Almond Joy Breakfast Cookies
Almond Joy Breakfast Cookies make the best on the go breakfast for busy mornings! Made with oats, almonds, cinnamon and more, they are a delicious but nutritious start to the day. These cookies are easily made in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/2 cup coconut oil , softened at room temperature
- 1/3 cup drippy almond butter
- 1/2 cup coconut nectar , maple syrup OR honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup superfine almond flour OR superfine oat flour
- 1/4 cup cacao powder OR unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats , use gluten free as needed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut , plus more for topping
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk the egg, almond butter and coconut oil until creamy and smooth. Add the honey, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and baking powder. Beat until combined.
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Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, followed by the coconut and oats until everything is just combined. Fold in sliced almonds.
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Use a 1/4 cup to scoop out the dough and drop onto the parchment paper. Pat the tops down to flatten slightly. Sprinkle tops with more shredded coconut, if desired.
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Bake in preheated oven for 10-14 minutes, or until edges are slightly brown and set.
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Allow to cool on the cookie sheets completely.