Description
No-Bake Breakfast Cookies are a quick, nutritious, and plant-based grab-and-go option perfect for busy mornings. Made with wholesome rolled oats, crunchy mixed nuts, and bound together with plant-based nut butter and natural gelling agents, these cookies provide sustained energy and delicious flavor without any baking required.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nut butter (plant-based)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 2 tablespoons natural gelling agent
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/3 cup dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, chopped mixed nuts, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and a pinch of salt together until evenly combined. This mixture forms the base texture of the cookies.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the nut butter (plant-based), maple syrup (natural), and vanilla extract (natural) until smooth, creating the sticky binder for the cookies.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir thoroughly. Gradually add the natural gelling agent while stirring to ensure the mixture holds together firmly.
- Shape Your Cookies: Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into cookie-sized rounds on parchment paper or a silicone mat. Press firmly to compact, shaping them as balls or flat discs based on your preference.
- Chill to Set: Place the shaped cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This chilling allows the natural gelling agent to firm the cookies so they hold their shape without crumbling.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely, especially the natural gelling agent, to avoid cookies being too soft or hard.
- Use fresh nuts for the best crunch and flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients thoroughly to balance nutrients and texture throughout each cookie.
- Press cookies firmly to compact them for better durability and portability.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, wrap cookies individually and freeze; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Enjoy cookies cold or at room temperature; optionally warm briefly in the microwave for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake cookies, breakfast cookies, plant-based breakfast, healthy breakfast, quick breakfast, gluten free cookies, vegan snacks
