Easy Protein-Packed Gluten Free Vegan Breakfast Cookies

I’ve been on a mission to recreate a good breakfast cookie that one of the local cafes in Kelowna has. And I think I came pretty close with these easy vegan breakfast cookies. These vegan oatmeal cookies are loaded (and I mean loaded) with nuts and seeds. These chewy cookies go great with a cup of coffee on those busy mornings. It’s an easy recipe loaded with healthy fats, protein and chewy goodness. These healthy vegan breakfast cookies are just what your Monday mornings need.

Why You’ll Love These Vegan Oatmeal Cookies:

• Protein-Packed. These protein breakfast cookies are loaded with oat flour, nuts and seeds to keep you full until your next coffee break.
• Simple To Make. It takes less than 1 hour to make these gluten free breakfast cookies.
• Versatile. You can add whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand to these vegan oatmeal cookies, so if you don’t like the ones used in the recipe just change them up! You can substitute the cashew butter for sunflower seed butter to keep it nut-free.�?Add some hemp seeds to these cookies to add additional protein.
• Cookies For Breakfast. If you are on the hunt for variety and new plant-based breakfast ideas, I suggest you start right here with these vegan breakfast cookies. These cookies have no refined sugar, no banana, and just a dash of maple syrup.

How To Make The Best Vegan Breakfast Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Line a baking tray with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
2. Prepare the flax eggs by adding 2 tbsp of flaxseed meal to a bowl with 6 tbsp of water. Mix together and let sit for 5-10 minutes until a yolky consistency has formed. Set aside.
3. Melt the coconut oil, then set aside to slightly cool.
4. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl except the chocolate chips (they will be added last).
5. Combine the maple syrup, nut butter, coconut oil, flax eggs and vanilla extract in a separate bowl and mix until combined.
6. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients (nuts, seeds, coconut, ground cinnamon, sea salt, oats) and thoroughly mix together. Add the chocolate chips.
7. Use roughly 1/3 cup of cookie dough per cookie. Place/ mould each cookie on the large baking sheet. Flatten the top with the palm of your hand. These cookies should be thick but stick together. They will not spread much during the baking process. Use damp hands if you find the dough gets to sticky to mould.
8. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. They will be golden brown on the top. Mine were good at 25 minutes. They will be a little soft when they come out of the oven, so it is important to let them cool, to finish the baking process.
9. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before diving in. Store cookies in an airtight container on the counter for a week.

Ingredients For Healthy Breakfast Cookies

This recipe uses straightforward ingredients. I chose these ingredients because, for the most part, I always have them in my pantry. The great thing about these healthy vegan oatmeal cookies is that you can choose the type of seeds/ nuts you want to use based on what you have in your pantry. I would stick to the same measurements as the recipe, but this adds a little flexibility. If you want to sub out the cashew butter for creamy almond butter or peanut butter you can. It may just alter the taste slightly.

• Oat Flour
• Almond Flour
• Pumpkin/sunflower seeds
• Pecans
• Chia Seeds
• Shredded Coconut
• Cinnamon
• Dark Chocolate Chips
• Flax Egg
• Cashew Butter
• Maple Syrup
• Vanilla Extract
• Coconut Oil

More Vegan Breakfast Ideas

• Simple Margarita Smoothie with Pineapple
• The Best Ever Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
• Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
• Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

If you are ever on the hunt for quick plant-based breakfast ideas these vegan oatmeal cookies should be at the top of your “to-make” list. They make enough to last the week. Have these vegan breakfast cookies for breaky, a quick pick-me-upper in the afternoon, after a workout or to satisfy your sweet tooth after dinner. They are versatile and so DANG good. If you are a cookie lover and cookie monster like me, these vegan breakfast cookies are bound to be your new favourite thing to wake up to in the morning.

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