Description
Start your day with these Healthy Peach Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies, a delightful blend of wholesome oats and sweet, juicy peaches. These cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for a quick breakfast on-the-go or a satisfying afternoon snack. Easy to prepare and made with nutritious ingredients, they offer a healthier twist on traditional cookies. Plus, they’re versatile enough to be enjoyed any time of the year! With their naturally sweet flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are not only delicious but also make for an excellent meal prep option. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them in your freezer for a convenient treat later.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) instant oats
- ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp (28g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ¼ cup (60mL) pure maple syrup, room temperature
- 6 tbsp (90mL) unsweetened vanilla almond milk, room temperature
- ½ cup (100g) diced peaches
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together instant oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil or butter with the egg and almond extract. Stir in the maple syrup and almond milk.
- Combine both mixtures until just incorporated and gently fold in diced peaches. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each scoop slightly.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cooling before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 16mg