Description
Deliciously soft cinnamon sweet potato breakfast cookies that satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a powerhouse of nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup almond flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Steam or boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Add eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Scoop out dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Notes
Can be paired with Greek yogurt, nut butter, or fresh fruit for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg