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Easy Breakfast Cookies

Easy Breakfast Cookies

Published: January 20, 2016 Last Updated: December 17, 2018

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These Easy Breakfast Cookies are one of my favorite nutritious breakfast recipes.

Breakfast Cookies – This healthy cookie recipe is an easy, kid friendly breakfast

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Weekday mornings are crazy in my house.  We are usually all rushing around trying to get ready for work and school.  That means breakfast is usually something fast – like these better-for-you breakfast cookies.  They are easy to make and chocked full of nutrious ingredients.  But the best part is, my son devours them!

Breakfast Cookies – This healthy cookie recipe is an easy, kid friendly breakfast

There are so many ways you can jazz up these cookies, too.  You could easily add fresh fruit such as blueberries, mashed bananas or strawberries.   Or, add dried fruits, nuts or coconut.  The possibilities are endless.

My son thinks he’s getting a treat but I know he’s getting a good breakfast.  These cookies are packed with good-for-you ingredients such as bran, whole wheat flour, ground flax, wheat germ and protein-rich Greek yogurt.

Did you know that many Americans are not getting enough protein in their diets?  Many nutrition experts recommend 25-30 grams of protein at every meal.  Most of us tend to get eat most of our protein the evening, which means we  are only getting 13 grams on average for breakfast.

Backloading protein at dinner can affect how your body uses it. Many experts recommend spacing out your protein intake throughout the day to make the most of the important benefits it provides.

Breakfast Cookies – This healthy cookie recipe is an easy, kid friendly breakfast

Adding a glass of milk to your breakfast is an easy way to start your day off right and get closer to the recommended amount of protein before noon.  And, I can’t think of a better combination than milk and cookies…for breakfast!

Breakfast Cookies – This healthy cookie recipe is an easy, kid friendly breakfast

If you find that you don’t have time for breakfast, give these cookies a try.  They’re perfect to eat on the go.  And, be sure to power up your mornings by adding a glass of milk which has 8 grams of high-quality protein in each 8-ounce glass and either a 5.3 ounce container of plain nonfat Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup mixed berries on top or a 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese with 1/2 cup cantaloupe.

Getting 25-30 grams of protein can help energize your morning. You’ll feel fuller longer so you can focus on the things you want to accomplish.

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Easy Breakfast Cookies Recipe

Easy Breakfast Cookies

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 18 cookies
Author: Christina Hitchcock
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4.86 from 7 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat flakes - crushed, such as Total or Wheaties
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1/4 ground flax seed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup apple sauce
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine crushed cereal, flour, wheat germ, flax seed, brown sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; stir to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, applesauce, vanilla and the egg; stir to combine.
  • Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; allow batter to sit for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drop by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until set.
  • Recommended serving size is 2 cookies.
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Comments

  1. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    January 24, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    These cookies look fabulous! I’d probably snack on them all day 🙂

    Reply
  2. Sarah @ Life Love & thyme says

    January 24, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Those sound yummy! I’ll have to give them a try!

    Reply
  3. Carissa says

    January 22, 2016 at 9:21 am

    These cookies look delish!!! I would pair milk with muffins…I love muffins for breakfast!

    Reply
  4. Evans B. says

    January 21, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    I would pair with oatmeal cookies! hearty and yummy at the same time! Would love to try this recipe too, is it crunchy?

    Reply
  5. Katie Harris says

    January 21, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    I use milk with my oatmeal

    Reply
  6. Cindy Orley says

    January 21, 2016 at 11:11 am

    We drink milk with breakfast, dinner, and usually at bedtime every day in our house. We pair it with toast with peanut butter (more protein), fresh fruit, waffles, hot cereal (made to taste better and healthier with milk than water), and use milk for fresh smoothies. 🙂 My kids are both Type 1 Diabetics (Juvenile diabetes, not Type 2) which makes milk even more important, it helps regulate blood sugar levels with the foods they eat and insulin they take because of the protein found in milk.

    Reply
  7. Cindy Orley says

    January 21, 2016 at 11:08 am

    I love this idea for cookies and milk for breakfast – so would my kids! Do you know how many carbs are in each cookie?

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      January 23, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      Sorry, I do not.

      Reply
  8. Stephanie Davis says

    January 20, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    I love a big glass of milk with eggs, bacon, and toast! It’s a great way to get my day jump started!

    Reply
  9. Teri says

    February 16, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    I LOVE cookies for breakfast! Pinned this and will definitely give them a try. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad I found your link at the “Three Mango Seeds” party!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      February 17, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! I”m so glad you liked them!

      Reply

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