Chunky Chocolate Breakfast Cookies

Kickstart your mornings with these irresistible Chunky Chocolate Breakfast Cookies — a wholesome, satisfying treat that feels like dessert but is packed with nutritious ingredients! Made with hearty rolled oats, protein-rich peanut butter, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced with a hint of cinnamon. Bursting with melty dark chocolate chunks and optional crunchy nuts, they strike the perfect balance between indulgence and health. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, these grab-and-go breakfast cookies are ideal for busy mornings or as a nourishing snack any time of day. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly, making meal prep a breeze!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 0.5 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup Honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Dark chocolate chunks
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or almonds)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.

Step 5

Fold in the dark chocolate chunks and, if using, the chopped nuts.

Step 6

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your hand or the back of a spoon.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies may appear soft but will firm up as they cool.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy your Chunky Chocolate Breakfast Cookies! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1008.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4228.2

Total Fat 216.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2111.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 502.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.5g	0%
Total Sugars 244.3g
Protein 106.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 513.1mg	0%
Iron 47.1mg	0%
Potassium 4418.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 45.8%