Description
Bright and healthy Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, chia seeds, and fresh lemon zest. These gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly cookies offer a perfect balance of tangy lemon flavor and natural sweetness, ideal for a nutritious breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, chia seeds, baking soda, salt, and freshly grated lemon zest to ensure an even distribution of flavors and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well blended to create a smooth liquid mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all components are fully incorporated, forming a slightly sticky batter.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in the shredded coconut and either dried cranberries or white chocolate chips if you choose to enhance texture and sweetness.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each scoop into cookie shapes to promote uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating proper doneness.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape and texture.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, refrigerate the cookies to extend their shelf life.
- These cookies are perfect for meal prep and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
