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Can you imagine what life would be like if we all woke up to warm cookies each morning?
(You guessed where this was going…)
You can!
And with a recipe like this one from my friend Jessica’s new cookbook, Seriously Delish, you seriously should. Because these little cookies are packed with all sorts of healthier, energy-rich, whole ingredients that are pretty much guaranteed to get your day off to a sweet start. And true to their name, they are also quite delish.
Actually, I want you to have the chance to check out all of the delicious recipes in her cookbook. So today if you leave a comment on this post, you will be entered in a giveaway for a chance to win a copy of your own. So scroll on down to enter and also get the (cookie!) scoop on this great recipe.
I have actually been looking forward to the day that Jessica would publish a cookbook for years. Those of you who follow her blog, How Sweet Eats, already know that this hil-a-ri-ous, bright, kind, savvy, hard-working, trendsetting, sprinkles-sprinkling, neon-wearing, bacon-loving, vegetable-hating-(but-eating), beauty-products-investigating, fellow-Avery-from-Nashville-crushing, soon-to-be-newborn-mama-ing girl is a force in the blogging world, in all of the best ways.
I have read and enjoyed Jess’ blog for years. And I have been inspired and impressed as I have watched the blogger behind the blog work so hard and so diligently to come up with years of creative and super-original content, and also stick to her guns when making decisions for her blog and business that she believes in. (That last part is no small thing. I really, really admire the way that Jess has navigated fads and trends in the blogging industry, and often find myself thinking WWJD — what would Jess do? — when deciding whether a new opportunity or trend authentically feels right for me.)
But the main reason I wanted to share about Jess’ book today is because I’ve had the opportunity to meet and hang out in person with Jess a few times now. And she is exactly who you think she is from her blog — just great. I have to admit that she was one of the few bloggers I was kind of intimidated to meet back in the day, mostly because she just seemed like one of those girls who was so cool in every way, but she is so warm and fun and disarmingly honest and hilarious in person. And basically, could not be friendlier.
I’m so grateful to call her a friend in this crazy world of blogging.
And stoked about this book.
And these cookies!!!
So let’s get to them.
As you can see in the ingredient list below, these cookies are chocked full of delicious, energy-rich ingredients. Simply stir them all together in a bowl (no mixer needed).
Drop them onto a cookie sheet.
(Mine were a little bigger than Jess’, as I used a cookie scoop I had on hand.)
And then bake them up to warm, soft, cookie perfection. (Notice the before and after pics look almost the same because these cookies barely rise, leaving you with nice round mounds of cookie deliciousness.)
And then eat them…
…for breakfast!
Actually, these cookies would also be great as a protein lunch, or quick snack, or even a healthy dessert later in the day. But if you’re looking for an excuse to enjoy warm cookies for breakfast, they go perfectly with a nice cup of coffee.
And if you wanted to go Jessica-style, you could even toss on a few sprinkles. ;)
So big congrats to you, Jess, on a beautiful book. And thanks for the delicious cookie recipe.
And for all of you readers who would like a copy of your own, be sure to leave a comment below telling us about your favorite treat to eat for breakfast. (Is it cinnamon rolls? Pumpkin bread? Breakfast cookies? Do share.) A winner will be selected and notified on October 31, 2014.
These breakfast cookies are chocked full of healthier ingredients that will give you a delicious and energetic start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/3 cup ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons peanut butter (or any nut butter), melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped dried figs (or other dried fruit)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, flaxseed, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a smaller bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, egg, coconut oil, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix them until just combined. Stir in the dried figs and the chocolate until evenly dispersed.
Scoop out the dough 2 tablespoons* at a time and place on nonstick baking sheets, keeping the cookies 2 inches apart from each other. Bake until cookies are set and slightly golden, for 12 minutes, then remove the sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet. These cookies are best when eaten the first or second day but can be stored in a sealed bag or container for up to 5 days.
*I used a large cookie scoop, which was about 1/4 cup each, which required 14 minutes to bake and yielded about 14 cookies.
Notes
Recipe from Seriously Delish by Jessica Merchant, with just a few extra notes of mine added in.
Thanks to Jessica’s publisher for providing me a sample copy of the cookbook to review and a second to giveaway.
As for my favorite breakfast treat? I can’t decide between biscuits and gravy or sourdough pancakes. Yeah, I’m the last person to order at a restaurant …
It is so attractive that I have to shift it to my breakfast instead of afternoon snack. I think I can eat them all the time. Thanks for the chance to win.
My favorite breakfast is anything with carbs: donuts, crepes, waffles, coffee cake, etc. With a lots of cinnamon or salted caramel or just a delicious glaze on top. Yum!
Actually, my favorite for breakfast is to have it for dinner! But french toast is a favorite. I am currently sprinkling it with a little brown sugar and chopped pecans for a ‘praline’ french toast.
My favorite breakfast treat is actually your one-hour cinnamon rolls. :) My husband and I drool over the whole process of making, baking, and eating them! So good!
The best breakfast in my opinion are Mom’s homemade cinnamon rolls with hot tea unfortunately I only get them once a year but it’s still the best breakfast.
My Oatmeal Apple Scones w/ Coconut & Chocolate Chips is usually my favorite, but these might rival them. Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy of this beautiful book!
Best breakfast treat is leftover key lime pie with a bit of real whipped cream & a good cup of coffee!
Ughh these look so good. I’m dying for her cookbook, I’l buy it if I don’t win!
I like cinnamon buns or oatmeal with fresh fruit, or rice with cinnamon sugar, vanilla and milk.
I’m a sucker for warm zucchini bread with coffee/tea in the morning but these look ahhhhmazing!!
Totally making these for breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
I love a warm pumpkin bread with chocolate chips!
Pancakes or waffles, or my grandma’s baked eggs!
donuts!
I definitely love cinnamon rolls! I would love to try these cookies too!
Oh man, I love cinnamon rolls or caramel rolls for breakfast. My faves!
Those cookies look super yummy!
As for my favorite breakfast treat? I can’t decide between biscuits and gravy or sourdough pancakes. Yeah, I’m the last person to order at a restaurant …
I don’t do it very often but I love warm cinnamon rolls dripping with butter!
Pancakes! Regular or jazzed up, doesn’t matter! I’m also thinking cookies sound great for breakfast now too!
I love caramelized bacon overnight french toast. It’s like my favorite thing EVER!
My new favorite for breakfast is the Pumpkin Pecan Granola. It smells wonderful baking and goes great with coffee, tea or on top of greek yogurt.
This looks great Ali – I love how easy it is to make these them pop one in my bag on the way out!
I love to eat chocolate chip buttermilk waffles with whipped cream and fresh raspberries as a treat for breakfast.
It is so attractive that I have to shift it to my breakfast instead of afternoon snack. I think I can eat them all the time. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love ice cream. All the time. Any flavor.
Oh I would finish them all for breakfast! They look fantastic!
Donuts!!
This time of year, my very favorite thing for breakfast is pumpkin spice pancakes!
sliced italian bread spread with RICIOTTA CHEESE
carrot cake inspired anything – muffins, scones, pancakes; I don’t discriminate!
My favorite treat for breakfast is either an apple fritter or cinnamon roll!
Lately, my favorite breakfast treat has been a pumpkin cake donut–so good!
My favorite breakfast is anything with carbs: donuts, crepes, waffles, coffee cake, etc. With a lots of cinnamon or salted caramel or just a delicious glaze on top. Yum!
Stuffed french toast!
Actually, my favorite for breakfast is to have it for dinner! But french toast is a favorite. I am currently sprinkling it with a little brown sugar and chopped pecans for a ‘praline’ french toast.
Cake-any kind
Jessica is a doll, I love her witty writing and her amazing recipes. I would love to own her cookbook.
My favorite breakfast treat is actually your one-hour cinnamon rolls. :) My husband and I drool over the whole process of making, baking, and eating them! So good!
i love pancakes for breakfast… but even more at dinner time! breakfast for dinner is the best.
Pancakes are my favorite breakfast food, especially when fruit and whipped cream are involved!
A chai latte and breakfast tacos, what a treat!
I’m a sucker for nearly anything, so long as it comes with a giant cup of coffee! These cookies look aaahhmazing!
I love Belgian waffles for breakfast…with a pile of fresh fruit on the side!
Cinnamon rolls!
I love anything pumpkin. So glad for fall!!
Cinnamon rolls or blueberry muffins for breakfast is a treat.
The best breakfast in my opinion are Mom’s homemade cinnamon rolls with hot tea unfortunately I only get them once a year but it’s still the best breakfast.
Avacado toast with lots of black pepper!!!
I love this new Breakfast cookie concept. Bananas, coconut and flaxseed… yum!! Can’t wait to try them out
Yum! Favorite breakfast treat is definitely warm cinnamon rolls! With coffee, lots of coffee :)
Mmmm… these cookies do look like a wonderful little treat that won’t make me feel terrible after eating 1 or possible 4…. :)
Any kind of doughnuts!!!!!! Love both of your blogs. Thanks for sharing
These look amazing. My favorite breakfast treat is definitely funfetti cake.
My Oatmeal Apple Scones w/ Coconut & Chocolate Chips is usually my favorite, but these might rival them. Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy of this beautiful book!
Favorite breakfast is either left-over pizza or bacon and scrambled eggs with creme fraiche and herbs.
Maple oat scones or a cinnamon roll right out of the oven.