Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies
These healthy sweet potato breakfast cookies are soft, chewy and just slightly sweet. They have a nice crunch from the apples and walnuts and make for a filling plant-based breakfast that's perfect for meal prep.
Servings: 10 cookies
Calories: 174kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp chia seeds + 2 tbsp water
- ¾ cup cooked sweet potato mashed
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup apple sauce
- ½ cup vegan milk
- 1 ½ cup flour all purpose or white whole wheat
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup apple diced in small cubes
- ¾ cup walnut roughly chopped
Instructions
- Poke a few holes in the sweet potato (keep the peel on) and create an opening in the middle by slicing with knife. Cook in the microwave for 5-6 minutes or until soft (let cool for 10 minutes before handling). Then, remove the flesh using a spoon and mash it until super smooth using a fork. Then, you can measure ¾ cup of purée.
- Prepare the chia egg by combining the chia seeds with the water. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pre-heat the oven to 350º.
- In a medium bowl, add the mashed sweet potato, chia egg, maple syrup, apple sauce and milk.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined (do not overmix). Then, add the apple and walnut and stir to combine.
- Divide the dough in between 10 cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 19-20 minutes.
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Notes
- Alternatively, you can bake the sweet potato in the oven at 400º for 45-60 minutes (depends on the side). Keep it whole and place it straight on the oven rack. I like to poke a few holes in the potato first, so I place a foil underneath the potato to prevent a mess in the oven). Check for doneness poking a sharp knife through the flesh after 45 minutes. The potato is done when it is super soft.
- Store the cookie at room temperature for about 24 hours, then transfer to an air-tight container to the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Can also be frozen for up to 3 month.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg