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Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies

Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies for a Bright Start to Your Day

Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies offer a refreshing, nutritious start to your day with gluten-free and vegan options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Oats Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour for non-gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Walnuts Feel free to swap with your favorite nuts or seeds.
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds Optional; limit to maintain texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for rising.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
For the Wet Mixture
  • 1 cup Cashew Butter Or Almond/Sunbutter; choose a neutral nut butter.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Or Maple Syrup for vegan.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Or Flax Egg for vegan (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water).

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, oat flour, walnuts, chia seeds, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the cashew butter, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and egg (or flax egg).
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until there are no dry spots.
  5. Drop cookie dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and gently flatten each mound.
  6. Bake for 9-11 minutes until set on top and slightly golden.
  7. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. They freeze well for up to 3 months.

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