and grate one medium apple using the fine side of a box grater. Pat the grated apple lightly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg with unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated apple and optional chopped nuts.
- Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and tops feel set but soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Pat grated apple dry to avoid soggy cookies. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies chewy. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Chill dough 15 minutes if too loose. Cookies continue to firm after baking; remove when edges are golden but centers still soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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