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Quick Breakfast Ideas with Healthy Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies

Sometimes mornings feel like a race you didn’t sign up for. Between trying to get out the door, finding the missing shoe, and convincing yourself that yes, you do need coffee before talking to anyone, breakfast often ends up last on the list. That’s where these apple pie oatmeal cookies come in. They’re soft, a little chewy, and they taste like you managed to sneak dessert into breakfast—without the sugar crash. I like to grab one on busy mornings and, honestly, sometimes two, because who’s judging? The mix of oats and apple makes them feel cozy, like fall decided to show up in a cookie. I’m all for those easy little joys, especially when mornings can be anything but relaxing. These are the kind of cookies that give you a bit of calm with your coffee. They’re sweet, but not too sweet, hearty without being heavy, and yes, they actually keep you full until lunch. No 10 a.m. snack hunt required. And let’s be real, anything that lets us say, 'I had cookies for breakfast' with a straight face is a win. So whether you’re running late, meal-prepping for the week, or just want a better option than grabbing a granola bar, these little cookies are here to save the day. Easy to make, easy to store, and easy to eat—it’s the kind of healthy breakfast recipe we can actually stick with.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Healthy Breakfast, healthy breakfast recipe, healthy recipes breakfast, oatmeal recipes breakfast healthy, quick breakfast ideas, recipe healthy breakfast, recipes healthy breakfast
Servings: 14 cookies
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 cup instant oats
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup finely diced red apple

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the maple syrup.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the apple pieces.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared sheet, shaping into circles.
  6. Bake for 11–14 minutes until the centers are set. Let them cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before moving to a rack.