Good Morning Breakfast Cookies: an easy recipe for feel-good, energy-boosting cookies made with whole ingredients. Vegan and Gluten Free.
Cookies just make every day better don’t they? ?
Well, what would you say if I told you there was a cookie made especially for starting the day right? Alright, I really DO need to stop asking questions… don’t I? 😉 These awesome blossom Good Morning Breakfast Cookies do exactly what you think they do… based on the name. Ahem.
Plate of Good Morning Breakfast Cookies = Good Morning.
Oooooooh, yeah. But before I get into that, let me tell you all about the thrilling adventures of my super-duper (read: mildly boring, but pleasant) life.
About a year ago, Erik and I moved to Maine. From California. Yup, there needed to be a period in between those two. As you can probably imagine, it was a big shock, culturally and all of the other –allys. I’ll shower you with all of that shocking goodness on another occasion. In any case, we moved across the country and decided it was just time to pretty much purge everything.
Like, EVERYTHING. For reals.
We moved with just four large suitcases and two little ones (carry-on friendly). Imagine the shock of moving from California to Maine, coupled with the shock of having almost no material things. Dude. Right?
But Erik and I are pretty prone to adventurous, bold moves. That probably sounds kind of conceited or something, but what I really mean is that we get The Itch. Anyone feel me?
Sometimes, you just have to do something BIG to start fresh.
Anyway, with said bold move having been completed, we then had to do the Bold Move Follow-up Procedure. Which is basically the What The Frack Did We Just Do? Procedure, and the even more impressive Oh, Crap Procedure.
So imagine, the two of us sitting (on the floor, of course) of our new apartment, surrounded by those four (now not lookin’ so large) “large” suitcases and two teeny-tiny suitcases. Woah. Boldness was never so frightening.
Worse, we were waaaay past hungry and rushing headfast into hangry. You guys, we didn’t even know where the friggin grocery store was. As you can imagine, those early days were filled with the saddest, most pathetic breakfasts there ever was:
Cold cereal. With sink water.
Yes, sink water. I hang my head in shame. Have pity on us, we didn’t even have plates!! Now if you weren’t already judging us for the sink water, you are surely now judging us for the bowl-less cold cereal.
Meanwhile, those days are long-gone (we have not one, but four bowls now—jazz hands!). Nowadays, the kitchen is the most populated room in the apartment because… there just happen to be TWO food-obsessed occupants, and everything’s all good. But not too cramped.
These Good Morning Breakfast Cookies are my way of saying, “What’s up now, Bowl-less Cold Cereal with Sink Water?! What’s up now??”
You see, we not only picked up more things for the apartment, we also gained a stunningly rich and highly-developed sense of maturity.
You ready for this?
Good Morning Breakfast Cookies are:
- scrumdiddlyumptious
- lightly crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside
- easy peasy to make
- full of the simple, whole ingredients you love to love
- vegan and gluten free
- bursting with energy-boosting nuts and dried fruit
- not cold cereal
Whatcha waitin’ for? Make these Good Morning Breakfast Cookies and have said awesome day.
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- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ½ cup homemade, gluten-free oat flour*
- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 flax eggs (whisk together 2 tablespoons ground flax + 6 tablespoons water, let set for 15 mins)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup natural, unsalted almond butter
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup almonds, finely chopped
- ¼ cup cashews, finely chopped
- ¾ cup pitted, chopped dates (about 6-8 medjool dates)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients: oats, flour, ½ cup coconut, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the wet ingredients: flax eggs, coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to fold the ingredients together until you get a cohesive cookie dough. Fold in almonds, cashews, dates and remaining ¼ cup coconut.
- Scoop about 3 tablespoons of cookie dough into your hands. Shape into a ball and place evenly apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten cookies with a fork to keep the texture.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes.
- Using a spatula, carefully remove cookies from the baking sheet and place onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool, then enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
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Instant chocolate bliss. Try my Gluten Free Vegan Brownies (V, GF, Dairy Free).
So you can have MORE cookies for breakfast. Because… these are bars! 😉 Try my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free).
Another great reason to make cookies!!! Try my Gluten Free Trail Mix Cookies (Vegan, GF, Dairy Free). So. Good.
Questions of the Day
Do you have any zany moving stories?
What’s your perfect breakfast meal?
I can’t wait to hear your responses. ❤️ Demeter
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Cookies definitely make every day better! And breakfast cookies are even better…what a delicious way to start the day, Demeter! I really admire you for making such a big move too. My husband and I almost moved from Chicago to Florida in December, but didn’t at the very last minute. I would definitely like to do that someday, though!
Right? 😉 Thanks Gayle! Chicago to Florida? Woah, that would have been a BIG move! What happened to spurn the last minute change of mind?
What is the serving recommendation for these breakfast cookies
One to three cookies. But it’s totally up to you! 🙂
Nooooo seriously Demeter, stop! I haven’t been able to bake your brownies yet and now there’s a new recipe and I’m going to end up A. with a kitchen full of dishes to do, B. with a pantry full of cookies and brownies and C. twice my size!
No but seriously, oatmeal cookies are probably my favourite cookies to bake. And I’ve never made them with almond butter so I guess… I have to add these to the list!
Can’t believe you just started a new life like that, by the way! How bold! I would never dare to do something like that, but how great it must be to start all over again.
Big hug to you girl! Viv
Awww, THANK you Viv! If it helps any, these cookies don’t create too many dirty dishes! 😉 And the Best Vegan Brownies are only ONE bowl!! Haha. If I were nearby, I would totally help you with those dishes. 🙂
Wohoo! I think you’ll be pleased to hear that I’m working on an Oatmeal Raisin cookie. Almond butter is like the magic healthy fat of vegan cookies. It’s incredible.
Yeah, bold or foolish… it’s still hard to say. Hehe. You would SO dare! You’ve lived in so many incredible countries!
Thanks so much, Viv! Big hugs back to ya. <3
Girrrrl, you sure are bold. And a bit cray cray. I mean that lovingly, of course. 😉 Mad props for moving across the country with only 4 .2 suitcases… brave feels like an understatement! We moved from FL to NC with the biggest moving truck we could find (and then some) and I thought we were roughing it! hahahaha. Obviously not, huh? Seriously though, you are inspiring! I’m glad you are no longer eating cereal minus the bowl plus some nappy tap water. Thats no bueno. But muy bueno are these fabulous cookies! Yaaahhhs to breakfast cookies!! Starting my day with a dozen or two of these morning goodness packed babies sounds perfect.. and like the best (and possibly only) way to get me out of bed before 8 am. Pinned! Cheers, sweets! xo
Bahahaha. Thanks Cheyanne–just when I’m not sure whether I was being bold or cray cray, I’ve got my good friend to hit me with the Truth Stick. 😉 Girl, moving from FL to NC is no joke! Why’d you guys move? And how do you like living in NC?
Thanks for commenting and pinning, lady! Much love to ya. xoxo
Cookies are scrumptious! I love the cinnamon and nuts n here. And coconut. We’re in Florida freezing right now s maybe Maine isn’t too bad.
Wait, Florida is FREEZING? Wow, I should really check the news once in awhile. LOL. How cold is it? As for Maine, it’s currently been snowing all morning… inches are piling up! Thanks for stopping by, Laura. 🙂
Cookies for breakfast are my f.a.v.o.r.i.t.e. Can’t wait to make these!!
Wohoo! Who doesn’t want cookies for breakfast? 😉 Thanks Jennifer!
First, I’d like to congratulate you on your fantastic use of jazz hands. Because it made my day 🙂 Second, holy ca-freakin’-noli, 4 suitcases!! I’ll never again complain about another move (just kidding, I can’t even help myself). I’m pretty sure “bold” may be a bit of an understatement. I mean, dang! I’m imagining it and at first I think “almost crazy” and then I think “but completely awesome.” Seems like an exhilarating adventure to start a whole new life completely from scratch that way (bowl-less tap water cereal notwithstanding ). Third, these breakfast cookies!! Because Demeter’s so amazing she’s made that a thing now. Big bonus: I almost always have all of these ingredients on hand and I heart dates. YUM!!
Steph, you are seriously gunning for MOST Awesome person, EVER! Before I read any of your comments, I know I have to set down my ginormous cup of coffee (before I spill it comically over my keyboard from All the Laughing). 🙂 So many jazz hands for you, lady! Suitcases: Yeah, it was kinda crazy (and maybe a couple of curse words…), but it was totally freeing too. We had just accumulated so much junk over the years: things we didn’t need and things that kinda just dragged us down. Girl, feel free to complain (not that I’m the Official Decider of Who Gets to Complain). You have an entire family to worry about! So different than us two nomads here. Meanwhile, thanks for all of your clever comment stylings! xoxoxo
Cookies for breakfast?? Yes please! These look absolutely scrumptious!
Yep!! Time to celebrate… with even more cookies! 😉 Thanks Marsha!
Oh my – I love a good breakfast cookie! Any time I can start the day with a “cookie” that’s “healthy”…I’m in!!
Feeling healthier already! It’s not like I need an excuse to have cookies for breakfast.
Hehe, that’s great! Yup, cookies for any meal are a good deal. Thanks for stopping by, Rahul! 🙂
Woah! Crazy how you guys moved like that! I’m sure it was scary, but in a way must have been refreshing to not have so much stuff with you and have an opportunity to start fresh. I’ve never had cereal with water only, but times when I was short on milk I have topped up with water. I’ve even used a splash of coffee creamer with water at times, lol. These days, I try to make sure we’re stocked, but sometimes it gets past me! These cookies sound amazing! I’m always up for a good cookie, especially when they are loaded with good-for-you ingredients. Loving the shredded coconut and coconut oil. YUM!!
That’s exactly it, Dawn! You totally get me (and Erik). And girl… I have so been there with ya: water + milk, creamer, anything half resembling milk or liquids have gone in. lol. I feel ya! Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments, Dawn. <3
I’m the furthest thing from bold! I could never move across the country like that. So jealous of how brave you are 🙂 If I did anything like that, I’d have to have a huge plate of these breakfast cookies – they’re gorgeous 🙂
Aw, thanks Megan! I’m sure you’re a lot braver than you think. 😉 Let’s have a huge plate of these cookies, anyway! 🙂
I about cried when I read your story of moving from California to Maine! lol! No seriously, my eyes did well up and that’s only because I moved from Florida to Maine, brought all my stuff with me and still went through a crazy culture shock that I don’t think I’ve recovered from! If I moved anywhere, without all of my “things”, then I don’t think I could stand life. It’s like not having a security blanket. Kudos to you and Erik for purging everything except this wonderful breakfast cookie recipe. I love cookies any time of day, but especially for breakfast. Breakfast cookies are the best!
Karrie… I’m sorry! Let’s start a crazy culture shock from Maine club–we can discuss how out of place we felt (or have felt in the past). I’m glad that you’re happily settled in New Hampshire now. 🙂 Thanks Karrie! <3
Sounds like a crazy, but fun move! I actually like cereal with water (weird!) 🙂 I’ve been struggling with breakfast ideas and these cookies look perfect!
It was! How interesting! I’ll have to file that under Interesting Facts About Mira. 🙂 Thanks Mira!
Breakfast cookies, what a great idea! Especially with all those nuts inside! Though I have to admit, I normally prefer savoury breakfasts, I would love to have them as a second breakfast or breakfast dessert 😉
Funny story about moving. We moved last summer with my boyfriend to a new city, also with just a few things (all fit in a car/mainly plants). Sold everything before, so we can have a fresh start. I felt we are so brave, but hey, we only moved two hours away from the previous city. 😀 You two moving across the country is a whole new level. But I am pretty sure that it was an awesome decision at the end – except for the sink water cereal!!!!! It’s so nasty and unforgivable!!! 😀
Second breakfast sounds like an awesome idea, Evi! 😉 You two were incredibly brave! Distance and amount of things can’t measure or capture the emotions of moving, ya know? Yep, good to leave things behind; not good having sink water with cereal. LOL. So cool to learn more about you Evi! <3
Oh my goodness, these are so cute, Demeter. Love them! Well, I can eat cookies for all my meals only if they are so good like these. Nothing can a breakfast cookie for sure. I admire you for making such a big move. 🙂
Thanks for your comments, Anu! Cookies make any meal better, don’t they? 🙂
Vegan and gluten-free? You have my attention! Good Morning Cookies? I’m with you! Love every ingredient of them, so now they’re on my to do list, maybe even before the brownies 🙂 . It was such a nice read, Demeter, very brave of you too! Well, I moved from Rome to Edmonton, Canada, for love 🙂 .
Wohoo! Loreto did tell me that you adore V and GF goodies–I was thinking you might like these. 😉 Rome to Canada?!? WOW!! How was the move?
Shocking and beautiful at the same time 😉 .
That sounds wonderful. 🙂 Thanks for telling me about it, Nicoletta. <3
I was born ready for cookies like this one ?
It’s good to be bold and adventurous, YOLO right? But I can’t imagine you guys ended up eating cold cereal with sink water because of that. How did you even ate that?! Haha! ?
Nevertheless, I’m happy to hear that you’re okay now, I’d be happy to hang out in your kitchen! And now you’ll be eating these breakfast cookies happily instead of that cold cereal with sink water ?
Haha. Wohoo for cookies! So YOLO. That’s my mom’s new catchphrase, and I fully believe in it! 🙂 Well Sheryl, you’ll eat almost anything when you’re hungry. lol. Kitchen time with two bakers sounds like a ton of fun! Thanks, Sheryl! xo
Totally trying not to crack up at sink water. Yikes!! I’ve moved 9 (9!!) times in my life including across countries twice so I completely understand. Thank God that’s past, right? Now breakfast is, as you put it, Plate of Good Morning Breakfast Cookies = Good Morning. This is so true! Breakfast cookies, whenever I make them, place such a huge smile on my face. I love the look of yours and that you incorporated so much coconut into it!
LOL. Feel free to crack up! My faux pas might as well bring some joy to others. 😉 9 times!! Woah! Someday, I’d love to hear all about your interesting travels. Side note: I’m not gonna lie, my number is pretty high as well. Thanks so much for stopping by Jessica! <3
I think “sink water” is the saddest phrase in the English language, but LOOK how far you have come! COOKIES FOR BREAKFAST. That is going from the ridiculous to the sublime in a nutshell…and now you have made cookies for breakfast a legit healthy thing, so I send you great big hugs! Pinning!
Yep… it’s official! Haha. Ya know, that’s a really great way of looking at this situation. Thanks Kate (for the positive outlook and the pin!)! xoxo
Absolutely delicious!
Thanks Julie! 🙂
Ack, I’m soo late to this! This week has been a bit crazy. But after seeing these cookies things are already so much better. 🙂 I actually never had dates before until recently. I always thought they would be gross, but they’re so amazing! Cannot wait to try these. Thanks for the lovely recipe!
Aw, no worries! 🙂 Hopefully the week goes a bit smoother from now on. Dates are the best. Enjoy! Thanks, Megan! 🙂
First of all, I wish I were eating these cookies for breakfast now, they look stunning!
Secondly, I totally get what you mean. My husband and I are planning to move to Canada (from Austria) and moving transatlantic is a pretty damn big move. We are also faced with having to leave 90% of our stuff behind. But that’s the glory of new beginnings I guess 🙂
Thank you! WOW: Austria to Canada? What a big, big move!! Best of luck on shedding 90%. It can definitely be tough, but it’s also a big way to get a fresh start. Here’s to new beginning, Natanja! 🙂
I don’t remember if I told you before or not but I like your recipes very much. Yesterday I was going through your precocious and I bookmarked most of them for future.. I am not good in baking o guess but girl, you are driving me crazy to the baking marathon which is about to start?
Priya, you just totally made me smile. Like, big time. 🙂 What a wonderful compliment, my dear. I would imagine that your baking would be awesome–considering your incredible recipes on your blog. I’m still dreaming about your matka kulfi recipe. Please let me know how the baking marathon goes! Have a great weekend, Priya. And thanks again. 🙂 🙂
I mean to say pervious*
YUM! Cookies for breakfast sounds like a great idea to me!
Woot woot for breakfast desserts! 😉 Thanks, Bethany!
These cookies look amazing. Much better than cereal with sink water 😉 Gorgeous pics too! Sounds like you have settled nicely into your new Maine surroundings, that’s quite the change coming from California! Enjoy those big bold moves, I sometimes wish we could do the same! Not as easy with kids, though 😉
Thanks so much Gwen. 🙂 Haha… definitely better than cereal with sink water. Aw dang… yeah, everything’s much trickier with the kiddos. Happy to meet you! Hope to see you again soon. 🙂
Demeter, your posts crack me up! You are one courageous woman! I too pulled a bold move about 15 years ago when I moved from Brazil to the US, I was only 19 and had $180 in my pocket hahaha… but somehow, it seems less bold than your move, perhaps because I was super young and worry-free (and I had my airline ticket back to Brazil). Love your stores and recipes. My family will undoubtedly love your Good Morning Cookies, and I can’t wait to make them!
Awesome!!! Best part of the day is when I get to make someone smile. 🙂 Oh no, YOUR move is bold!! Woah. You might’ve been young and worry-free, but at 19, certain things can be especially frightening. Lol. It wasn’t long ago (okay, it was) that I was 19… $180: crazy!! Some day, I’m gonna have to ask you all about that. Can’t wait to hear what you think of these, Silvia! Thank you, my friend. 🙂
I made these and they were delicious but fell apart! They were moist but didn’t stay together after baked – I ate them all up because they tasted great, but any ideas of why they might have crumbled? I used large flake oats and white sugar (no coconut sugar left). I’m about to try another batch with quick oats to see if that makes any difference!
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that, Meredith! It could be a number of factors, so I’ll just go over a few. 1) Looking over the recipe again, I think it could be caused if the add-in ingredients aren’t chopped finely enough (dates, almonds, cashews). I’m going to add a note in the recipe for that. 🙂
2) It might also be bake time or varying oven temperature. Were the cookies very soft or underbaked when you finished? If this is the case, adding on another few minutes would make the structure of the cookies more firm.
3) Finally, try adding in one more flax egg. That will act like a glue to keep the ingredients together.
I suggest only making one of the above changes when you bake another batch (for example, just chopping the ingredients more finely OR adding in one more flax egg). Then, adjusting as needed. I hope this helps!
I posted too early! My second batch just came out perfectly. I used quick oats instead of large flake, so I’m thinking that was the issue! They are still delicious 🙂 and on the topic of big moves, my husband and I moved from Toronto, Ontario to Whitehorse, Yukon (right beside Alaska) with four suitcases, too! I’d never been here before and was pregnant. It’s been an awesome adventure! We now have two kids and can’t imagine moving back to the big city. Life is amazing in the north!
I’m so glad it worked out! 🙂 Phew. Thanks for letting me know–I was so worried they’d fall apart again. Your move: WOW!! That’s quite far! I can’t even imagine being pregnant, with just four suitcases and moving that distance. So admirable. 🙂 I hear Yukon is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your adventures with me. <3
OMG ty ty ty for this recipe. I just made these for my breakfast this week to give the oatmeal a break and they are so good I hope I have some left for breakfast in the morning ????.
Excellent recipe!!
Donna, your comment totally just made my day! 🙂 Ty ty thank YOU for taking the time to tell me how you enjoyed my recipe! Cookies for breakfast are SO much better than a bowl of oatmeal, that’s for sure. 😉 Hope you have a great week full of these tasty cookies (if they make it that far ????).
These cookies are SO good. This was my first time baking cookies since going vegan and I’am so happy I tried your recipe. I used almonds, walnuts, cranberries & chocolate chips for mix-ins and they are delicious! Definitely going in my recipe book 🙂
Woohoo!! I’m so happy that you enjoyed these, Brinn. 🙂 One of my biggest goals for this blog is to share as many awesome vegan cookies as possible–so I’m over the moon that you tried one of my recipes for you first go! The combo of fruits and nuts that you used are seriously making me drool.???? ???? Let me know if you need any suggestions on what to make next in your vegan baking adventures. xo
This recipe looks great! If I am using real eggs instead of the flax eggs, would I use one or two? Thanks!
Hi Gabriella, thank you! You’d use two. 🙂 My pleasure! Can’t wait to hear how they turn out!
Two minutes of prep time? What kind of time-bending vortex is Maine located in?? No one is going to speed-measure 16 ingredients in 2 minutes — and besides, one of them needs to set for 15 minutes!
The cookies look great though.
Oh goodness! Thanks for catching that, Nina. I’m actually blushing right now… lol.???? ???? Hope you get a chance to try with all the prep time you need. ????
No worries — anyone who has ever baked before would know that number was off. It just really irks me when recipes and tutorials overpromise re: how easy something is. I actually read an article recently that claimed you could do your makeup routine (10 steps) in… 8 minutes. I was like… no. That is not physically possible, at least if you apply everything properly. Stupid clickbait. Anyway, clearly I mistook your innocent typo for more of that nonsense, so sorry for being cranky! And I *am* going to make these, I promise. 🙂
Yep, totally!! I’ve gotten sucked into that trap before too. That’s why I don’t write prep times on my recipes anymore–I used to get so flustered trying to keep up with how quick a recipe was *supposed* to be. Anyway, thank you for pointing that out! Can’t wait to hear what you think. 🙂
Hi! I just found your site and your recipes look yummy. I’m not much of a baker so I’m not too experienced in subbing things out, so wanted to ask just in case you had any ideas. I don’t do oil at all – do you think I could sub applesauce? Or is there another ingredient you think would be a good sub for the coconut oil? Thanks so much! These look delish and I’m excited to give them a try!
Hi Angie! I’m so glad you’re here. 🙂 You can use applesauce, for sure. It would probably make the cookies a bit more cakey (I’ve never tried this sub before). Give them a try and let me know how they turn out! Enjoy. 🙂
So I haven’t made these yet but I made your trail mix cookies with applesauce instead of oil and they were delish! Will be going for these soon nomnomnom
Can’t wait to hear how these turn out! 🙂 Love that the trail mix cookies worked with the applesauce swap. Were these the gluten free vegan trail mix cookies or the dark chocolate trail mix cookies? I’d love to know so I can make a note in the recipe about swaps! 🙂
HOLD THE PHONE. THERE ARE DARK CHOCOLATE TRAIL MIX COOKIES?!?!?!
omg I can’t wait to find the recipe and make them and eat them all in one sitting. Get. In. My. BELLY.
That probably answers your question, but I did the swap on the GF cookies 🙂
YES!!! Lol. Your enthusiasm is SERIOUSLY infectious, Angie! 🙂 Enjoy! Btw, I made a note on gluten free vegan trail mix cookies about the oil sub! 🙂 And here’s the recipe I mentioned: https://beamingbaker.com/dark-chocolate-almond-coconut-trail-mix-cookies-vegan-gluten-free-dairy-free/
These look so yummy! But what would you sub in place of the shredded coconut?
Hi Rebecca! I think you might be able to sub the coconut with 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons oats (since oats tend to absorb liquids quite a bit). Let me know how they turn out. 🙂
Wow these were the best vegan cookies I have ever made! The texture was spot on. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside! I made these desert like by using cacao chips instead of dates and walnuts instead of cashews and the combination of the two with the coconut shreds made these so delicious. Thank you so much for this recipe 🙂
Woohoo!!! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside <<< that's MY kind of cookie! 😉 I'm so happy that you enjoyed these, Molly. Cacao chips and walnuts sound like such a good combo. Thanks for taking the time to let me know how these turned out. 🙂
I love the flavor of these – so delicious! However, my cookies did not hold together very well. Any tips?
Hi Rachel, try baking them a few extra minutes and/or chopping up the add-in ingredients more finely. Hope this helps! 🙂
Good morning from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada! I am a newbie here and I love your blog! I am so pumped to try your recipes! Thank you so very much for sharing! I am so excited to shake up mornings and try these recipes with my grand kids! When my kids were small, I used two cookbooks, Taming the Candy Monster and Feed Me, I’m Yours. The recipes were healthier alternatives to cold cereal and toast. I loved giving my kids breakfast cookies and bars filled with good stuff! YOUR AMAZING recipes are even healthier and they look so delicious! Many thanks! Marnie
Good morning, Marnie! (From Boston, Massachusetts). 🙂 How could I not have a good morning after reading your delightful comment? 🙂 Your kids were so lucky to have a mom that put so much effort into making tasty, but secretly healthy treats for them. My mom is like that, too. I never forget how much care and thought she put into raising us kids. <3 I can't wait to hear what you think of my recipes. Please let me know if you ever need help finding one! Big hugs, Demeter.
I’m currently watching these bake in the oven. I made a few adjustments, I used a GF flour blend in place of oat flour, I cut the oil down to 3 tbs, used an organic peanut butter, an I used brown sugar instead of coconut sugar! I felt my dough was way too dry so I added about 2tbs of soy milk. My girlfriend ate all our dates, so I nixed those but added golden raisins and walnuts! The dough tasted amazing! Can’t wait to see how they bake off. Congrats on the move! My girlfriend and I moved using only our chevy spark as a u-haul across country and BOY, what a change it was. May I ask what you did with all your belongings?
I hope you enjoyed them! Sounds like you made some super tasty substitutions! 🙂 Our belongings: of the stuff we wouldn’t fit into those few suitcases, we donated. YES, it was a bunch of boxes! We were living pretty minimally anyway, so it wasn’t nearly as bad as it could’ve been. Haha. I hope your move was a fun one. 🙂
Has anyone tried these without coconut sugar? It just made it too sweet for me, do I even need a substitute since there is maple syrup in them already? Could I use honey if so?
I just made them with my girls and these are fantastic cookies!! My 5 yr old earned a prize for reading a certain amount of books and she picked a cookie making party. We used cashew butter/Sunflower seed butter mix in place of almond butter, and used one flax egg and one chia egg just for fun. We mixed up the base dough together and then each of my girls got a bowl of dough to themselves with little cups of add ins so they could customize their own cookies. They picked chopped dried cranberries, chopped hazelnuts, toasted coconut, and enjoy life mini chocolate chips! We left them in the oven about 13-15 minutes, and they are just perfect! Thank you for creating and sharing this wonderful recipe, it’s hard to find gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free recipes that actually taste like the “normal cookies” other kids get to eat! <3
What a wonderful story, Sarah. 🙂 It was really great being able to hear how you and your kids enjoyed making my recipe. ???? Btw, a cookie making party sounds like the BEST prize ever! Love that they were each able to customize their cookies to their liking. Thank YOU for taking the time to share your kitchen family adventures. Here’s to more GF, DF, and egg-free recipes that taste even better than “normal cookies”! 😉 ????