Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! These grab-and-go breakfast cookies contain a medley of dried fruit, oats, nuts and nut butter to start your morning off right. Feel free to use a different unsweetened dried fruit in place of the blueberries, or swap out the cashew butter for almond or peanut butter for a different flavor profile.
Ingredients
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2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup smooth natural cashew butter
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 large egg
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4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup unsweetened dried blueberries (see Tip)
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2/3 cup chopped pecans
Description
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Position oven racks in top third and lower third; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Beat 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup cashew butter and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Add 1 egg, 4 teaspoons lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon vanilla; beat on medium speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
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Whisk 1 cup oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl until combined. With the mixer on low speed, gradually beat the flour mixture into the sugar mixture until fully incorporated, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add 2/3 cup blueberries and 2/3 cup pecans; fold until fully incorporated.
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Scoop the dough into 16 portions (about 2½ tablespoons each) about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently press the top of each cookie to flatten.
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Bake, rotating the baking sheets between top and bottom racks halfway through, until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm.