Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, rolled oats, almond flour, maple syrup, nut butter, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Add Extras: If using, fold in the raisins or chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
SmartPoints Calculation
- Sweet Potato: 0 SmartPoints
- Rolled Oats: 4 SmartPoints
- Almond Flour: 3 SmartPoints (for 1/2 cup)
- Maple Syrup: 4 SmartPoints (for 1/4 cup)
- Nut Butter: 4 SmartPoints (for 1/4 cup)
- Raisins/Chocolate Chips: 3 SmartPoints (optional, for 1/4 cup)
- Chopped Nuts: 3 SmartPoints (optional, for 1/4 cup)
Total SmartPoints
- Without Optional Ingredients: 11 SmartPoints for the entire batch (approx. 12 cookies = 1 SmartPoint each)
- With Optional Ingredients: Up to 17 SmartPoints for the entire batch (approx. 12 cookies = about 1.5 SmartPoints each)
Tips
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Customization: Feel free to add spices like nutmeg or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
Enjoy your healthy and tasty breakfast cookies!