Clean Life Heids

Grab-and-Go Fall Breakfast That Actually Keeps You Full

Mornings are chaotic. I need something I can grab on the way out the door that’s actually nourishing—not some sugar-laden granola bar that’ll have me crashing by 10 a.m.

Enter: Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies. They taste like fall in cookie form, but they’re packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. No refined sugar, no grains, no guilt.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup finely diced apple (peeled)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, almond butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and sea salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until fully combined.
5. Fold in the diced apple, nuts, and coconut flakes.
6. Scoop the dough into 12 equal portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie with your palm (they won’t spread much on their own).
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

✨ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
✨ Freeze for up to 3 months—just thaw overnight or pop in the microwave for 20 seconds
✨ Make a double batch on Sunday and you’ve got breakfast covered all week

Why These Work

These cookies are soft, slightly chewy, and loaded with real apple chunks. They’re sweet enough to feel like a treat but balanced enough to keep your blood sugar steady.

Plus, the combo of almond flour and almond butter gives you a solid dose of protein and healthy fats—so you’re not reaching for a snack 30 minutes later.

Pro tip: Pair with a cup of herbal tea or a protein smoothie for the ultimate balanced breakfast.

These are my new fall morning staple. Try them and let me know what you think! 🍎

Heidi