Breakfast chocolate chip cookies are an ideal snack you can feel good about. Whole wheat flour, applesauce, granola, and dark chocolate come together to create flavorful, lower-calorie, lower-sugar cookies that work well for breakfast or a quick snack.
These applesauce chocolate chip cookies are moist, satisfying, and easy to make. They’re a family-friendly way to enjoy cookie flavors in the morning without feeling guilty.
What are breakfast cookies?
Breakfast cookies are a convenient, grab-and-go treat designed to taste like a cookie while providing ingredients that fit a morning routine. In this recipe, vanilla granola, dark chocolate, whole wheat flour, honey, and applesauce combine for a cookie that has fiber, flavor, and a touch of sweetness. They’re a simple way to enjoy cookie-style comfort as part of breakfast or an on-the-go snack.
Breakfast cookie ingredients
Breakfast cookie ingredients– Flour: 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour forms the base. Whole wheat adds more protein and fiber than all-purpose flour.
– Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon to help the cookies rise and become slightly puffy.
– Salt: 1/4 teaspoon to balance and enhance the flavors.
– Sugar: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; you can substitute a low-calorie sugar alternative such as allulose or erythritol if desired.
– Honey: 3 tablespoons to add natural sweetness and moisture. Raw honey will have a stronger flavor than pasteurized honey.
– Butter: 1/3 cup softened butter gives richness and helps keep the cookies tender.
– Applesauce: 1/4 cup acts as a binder and adds moisture while reducing the need for extra fat.
– Egg: 1 large egg provides structure and helps the dough bind.
– Vanilla: 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor—use a quality extract for best results.
– Granola: 1 1/4 cups vanilla granola for texture, fiber, and a breakfast-forward flavor. Choose your favorite variety.
– Dark chocolate chips: 1/4 cup for a rich chocolate touch; dark chocolate often contains less sugar than milk chocolate.
How to make breakfast chocolate chip cookies
How to make breakfast chocolate chip cookiesPreheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar, honey, and softened butter until smooth. Stir in the applesauce, egg, and vanilla until combined.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, mixing after each addition until just combined.
4. Fold in the granola and dark chocolate chips, distributing them evenly through the dough.
5. Drop rounded 1.5 tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to finish setting, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy.
Breakfast Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
- 3 TBSP honey
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups vanilla granola
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, honey, and softened butter. Mix until smooth, then add applesauce, egg, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts, mixing after each addition. Fold in the granola and chocolate chips.
- Drop by 1.5 tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 11 g |
Protein: 1 g
What kind of granola or applesauce should I use?
What kind of granola or applesauce should I use?You can use plain, unsweetened, or cinnamon applesauce depending on taste. Each type will slightly change the cookie’s flavor—unsweetened for a milder touch, cinnamon for warmth, or sweetened for more sweetness.
For granola, vanilla or honey-flavored granola works well. If you prefer another variety you enjoy, feel free to experiment; different granolas will change texture and taste.
How long are breakfast cookies good for?
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They’re best within the first few days when texture and flavor are freshest.
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Applesauce, chocolate, and granola make a simple and delicious breakfast cookie. This easy recipe gives you a satisfying morning option that still feels like a treat.
Breakfast chocolate chip cookies are a tasty, feel-good snack — whole wheat flour, applesauce, granola, and dark chocolate combine for lower-sugar, lower-calorie cookies perfect for breakfast or a quick pick-me-up.