Gluten Free Berry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies! Fresh Fruit combined with gluten free oats to make healthy breakfast cookies. Great for breakfast to go, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make, dairy free with egg free/nut free options!
Happy Almost September friends. I hope you take this time to really enjoy this last bit of Summer. I am really trying to sip and savor happiness with these perfect Summer nights.
Many of us will also be celebrating Labor this next long weekend, but I still wanted to post a meal prep recipe (that also happens to be red and blue) to keep the back to school motivation going. I know I know, you guys already have your mind set on weekend shenanigans and BBQ eats, but just think, these gluten free berry oatmeal breakfast cookies will make a great travel snack and/or a healthy breakfast to go! Plus they are made in one bowl, so very little labor is involved. Haha, get it?
Besides, who doesn’t love berry flavored oatmeal cookies anyway?Especially one that’s made with fresh summer berries and is TOTALLY allowed to be eaten at breakfast! That’s worth some extra celebrating, yes?
Speaking of breakfast and cookies, these breakfast cookies haves actually been our go to for breakfast come lately.
Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies for Meal Prep = GENIUS!
You see, a few weeks ago my husband started a new job, yea!! But that also meant I needed to step up my meal prep game! So I made a bunch of breakfast cookies (mini size and big size) then froze a half. That way all I had to do was just reheat them in the microwave or toaster oven. The smell alone of cinnamon, coconut sugar, and oatmeal heated is just delightful. Now combine that with all that fresh natural sweetness of the berries and it’s like an explosion of breakfast meets snickerdoodle cookie all in one. OK I might be exaggerating a bit. But you get what I mean.
The other reason I absolutely ADORE these festive breakfast cookies are because the combination of gluten free oats and vitamin C rich fruits (like berries) actually help increase your chromium absorption.
What makes an oatmeal breakfast cookie healthy?
I know what you’re thinking. .. uh.. you’re going to talk nerdy nutrition again? Yes, yes I am! And I’ll nerd out on why we need this certain type of mineral, Chromium. Mmm k?
Chromium is a trace minerals that the body needs to support the growth, development and other various physiological systems. It’s also needed for proper glucose absorption from the blood. When your levels of chromium are too low, blood sugars may rise, which can cause that HANGRY sensation and definitely not good for the those adrenals glands. We can’t stress over that, right? Which is why Chromium is so important, especially at BREAKFAST. Chromium rich foods include broccoli, Brewer’s yeast, nuts and oatmeal!!! YEA! So you see my whole plan here right?
Berries –> Vitamin C + Oatmeal –> Chromium = AMAZING NOURISHING BREAKFAST COOKIE and just plain delicious.
See, gluten free cookies can actually be a health food. A health food that taste like a REAL cookie though. Ya know?
Okay, so all you need to make these gluten free oatmeal breakfast cookies are fresh berries, a little coconut sugar, gluten free oats, a few handfuls of nuts or pumpkin seeds, eggs, and gluten free pancake mix or gluten free multi-purpose flour, and ONE BOWL –> BAM!
The cool thing about using gluten free pancake mix in this recipe is that you can make the batch egg free. I suggest using a whole grain gluten free pancake mix or food allergy friendly pancake mix that doesn’t require you using eggs in the original cooking instruction. No egg is needed but it does help create texture and volume.
Alright, let’s get this meal prepping, back to school snacking, patriotic cookie party started, mmm k?
ONE BOWL berry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 13 large or 24 small 1x
Description
ONE BOWL berry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies {Gluten Free} Nut Free and Egg Free /Vegan Option}.
Recipe Updated August 2018
Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup gluten free all purpose flour or gluten free pancake mix
- ¾ cup almond milk (or coconut milk)
- 1 egg (see notes for egg free or vegan version)
- ½ cup coconut sugar or raw sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup strawberries (chopped) or ¼ cup raspberries
- Optional Protein Boosters Add ins – 2 Tablespoons plain or chocolate collagen protein powder, 2 Tablespoons hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. See notes for other options.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, folding in the strawberry slices last.
- Use a large or small cookie scoop, scoop out dough and place on baking tray 1 inch apart. Large cookie scooper will yield 12 cookies. Small cookie scoop will yield 22-24 cookies.
- Press the cookies flat with back of cup or leave in cluster shape, both work.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown on bottom.
- Remove and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Store in airtight container or freezer for later.
Notes
If you use a gluten free pancake mix then you can omit the egg and make them vegan friendly. They will be denser but still work. Or feel free to use a chia egg or 1 -2 tablespoon coconut oil. Cooking times will vary so check after 18 minutes.
Protein booster options – Mix in your favorite flavor collagen powder or substitute ¼ cup of the gluten free flour mix for pea protein powder.
Nutrition BELOW IS PER LARGE COOKIE
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 8.7 g
- Sodium: 71.4 mg
- Fat: 0.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36.6 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 14.3 mg
Keywords: breakfast cookies, breakfast, oatmeal, one bowl. gluten free breakfast, egg free, nut free, healthy
P.S And if you are looking for a gluten free multi purpose flour mix for this recipe, we use Bob’s Redmill Gluten Free 1:1 mix. It’s great for baking too! And no, they didn’t pay me to say that. 😛
P.P.s feel free to add a boost of antioxidants to these one bowl breakfast cookies! A little drizzle of melted dark chocolate does a body good! Just sayin…
Whatcha makin this weekend?
Do you meal prep for breakfast? Breakfast cookies of anyone?
These Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies from Beaming Baker are on my list to make next!!
Alright wonderful people, have a great week!
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Cheers!
LC
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wow, the sbanhs look so delicious and so nutritious, I really love eating such cakes.
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Can I use regular flour and milk?
I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not!
All about the berries this weekend! Coincidentally I made breakfast cookie dough today, but no berries. Love how fruity these are!!!
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wow, the sbanhs look so delicious and so nutritious, I really love eating such cakes.
Does it matter if you use fresh or frozen berries?
Can I use regular flour and milk?
A delicious looking snack! I love having something like this when my tummy starts grumbling before lunch time
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Sooo good? I’m with ya there!
How long do the stay fresh. Can I make them days ahead of my 4th of July crowd arriving.
3-5 days or so! They are also freezer friendly?
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed
Can I use almond flour instead of pancake mix?
I don’t think they would hold as well. YOu could use any other starch though! Or oat flour, coconut flour, rice flour, GF flour, etc. Baking times might vary.
Awesome piece of work.
Cookies for breakfast? I’m SO in!
Love this recipe and taste is just mind blowing.
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Making these once I replenish my oats! Do you think I could use chickpea flour for the GF flour!? I have some to use up!
I think it would! or even pancake mix
Talk about perfection in the form of cute little discs! Meal prepping desserts are the best. I can just pop one out of the fridge and dig into them anytime! Might be dangerous, but convenience is key!
Yeah baby! healthy cookies for breakfast!
Years back I would buy a cinnamon breakfast cookie that I absolutely loved but it didn’t keep me full very long. Looking forward to making these and freezing them for when we need quick ‘on the go’ breakfasts / snacks during football season!
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I love breakfast cookies, they are great to have on hand for busy mornings. The blueberries are such a tasty idea!
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I’m so making these!!!
My favorite breakfast is oatmeal & berries. Now in a cookie!! Yum
yay! keep me posted!
FABULOUS blueberry-packed cookie recipe! And I love the “nerdy nutrition” 🙂 xx
You’re fabulous! 🙂
I guess we’ve all noted that the photo shows raspberries, but I’m glad u used strawberries—cheaper.
Have to remember that when heated, lose enzymes. Etc etc
yes, both work! I found raspberries on sale so i remade these with them. Haha no slicing needed = i’m lazy
Could I use frozen berries instead?
I think so! Just maybe let them thaw a little to squeeze out extra water. Does that make sense?
Yes, thank you so much for responding!
I love starting my day with these terrific cookies!! A delicious breakfast!
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Ohhh…I love that you used both blueberries and raspberries here! My girls are going to go crazy for these!
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These are just fun… perfect for little hands too!
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FINALLY!!! A breakfast cookie that DOESN’T call for bananas and things like chia seeds or flaxseed….honestly I don’t know of anyone that keeps items like that in their pantry! My son just started a new job and has a longer commute and seems to have trouble finding time to have breakfast before running out the door. I will be making a double batch of these tomorrow and packing them 2 or 3 in a bag so he can grab from the freezer and eat while driving to work if necessary. Thanks for the recipe!
wonderful! let me know how they turn out for you Jane or if you need more suggestions/tips.
These look SO delicious! Usually I’m all about make ahead breakfasts like breakfast bakes, breakfast cookies or overnight oats, however, for some reason lately I’ve been all about muesli bowls! I’ve been making my own muesli filled with flaxseeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pepitas and a bunch of nuts and then mixing in a handful of gluten free cereal, adding some frozen banana slices and pouring over milk and breakfast is served!
HAND THOSE OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quick – send me some of these cookies pronto as I think my chromium levels are supa low as I’m so HANGRY right now – especially looking at these here morsels of deliciousness!
Berry Cookies for breakfast!? I’m always in for that 🙂
YAY! come over. Bring coffee
With my son home from college I’ve been batch cooking breakfast for him. He mows the lawn and takes out the trash and I make sure he has an easy breakfast. He is going to love this! I won’t even tell him it’s healthy.
Oh yea! You’re such a good mom! Let me know what he thinks. xxoo
Berry Breakfast Cookies are one of our summer favs! I was going to make them today but ended up whipping up banana bread with the bananas instead, of course I still have some left maybe tomorrow only I can’t eat them, but they girls would love them. I will have to ty them without bananas too! Happy Memorial Day my friend!
I think I’d like your banana bread today please! YUM!
i like breakfast cookies, esp with berries they sound sooo good. i am gonna have to add this on my list of things to make 🙂
yes!! keep me posted!
All about the berries this weekend! Coincidentally I made breakfast cookie dough today, but no berries. Love how fruity these are!
oh i bet yours were fab! with fudge perhaps?
It’s funny; I really don’t like fruit in my cookies. BUT I really like it plain or with granola, so maybe I can make the leap to oatmeal cookies since these are for breakfast anyway!
Oh i think you will looooove then! Keep me posted!
These look SO SO SO good!!
thanks Madleine! Let me know if you try them
Ohhhhh… I love breakfast cookies! And I have a TON of pancake imx to use up. I did bacon pancake cookies once with mix… they definitely weren’t healthy enough for breakfast though. HA!
cookie swap, lets do it!
Yum!! I’m looking for a simple and quick breakfast/snack recipe to make for the week and I think this is it!
oh wow Lindsey, these look so great!! Such gorgeous colors! I think i have a box of pancake mix somewhere in my pantry that is just waiting to be used for this recipe 🙂
I love oat cookies, breakfast cookies, anything like that. These sound yummy! Didn’t have to do any patriotic baking this weekend, but it’s usually something with berries!
Pancake batter in cookies?! This is genius! I seriously am using the batter of this recipe to use up some pancake batter I have in my pantry! These would be phenomenal!
Great idea to use the pancake mix! I will definitely be making these as soon as I can stand to turn the oven on with this heat!
Oh girl I know!! Humidity
Yum! These remind me of my blueberry lemon breakfast cookies. I’ll have to try your version! Berries are my favorite and so good in cookies.
trade you cookies? 😉
Love this recipe and love the patriotic colors in the cookies!
right? that color just makes me happy!
These sound perfect — a little sweet treat with some added nutrients, too. My kids would love to see these for breakfast! I appreciate the use of a mix, too — I’m all about the shortcuts. 🙂
My adrenal glands are so stressed, please bring over some of these cookies which look absolutely deliciuos by the way
you poor thing. Maybe you need an off season and I can feed you all the cookies? 😉
Now, if anyone asks me if I learned anything today, it is the necessity of oatmeal cookies for breakfast 😀 Happy Memorial Day!
exactly! hehe. <3 you
A delicious looking snack! I love having something like this when my tummy starts grumbling before lunch time 🙂
I so agree!! plus great with coffee. hehe