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    Apple Raisin Breakfast Cookies Perfect for Busy Mornings

    September 3, 2015 Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch, Cookies, Desserts, Pancakes and Waffles

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    Apple Raisin Breakfast Cookies are a delicious treat that fill you up for a day on the go.

    Make these Apple Raisin Breakfast Cookies on the weekend and have them to grab and go in the morning or for a healthy snack. They are low in fat and sugar with plenty of fiber to keep you going.

    apple raisin breakfast cookies on a tray with milk

    Yes, you can have cookies for breakfast. Especially if they are these oatmeal apple raisin breakfast cookies.

    I like to make a double batch and then freeze them individually on a baking sheet. Once frozen I pop them in a zip-to-lock bag. Then I can grab a few frozen cookies to take along with me while I am running errands.

    The fiber in the oatmeal, apples and raisins plus the protein in the nuts helps fill us up and keep us going, especially on those long all day band competition days.

    Variations for Apple Raisin Breakfast Cookies

    There are plenty of ways to customize these. A few suggestions:

    • pick your favorite kind of nuts, or skip them like I did.
    • swap cranberries, dates or other dried fruit for the raisins.
    • add honey or agave syrup instead of the maple syrup.
    • go with coconut oil and egg substitute to make them vegetarian.

    Apple Raisin Breakfast Cookies

    oatmeal cookies with apples and raisins on a tray with milk
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    Ingredients
     

    • ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
    • ½ cup dark brown sugar
    • ½ cup applesauce
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
    • 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ cup quick cook oats (or old fashioned if you like them a bit chewier)
    • ½ cup apple (peeled and finely chopped)
    • ½ cup raisins
    • ½ cup walnuts

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350℉
    • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, applesauce and syrup/honey and mix until combined.
    • In a medium bowl combine flour, salt, cinnamon, soda, and oatmeal with a whisk. Slowly add to wet ingredients until blended (do not over mix!). Gently stir in fruit and nuts.
    • Using a large cookie scoop, or two tablespoons, drop cookie dough onto baking sheet and press until about a ½ inch thick.
    • Bake 10-12 minutes until just firm.

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    Until next time, happy eating.
    ~Audrey

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Joanne/WineLady Cooks

      September 03, 2015 at 7:52 am

      I love the Apple Raising Breakfast Cookie, it's just perfect with my cup of coffee in the morning.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 03, 2015 at 10:51 am

        Thanks, Joanne. I just wanted to do a little something different this month.

    2. krisbigrigsncookies

      September 03, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      These must have the most wonderful texture with all your ingredients. And perfect with the morning cup of coffee, whether it's before I leave the house or once I get to the office.

      Reply
      • Audrey@That Recipe

        September 03, 2015 at 4:51 pm

        I thought they might be too chewy with the old fashioned oats, but I like them that way. Others might prefer the quick cook.

    3. krisbigrigsncookies

      September 03, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Perfect with the morning cup of coffee, whether it's before I leave the house or once I get to the office.

      Reply
    4. Ida P. Krause

      September 03, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      Sounds like a hearty yet tasty cookie and who wouldn't want cookies for breakfast.

      Reply
    5. cynthial1956

      September 03, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Who would not want a cookie for breakfast? I know I wouldn't turn down one or two of these! Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe at Fill The Cookie Jar!

      Reply
    6. Carlee

      September 03, 2015 at 7:58 pm

      I love the idea of cookies for breakfast!

      Reply
    7. Marlys (This and That)

      September 04, 2015 at 9:48 am

      These sound delicious and I would love to have these cookies with my morning coffee or tea. Can't wait until I have time to make them and also when the temperatures drops so that I don't have to heat up my house.

      Reply
    8. Meredith

      September 07, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      I love the idea of cookies for breakfast! And lunch, and dinner... And these look like they're pretty healthy, so I could have them for snacks too! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Kathy

      September 09, 2015 at 9:04 am

      Thank you for sharing at the Recipe Swap. I used to make breakfast pumpkin pie. The kids didn't know it was good for them.

      Reply
    10. satrntgr

      September 11, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Those look delicious - pinning it to try one day!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 12, 2015 at 9:59 am

        Thanks, Jamie.

    11. Enzie Shahmiri

      September 11, 2015 at 11:47 pm

      Mmm these cookies look great. 🙂

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 12, 2015 at 9:58 am

        Thanks, Enzie.

    12. sahana

      September 12, 2015 at 6:24 am

      Wow I love this recipe. I have all the ingredients except applesauce and eggs.Is there any replacement for eggs?? because i don't use eggs. It's great to be co-hosting with you at #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 12, 2015 at 9:57 am

        You can use a store bought egg substitute, or to make it healthier do the flax seed replacement: 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal to 3 tablespoons of water, let sit a few minutes and use to replace 1 egg. If it seems a bit dry you might want a slash more applesauce.

    13. Heather Serra

      September 12, 2015 at 9:48 am

      These look great! I'm instantly won over whenever someone combines breakfast & cookies! tee hee hee...but really, as a hiking enthusiast, I instantly thought that these would be the perfect snack to take on a nature hike. I love oatmeal raisin cookies. I can't wait to try this version!
      #HomeMatters

      Reply
      • Audrey

        September 12, 2015 at 9:54 am

        Oh, I didn't think of that, they would make a nice hiking snack. Thanks for stopping by.

    14. Lou Lou Girls

      September 13, 2015 at 9:37 am

      This looks so amazing! I’m drooling right now! Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for stopping by and partying with us! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we can pin and tweet your masterpieces! Lou Lou Girls

      Reply
    15. Shann Eva

      September 13, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Yum! These sound fantastic! Plus, my kids would love having cookies for breakfast. So happy to be co-hosting #HomeMattersParty this month with you!

      Reply
    16. thejohnsonplusdog

      September 14, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      Oh my, these look yummy! I think they would be great with dried cranberries like you suggested. What a perfect fall snack. It's been fun co-hosting with you at the #HomeMattersParty !

      Reply
    17. Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit

      September 14, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      These cookies sound heavenly and I can just imagine the sweet aroma as the cookies are baking in the oven. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    18. Michelle James

      September 15, 2015 at 5:30 am

      I love breakfast cookies and I have plenty of apples from my tree. I am not a huge fan of raisins so that would be my substitute. Thanks for this. I pinned too.

      Reply
    19. alaynascreations

      September 15, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      Looks like a great recipe!
      It's been a another great #HomeMattersParty weekend co-hosting with you!

      Reply

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