Savory Breakfast Cookies

Start your day with a hearty twist on traditional pastries with these Savory Breakfast Cookies—a protein-packed, flavor-filled option perfect for busy mornings or brunch spreads. This unique recipe combines the wholesome goodness of rolled oats, sharp cheddar cheese, and Greek yogurt with the irresistible smokiness of crumbled bacon and the fresh bite of chives. Lightly sweetened with a touch of honey and balanced with a hint of black pepper, these golden-baked cookies are soft, satisfying, and bursting with umami in every bite. Quick to prepare and versatile, they’re a grab-and-go breakfast, a mid-morning snack, or a savory addition to your meal prep lineup. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and keep a batch on hand in the fridge to fuel your week with flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cooked bacon crumbles, and chopped fresh chives until evenly distributed.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, honey, and plain Greek yogurt until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The dough will be thick.

Step 6

Scoop out roughly 2-tablespoon portions of dough and shape them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball into a cookie shape.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges and set in the center.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(686.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2589.2

Total Fat 160.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 780.4mg	0%
Sodium 5263.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 122.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1044.3mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 1586.0mg	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: 54.9%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 26.4%