I found myself lost in a sea of apples after a dinner party my boyfriend and I hosted a few weeks ago after I made apple cobbler for the very first time in my life. It was a success, but in my worried state of having never baked an apple dessert before, I was overzealous and bought more apples than I knew what to do with!! Then the gears in my brain started to turn and these delicious little breakfast gems were born! They are hearty cookies PERFECT for grabbing as a quick breakfast that will keep you powered throughout your morning. They are full of real apple chunks, whole grains and oats, and lightly sweetened from honey and raw sugar. They make me smile and i hope they make you smile too! :)
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| These little muffin like cookies are great for breakfast but don't worry, they can be enjoyed any time of day! |
Apple Oaties - The best breakfast cookie!
1 c butter
1/2 c honey
1.5 c sugar in the raw
4 large baking apples*, peeled and chopped** (approx 4 - 5 cups)
1 tsp cinnamon
1.5 tsp ginger
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/4 c whole grain spelt flour (or whole wheat)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3 c old fashioned rolled oats
In large saucepan combine butter, honey, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter and sugar are melted. Stir in chopped apples and let the mixture boil 5-10 minutes, stirring to prevent sugar form burning. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about an hour.
Heat oven to 375* F.
Once apple mixture is cooled, whisk in eggs, vanilla, and spices.
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir dry ingredients into apple mixture until well combined. Stir in rolled oats. Refrigerate dough for 1/2 hour to prevent too much spreading.*** Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto lightly buttered cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 8 - 10 minutes or until browned on the bottoms.
Makes approx 4 dozen cookies
*I use McIntosh or Cortland apples! Yummy!!
**I peeled the apples in this recipe but since apple skin is full of fiber and vitamins you can also leave the skins on. It will give you even more more nutrition and make for less prep work!
*** Refrigerating the dough is optional but it will help the cookies keep their shape better during baking.
