Description
These Healthy Vegan Almond Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, making them the perfect nutritious breakfast or snack. Made with almond butter, oats, and maple syrup, these gluten-free and dairy-free cookies are a wholesome way to start your day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy almond butter (natural, no added sugar or oils)
- 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or agave nectar)
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups instant oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup oat flour (see notes for DIY oat flour)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix almond butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Add Dry Ingredients:
Stir in instant oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
4. Form Cookies:
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop portions of the dough onto the baking sheet.
Gently flatten each cookie slightly, as they won’t spread much during baking.
5. Bake:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and slightly golden.
6. Cool & Serve:
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- DIY Oat Flour: Blend rolled or quick oats in a food processor until fine.
- Nut-Free Option: Substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Extra Add-Ins: Try dried fruit, dairy-free chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for variety.
- Spiced Version: Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.
