Description
Start your day on a delicious note with Healthy Peach Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies! These soft and chewy cookies combine juicy peaches, wholesome oats, and cozy spices to create a nutritious breakfast treat that feels indulgent but is far better for you than traditional cookies. Ideal for busy mornings or as a satisfying snack, they’re perfect for anyone seeking a healthy yet flavorful option. Make them ahead of time, store them in the fridge or freezer, and enjoy their delightful taste whenever you crave something sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat or gluten-free flour
- ½ cup diced peaches
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 6 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil or butter, egg, almond extract, maple syrup, and almond milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Gently fold in diced peaches.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded dough onto the sheet; flatten slightly.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Feel free to substitute peaches with other fruits like blueberries or apples. For added crunch and nutrition, consider folding in nuts or seeds.