Description
These Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies are a delightful and nutritious treat that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Packed with wholesome ingredients like sweet potato, oats, and nut butter, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. The warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with the natural sweetness of maple syrup make these cookies a must-try for anyone looking for a tasty and healthy treat.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins (Optional):
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup raisins or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Include add-ins: Fold in nuts and raisins or chocolate chips if using.
- Shape and bake: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally sweetened and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer freshness.
- You can substitute almond flour with oat flour or all-purpose flour if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
