Description
Whipping up lemon chia breakfast cookies brings sunshine to your morning routine with a zesty, wholesome treat. Packed with nutritious ingredients, these simple cookies deliver a delightful burst of citrus that energizes your day.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 egg
Binding/Liquid Ingredients:
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Seasoning/Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for your breakfast cookies.
- Combine 1 cup oats, ½ cup almond flour, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until everything is thoroughly blended.
- Allow the dough to rest for 3-4 minutes so your chia seeds can absorb moisture and help bind the mixture.
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, gently flattening each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookie edges turn golden and the centers look set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor that really makes these breakfast cookies pop.
- Let the dough rest for 3-5 minutes before baking to help chia seeds absorb moisture and create a better texture.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your oats are certified gluten-free and double-check all ingredients.
- If storing, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 141 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg