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    Home » Desserts » Cookies, Bars & Brownies » Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies

    Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies

    Apr 30, 2020 · by Valentina · 16 Comments

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    Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies are gluten-free, deliciously spiced and crisped to perfection. Imagine your favorite bowl of granola in cookie form. Stack of three Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies

    Ever just wanna have a friend come by for a cup of coffee on a lazy weekend morning?

    While I adore a feast of a brunch, on occasion, I just want a delicious morning snack and a fantastic cup of coffee.

    My Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies developed as a result of my love of granola, cookies, and breakfast. Rather than make this a true "dessert" cookie with butter, flour, etc., I left those ingredients out and created what I think is a crunchy, sweet bowl of granola -- in a cookie!

    Don't get me wrong, clearly this breakfast cookie could pass as dessert!

    Granola mix for breakfast cookies

    What's in this recipe?

    • rolled oats
    • egg whites
    • brown sugar
    • honey
    • vanilla
    • coconut
    • raisins
    • almond meal
    • cinnamon, cloves, salt

    sheet pan with parchent paper and shaped breakfast granola cookies.

    How to Make Them

    This recipe is easy and fairly quick to prepare.

    1. Blend the egg whites, sugar, honey, vanilla, spices and salt together.
    2. Fold in the oats, raisins, coconut and almond meal.
    3. Shape, bake and eat.

    (More detailed instructions are below.)

    sheet pan with parchment paper and baked, spiced breakfast granola cookies.

    Can you freeze Granola Breakfast Cookies?

    Yes you can.

    Once the cookies have cooled completely, they can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for up to a month. They are at their best however, just after they're out of the oven and cooled. (They will be softer if stored in the freezer, or even at room temperature for a day or so.)

    Recipe Tips

    • Be sure the oats you use are marked as gluten-free, if this is important for you. Some oats are cross contaminated with wheat.
    • It's important these cookies cool almost completely on the sheet pan. Otherwise, they might crumble a bit. They are perfect after at least 15 minutes.
    • I love golden raisins, but you can use any type you like, as well as currants. And if you want to add chocolate chips, go for it!
    • These cookies are best served as close to baking time as possible because they're deliciously crunchy right out of the oven. They are still good later, but will become softer.
    • To make sure this one is gluten-free, make sure the oats say "gluten-free" on the package.

    Pile of granola breakfast cookies on parchment paper.

    I hope you love these Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies as much as my family and I do.

    More granola recipes:

    • Apple Roasted Cinnamon Granola
    • Crispy Honey-Almond Cereal Bars
    • Crunchy Quinoa Granola
    • Pumpkin Apple Spice granola
    • Skillet Granola
    Stack of three Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies

    Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies

    Valentina K. Wein
    Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies are gluten-free, deliciously spiced and crisped to perfection. Imagine your favorite bowl of granola in cookie form.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 18 mins
    Cooling Time 15 mins
    Total Time 48 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 128 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 large egg whites
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 2 cups rolled oats
    • ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
    • ½ cup raisins (golden or black)
    • ½ cup almond meal

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, use a large fork to blend the egg whites with the sugar, honey, vanilla, spices and salt. Once everything is well blended, fold in the oats, coconut, raisins and almond meal.
    • Use an approximately 2-inch cookie/ice cream scoop (or about 3 tablespoons), to shape the "batter" into balls, placing them on the parchment-lined baking sheet as you go. (They won't spread, but still leave at least an inch or so between each one.)
    • Bake in the preheated 375°F oven until they are golden brown, about 18 minutes.
    • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Calorie count is only an estimate.
    These cookies are best served as close to baking time as possible because they're deliciously crunchy right out of the oven. They are still good later, but will become softer.
    To make sure this one is gluten-free, make sure the oats say "gluten-free" on the package.
    Keywords gluten-free cookies, breakfast cookies
    Have you tried this recipe?I'd love to see it on Instagram! Tag me at @cookingontheweekends or leave a comment & rating below.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Marissa

      April 30, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      I love the nubby texture of these breakfast cookies, Valentina. They're a terrific, easy and portable breakfast, but I could see myself enjoying them for a mid-day snack as well!

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 30, 2020 at 10:39 pm

        Thanks, Marissa. Yes, great for on-the-go. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    2. angiesrecipes

      April 30, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      I love healthy cookies for the breakfast....these look chewy and very delicious.

      Reply
      • valentina

        April 30, 2020 at 10:39 pm

        Thanks, Angie. Enjoy. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    3. David Scott Allen

      May 01, 2020 at 8:20 am

      These would be perfect for snacks while hiking ... or when I can eventually get back to the office. Think of all the different flavoring combinations!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 02, 2020 at 8:10 pm

        A good office and hiking snack, indeed. Thanks so much, David. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    4. 2pots2cook

      May 01, 2020 at 8:42 am

      Perfect "to go" bites. Thank you Valentina 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 02, 2020 at 8:09 pm

        They sure are. Thank you, Davorka. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    5. Jeff the Chef

      May 02, 2020 at 11:11 am

      You had me at breakfast cookie.

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 02, 2020 at 8:09 pm

        Totally get it. Thank you. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    6. Sreeraj M Ajay

      May 03, 2020 at 1:19 am

      Granola in the form of cookies! Yes please! These would make for a perfect breakfast.

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 03, 2020 at 1:15 pm

        Thanks! Totally agree. 😉 ~Valentina

        Reply
    7. David @ Spiced

      May 06, 2020 at 5:11 am

      Robbie eats granola bars every single morning while watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and I eat granola a couple mornings a week myself. I love the idea of making granola cookies! Plus, the cinnamon and cloves are right up my alley!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 10, 2020 at 2:59 pm

        Thanks, David. Somehow these cookies feel like a "healthy" breakfast. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    8. Kim @Fatlossdudes

      December 24, 2020 at 3:24 am

      I love the ingredients in these cookies. looks wonderful.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 24, 2020 at 12:27 pm

        Thanks so much, Kim! Hope you love them. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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