Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Cookies

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Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Cookies are the perfect healthy on-the-go breakfast or snack. Pack them up or enjoy them with your morning coffee. They are whole grain, gluten-free, sugar-free, oil-free, vegan; clean eating at it’s best! They are super moist and so tasty.

Perfect on-the-go Snack

I made these breakfast cookies to take for a long weekend in the mountains with my family. As soon as my toddler wakes up in the morning she so hungry and wants to eat ASAP. When you’re traveling it’s hard to eat right away. You have to get the whole family ready, find a restaurant, order then wait for your food to come. All that wait time equals a very fussy toddler. These breakfast cookies were perfect to fill her tummy for a couple of hours and made a great snack in between meals.

Ingredients

Just 6 ingredients!

• old fashioned rolled oats– make sure you get a brand certified gluten-free if necessary.
• almond butter- any nut butter will work here. This helps the cookies stick together.
• date paste- My quick and easy date paste recipe. You can have some on hand when you want a healthy sugar substitute. If you don’t want to make a whole container of date paste, no problem! Just grab your food processor, add a few dates, your banana, and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth. Then incorporate it into your bowl with the oats and almond butter.
• lemon zest and juice– lemon gives it a nice refreshing taste and pairs well with blueberries.
• blueberries– either fresh or frozen will work for this recipe.
• banana– one ripe banana adds moisture and sweetness. I like to buy extra bananas and freeze them in Ziploc bags.

Zesting

What is zest? Zest is the outermost part of the rind on citrus fruit. It’s the yellow part of the peel (skin) on the outside of a lemon.

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1. citrus zester
2. microplane
3. vegetable grater
4. vegetable peeler
5. pairing knife

It’s likely you have one or more of these household items to zest your lemon. When zesting, you only want to zest the outermost part of the yellow skin. You don’t want to get into the deeper white part or pith. The pith can have a bitter unpleasant taste. Always wash the outside of the lemon first before zesting. Make sure you zest the lemon before juicing it. It is very difficult to zest the lemon after it is juiced.

Juicing

I found this vintage Sunkist reamer/ juicer at an antique shop recently and I am super excited about it! It’s fun to have some unique kitchen pieces.

To juice, start by cutting the lemon in half. There are many different methods for juicing citrus fruits.

Here are some ways to juice a lemon:

1. squeeze with your hands
2. citrus juicer
3. fork
4. handheld juice press
5. beater from a mixer
6. lemon reamer

Always strain or remove the seeds.

How to Make Breakfast Cookies

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1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
2. Zest then juice the lemon.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, mash a banana. Then add the oats, almond butter, date paste, and lemon juice. Mix well.
4. Add in the lemon zest and blueberries. Gently stir to ensure berries won’t get smashed.
5. Spoon the batter on your cookie sheet (I used a 3tbsp cookie scoop).
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
7. Let cool. Serve.

How to Store Cookies

Store cookies in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the refrigerator. They will keep 3-4 days. They can also be placed in a Ziploc bag and frozen for up to 3 months.

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Other Healthy Breakfast Recipes

• Healthy Pumpkin Bars
• Healthy Blueberry Muffins
• Pear Oat Bars