Healthy High-Fiber Breakfast Cookies: No Eggs, No Added Sugar

Ingredients

• 170g (1⅓ cups) all-purpose flour
• 80g (1 cup) rolled oats
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 30g (¼ cup) raisins
• 30g (¼ cup) dried cherries
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 60ml (¼ cup) water
• 90g (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon amber rum

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor or large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon.
3. Add the raisins, dried cherries, and salt to the dry ingredients.
4. Incorporate the room temperature butter into the mixture.
5. Pour in the vanilla extract, water, and rum.
6. Process or mix by hand until a cohesive dough forms. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle. Aim for about ½-inch thickness for a pleasantly crunchy texture.
8. Cut the dough into even rectangular shapes using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
9. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each cookie.
10. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
11. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Information

(Per cookie, based on 12 servings)

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 2g
• Fat: 8g
• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 30 minutes

Tips and Tricks

• For the best texture, don’t overprocess the dough – mix just until combined
• Keep the dough cool while working with it for easier handling
• Use a ruler or straight edge for even cookie sizes
• Watch carefully during the last few minutes of baking to prevent over-browning
• Let cookies cool completely to achieve the perfect crisp texture

Variations and Substitutions

• Replace dried cherries with cranberries or chopped dried apricots
• Swap amber rum for bourbon or omit entirely, adding 1 tablespoon more water
• Use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose for extra fiber
• Add 1 teaspoon of orange zest for a citrusy twist
• Include 30g of chopped nuts for added protein and crunch