Easy Vegan Breakfast Cookies
These easy vegan breakfast cookies are the perfect recipe to prep ahead of a busy week! They have a great balance of whole grains, healthy fats and plant-based protein to keep you energized throughout your day!
Servings 14 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tbsp water
- 1.5 cups oats
- 1 cup oat flour Can sub with whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 3 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk plus more as needed
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or reusable silicon baking pad.
- Combine chia seeds and water in a small bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes, until they form a gel.
- Add oats, oat flour, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, hemp hearts, cranberries, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla, plant-based milk and chia mixture. Add slowly to the dry ingredients and stir to combine, adding an additional splash of plant-based milk if the mixture is too dry. It should create a formed ball of dough.
- Add chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- Roll the dough in heaped tablespoon sized balls and place on baking sheet. Press down to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until edges are slightly golden-brown. Let cool completely and enjoy!
