Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft oats and diced apples blended with cinnamon, creating a warm and wholesome morning bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
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3/4 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
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1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 tablespoons flaxseed (optional)
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup diced apple
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Set the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking.
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In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, baking powder, and flaxseed if using.
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In a separate bowl, whisk maple syrup, applesauce, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Fold the diced apple chunks into the batter evenly.
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Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet and flatten to desired thickness; the dough will not spread during baking.
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Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, then allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
# Additional Notes:
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For best texture, avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cookies tender.