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Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies

Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies: Bright, Healthy Mornings Await

Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies are a bright and healthy way to start your day, packed with nutrition and flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Can be substituted with sunflower seed flour for a nut-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Flour Do not substitute with regular flour for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds Can be swapped with ground flaxseeds.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
For Binding and Flavor
  • 1 large Egg (or Flax Egg) For a vegan option, use 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Coconut Oil Substitute with any vegetable oil if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Can be replaced with monk fruit syrup for a sugar-free version.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice works well too.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest A microplane is perfect for fine grating.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Feel free to omit for a simpler taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, chia seeds, baking soda, and salt.
    Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg (or flax egg), melted coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
    Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until well combined. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
    Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies
  5. Use a tablespoon or a cookie scoop to form 1.5-inch rounds of cookie dough. Flatten each cookie slightly.
    Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies
  6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
    Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies
  7. Serve fresh or store them in an airtight container for later use.
    Lemon Chia Breakfast Cookies

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies are versatile and cater to gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free diets.

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