Power Packed Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast is one meal most college students (and adults in general) don't make themselves find time for. If you're one of those people, or you can't each much right when you wake up, these might be a good alternative. I haven't tried them yet, but they should be fairly simple to make since they only require a mixing bowl, a spoon, and baking sheet. Enjoy!

Breakfast: Power Packed Breakfast Cookies

Make a batch of these ahead  of time, wrap individually in saran wrap and throw in the freezer. In the morning grab one, remove saran wrap, pop in the microwave for 10 seconds (or not) and pair with a Greek yogurt or one hard-boiled egg (make those ahead of time too). Pair with a cup of coffee because it is just so delicious. In fact, dunk in coffee for added goodness.

Ingredients

2 large eggs

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup canola oil or applesauce

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup dried cherries or other dried fruit

1/3 cup raisins, seedless

1.5 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup raw oats (either quick or old-fashioned will work)

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts

1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, lightly beat egg. Stir in brown sugar and oil. Add spices and dried fruit. Mix.

In a medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients.

Gently stir flour mixture into egg mixture until everything is just combined (be care not to overmix).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stock oil. Drop 2 tablespoons cookie dough each about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten with damp hands (rinse in water) to assure more even cooking.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set and very lightly browned at the edges.

Yield: 16 cookies

Source: I can't remember, but I would surely thank them if I knew.