Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies #BrunchWeek

by Erin

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Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies 1

Cookies for breakfast are even more acceptable when it’s cookies for brunch! These cookies were inspired by the “vegetable dessert” lovingly known as carrot cake. At first, it took a lot of restraint to not top these off with cream cheese icing, just like it’s dessert-cousin. In an effort to keep these breakfast cookies more breakfasty and less desserty, I topped half of them with shredded coconut (half without for the coconut haters). This small addition made all the difference, adding just the right amount of sweetness without being overbearing. And now you can start your day with cookies (without the guilt and/or judging eyes).

Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies 2

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CARROT CAKE BREAKFAST COOKIES

Makes 1 dozen

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill whole wheat pastry flour

1 cup Bob’s Red Mill old-fashioned oats

2 Tbsp Bob’s Red Mill wheat germ (or ground flaxseed)

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 egg

1/4 cup loosely packed Dixie Crystals light brown sugar

1 medium ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)

2 tsp vanilla extract

3 Tbsp plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

1-1/2 Tbsp honey

1 cup shredded Grimmway Farms baby carrots

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or raisins)

Shredded coconut, optional

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat egg and sugar together until smooth. Add in mashed banana, vanilla, Greek yogurt and honey and mix until combined and somewhat smooth.
  4. Gradually add in dry ingredients, mixing gently with a large spoon until the batter has come together. Stir in carrots and walnuts until distributed.
  5. Using a 1/4 cup measure, an ice cream scoop, or even a large spoon, drop dollops of batter onto prepared baking sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with coconut, if using.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until set and lightly golden around the edges.

Source: Adapted from How Sweet It Is.

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whatjessicabakednext May 10, 2014 - 11:56 am

These cookies look divine!

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Carla May 10, 2014 - 12:07 am

We love Cranberry Pecan Breakfast Cookies : )

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Shaina May 9, 2014 - 9:36 pm

Carrot cake in cookie form?! I’m in!

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Liz May 9, 2014 - 9:11 pm

YUM!!! I think I can eat carrot cake in ANY form! Your cookies look terrific, Erin!

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Jo May 9, 2014 - 6:55 pm

Not a big fan of waste & not big enuf fan of a whole wheat pastry flour to ever use it all. To substitute APF would it be measure for measure?

Tnx

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spiffycookie May 10, 2014 - 10:50 am

Yes, you can use all-purpose flour without any problem. Enjoy!

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Courtney @ Neighborfood May 9, 2014 - 10:51 am

Cookies for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do.

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veronica gantley May 9, 2014 - 10:19 am

Your carrot cookies sound delicious and easy! I cant wait to make it for my family.

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Becca from ItsYummi! May 9, 2014 - 8:29 am

There is nothing….I repeat….NOTH-ING better than cookies for breakfast! :) I’m smitten

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Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness May 9, 2014 - 8:12 am

I LOVE breakfast cookies and carrot cake and that whole wheat pastry flour! YUM! Pinned

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Alice // Hip Foodie Mom May 9, 2014 - 7:45 am

I love carrot cake so much and can’t wait to try these cookies!!! love!

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Emily @ Life on Food May 9, 2014 - 7:34 am

I love a good veggie quiche or over the top waffles.

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