Description
Looking for a wholesome, tasty, and easy grab-and-go breakfast? These Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with the goodness of mashed sweet potatoes and a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Packed with oats, seeds, and healthy ingredients, these cookies are the perfect morning fuel or mid-day snack—comforting, nourishing, and delightfully satisfying.
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Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium potato)
1 ½ cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Optional Mix-Ins:
¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 tbsp pumpkin or sunflower seeds
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potato
Bake or microwave your sweet potato until soft, then mash until smooth. Let it cool before using.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and well-blended.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Add the oats, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix well to form a thick, sticky dough.
Step 4: Fold in the Goodies
Gently fold in your choice of mix-ins—like nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or chocolate chips—for added flavor and texture.
Step 5: Shape the Cookies
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Step 6: Bake the Cookies
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden.
Remove from oven and let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use Fresh Sweet Potato – Roasted or baked gives the best flavor and moisture.
Customize Freely – Adjust mix-ins based on your taste and pantry staples.
Don’t Overbake – Keep them soft and chewy for a cookie-like texture.
Double the Batch – Freeze extras for a quick breakfast anytime.
Add a Protein Boost – Stir in protein powder or use seed butter for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American