Granola Breakfast Cookies

Start your morning with a wholesome and delicious twist by baking these Granola Breakfast Cookies! Packed with nutritious rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and the natural sweetness of honey or maple syrup, these soft, chewy cookies are an ideal grab-and-go breakfast or satisfying snack. Loaded with crunchy chopped nuts, chewy dried fruit, and optional dark chocolate chips, they strike the perfect balance of indulgence and healthy eating. Made with unsweetened applesauce and peanut or almond butter, these cookies are naturally sweetened and dairy-free. Quick and easy to make, they come together in just 27 minutes and are perfect for meal prep. Whether paired with your morning coffee or tucked into a lunchbox, these versatile granola cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups honey or maple syrup
• 0.25 cups peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
• 0.5 cups dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins)
• 0.25 cups dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey or maple syrup, peanut butter or almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms.

Step 5

Gently fold in the chopped nuts, dried fruit, and dark chocolate chips (if using). Ensure the mix-ins are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 6

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop 2-tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of the spoon, as these cookies won't spread much during baking.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies feel set.

Step 8

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	734.5 grams (734.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2522

Total Fat 97.50g	125%
Saturated Fat 21.60g	108%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1324mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 383.80g	140%
Dietary Fiber 42.80g	153%
Total Sugars 190.10g
Protein 64.80g	130%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 402mg	31%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 2610mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.8%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 57.5%