Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can Eat for Breakfast
If you’ve ever dreamed of eating cookies for breakfast without the guilt, these chocolate chip breakfast cookies are your new favorite go-to. Packed with wholesome ingredients and free from processed oils, these cookies strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nourishment.
Unlike traditional cookies loaded with butter and refined sugar, these chocolate chip breakfast cookies feature applesauce as the primary moisture source. This clever swap not only eliminates unnecessary fats but also adds natural sweetness and fiber, making them gentler on blood sugar levels.
Flaxseed plays a quiet but powerful role in this recipe. Just one tablespoon introduces omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart and brain health. Combined with rolled oats, which offer soluble fiber and sustained energy, these cookies can keep you feeling full and focused throughout your morning.
Additionally, using allulose or your favorite alternative sweetener makes these chocolate chip breakfast cookies a low-glycemic treat. Allulose doesn’t spike blood sugar and adds a pleasant sweetness that mimics sugar without the metabolic stress. Paired with whole grain flour and oats, it helps create a cookie that tastes like dessert but fuels like breakfast.
Chocolate chips bring joy and antioxidants. Choose a dark chocolate variety for even more flavonoids and heart benefits. With a touch of vanilla bean powder, the flavor profile becomes rich and satisfying without any artificial additives.
One of the best things about these chocolate chip breakfast cookies is their convenience. Make a batch ahead of time, and you have an easy grab-and-go option for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or pre-workout fuel. They store well in an airtight container and retain their softness thanks to the applesauce.
Whether you’re feeding a picky eater, managing blood sugar, or just looking for a treat that supports your health goals, these cookies check every box. They’re soft, chewy, and full of nutrients—proof that breakfast can be both fun and functional.
So go ahead. Eat a cookie for breakfast. These chocolate chip breakfast cookies were made for it.
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Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ½ cups allulose or other preferred sweetener
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- 1 ½ cup flour
- 1 ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1 tsp salt optional
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350* F
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except applesauce. Mix well. Then add applesauce and stir in until cookie dough consistency.
- Scoop out cookie dough onto a baking sheet covered in parchment paper using 2 Tablespoons of cookie dough for each cookie. Be sure to leave about 1 inch between cookie, and press down cookies so they are somewhat flat and round.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Cookies are done when they are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
