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Apple Pecan Breakfast Cookies

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Apple Pecan Breakfast Cookies from HeathersDish.comToday.

Today I’m going to do something I never thought I would ever do.  I never had the interest, never had the drive to do it.  Never wanted to spend the money on it.  Not to mention the sheer fear of it all.

Know what I’m talking about?

JUICING.  That’s right, I have a juicer now.  And y’all are probably exhaling from that crazy build up and wondering why you’re still reading.

BUT WAIT!!!  I can’t really speak to it yet – I just wanted to keep you guys updated on life.  I’m thinking of starting off with this recipe, but I’m always open to suggestions – as long as they’re friendly on the wallet 😉 Although I also have a question: for those of you who juice at home, what do you do with the leftover pieces of produce after they’ve gone through the juicer? I’m SO not into the crackers and muffins I’ve seen people make out of them, but I was thinking of starting a compost pile with them?  Thoughts?

However, this morning I’m starting the day off with one of these delicious cookies, and I have to admit I’m pretty stoked about it.  The apples and the pecans go perfectly together, and I’m kind of in love with the texture.  Plus they’re basically health food – which means more cookies for us, right?

And this whole juicing thing?   Well, let’s just say if it doesn’t work out I can just drown my sorrows in breakfast cookies and milk and still feel good about myself.  I think that’s what we call a win-win!

Apple Pecan Breakfast Cookies from HeathersDish.comAPPLE PECAN BREAKFAST COOKIES

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce (I’ve also used the same amount of mashed banana)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup whole old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup shredded fresh apple (whichever apple you prefer or have on hand)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl whisk together the applesauce, sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir in the whole wheat flour, oats, honey, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. The mixture will be very thick, but that’s OK! Gently fold in the fresh shredded apples and pecans until everything is well combined. Using an ice cream scoop (about 1/4 cup) scoop the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat and gently flatten the tops. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes until the bottoms are golden. Let cool slightly before eating!

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  1. Shirley says

    February 7, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    They did nothing for the palate. If I am going to eat calories of any mind they have to make my tastebuds happy.

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    • Heather says

      February 7, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      I appreciate the feedback, Shirley! While I really enjoyed them as-is, I’d love to hear what you would specifically change to make your tastebuds happy 🙂

      Reply
  2. ashley - baker by nature says

    January 31, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Breakfast cookies may be the best thing… like ever. And I LOVE the flavors in this batch.

    Reply
  3. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    January 31, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    These look delicious!

    Reply
  4. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

    January 31, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    These sound really really really good! I am excited to try them because I’ve only ever found breakfast cookie recipes that use banana. I do love bananas, but could do with something different every now and then! They sound ridiculously easy too!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 31, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      I’m the same way – I like bananas, but the flavor can be a little overpowering sometimes!

      Reply
  5. DessertForTwo says

    January 31, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    These cookies look great. Nice and chunky, just how I like a breakfast cookie!

    Don’t fear the juicer! Did you see 101cookbooks did a recent post on juicing?

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 31, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      I didn’t – I’ll have to go check it out! I literally JUST made my first juice and really liked it – I can see how this could become an obsession!

      Reply
  6. Urban Wife says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Hmm…these are healthy! Winning.

    Juicing. I have no idea since I’ve never done it. Will love to hear about the juices you come up with though. I’m all about composting so that sounds good to me. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    January 31, 2013 at 10:35 am

    Breakfast cookies are so great for on-the-go breakfasts! These look yummy…for breakfast OR dessert. 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 31, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      I may or may not have devoured them after every meal 😉

      Reply
  8. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    January 31, 2013 at 10:13 am

    The fact that the words “breakfast” and “cookies” appear in this recipe already makes me want to gobble up a few!

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  9. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    January 31, 2013 at 9:11 am

    I make Mean Green Juice:
    5 Kale leaves
    3 celery stalks
    1 cucumber
    2-3 granny smith apples
    1/2 – 1 lemon
    about 1″ – 2″ piece of ginger

    It’s pretty good and makes you feel reallllly healthy! My dad did a juice cleanse for 60 days and only drank that juice. He couldn’t find another one he liked. haha.

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    • Heather says

      January 31, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      That sounds super healthy! I may try it with a little less celery – that seems like a flavor I would have to get used to 😉

      Reply
  10. Laurie {Simply Scratch} says

    January 31, 2013 at 8:08 am

    Breakfast cookies? SOLD!

    Reply

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