Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
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  • Number of Servings: 20
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa (such as Hershey's Extra Dark Cocoa)1-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour1-1/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats3/4 cup granulated white sugar1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. salt2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips1 large egg1 tsp. vanilla1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup natural peanut butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the first nine ingredients (through the chocolate chips) in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, vanilla, applesauce and peanut butter together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well.

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper (this is optional, but it makes for easier clean-up). Roll dough into 20 balls, pressing down to flatten in the shape of a cookie. Place dough on prepared cookie sheets one inch apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes.

Makes 20 breakfast cookies.



Number of Servings: 20

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERICALYNNJ.
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 159.2
  • Total Fat: 5.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.6 mg
  • Sodium: 141.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g

Member Reviews
  • SHERRAYHU
     My kids are loving these as well as I am. This is the second time I have made them. They seemed a bit dry the first time, so I added 2 more TBL. of applesauce. Now they are perfect. - 9/19/09
  • CD12018104
     I added zucchini, and used half the sugar - next time I'll use less salt! - 8/16/12
  • CD13292872
     Used splenda, omitted salt and added extra 2 tbl applesauce. Good flavor, they are a bit dry but I didn't think it was a problem. Similar to various protein bars on the market. Hoping they freeze well so I can make a batch at the beginning of the week and then pull them out as needed. - 12/7/12
  • T-DOTMUM
     The recipe as is -- I found it okay, but a little bland and very dry. I'll make them again but add more applesauce, as people have suggested. I think it still needs a kick--maybe more cinnamon or perhaps even chili. - 11/5/11
  • SELYMOZZIR
     I should have read reviews so I would have known to add more applesauce. Without it, the dough is so dry you can't even mix it, trust me. Well, I added an extra egg to moisten and it was fine. I also think there is a bit too much salt, may want to reduce to 3/4 tsp. Good taste! - 5/15/11
  • CPOKEYRUN
     Good! I substituted splenda blend for the sugar, and used 6 tbsp. of mini chips instead of the 1/2 cup of regular chips, and used reduced fat peanut butter. I also omitted the cinnamon as I don't like cinnamon and chocolate together. My kids loved them! - 1/30/10
  • CCSOGIRL
     these are awesome!!! i used nutella as i was out of peanut butter, and they are sooooo goood! - 10/22/09
  • PLCHAPPELL
     I used almond flour and swerve. - 2/6/18
  • ANDECC
     These are AWESOME! I've been trying to recreate a breakfast cookie I used to buy for years.....this recipe did it! I also increased the applesauce. These will be a staple in our house. - 1/29/11
  • AMCBETH
     We love these! I do add a bit more applesauce as it is too dry otherwise. - 5/30/10
  • MSMOBY
     I've made these twice so far--they're a huge hit. They make a great energy-filled snack for my teenage son before track practice, and I've even succeeded in getting my I-hate-breakfast husband to take one along in the morning.

    I also add a couple extra tablespoons of applesauce. - 5/1/10
  • CHERYLHURT
     Great - 1/4/21
  • SMJTELLER
     Has anyone tried it with Truvia vs granulated sugar? - 7/4/20
  • SRIVERS1
     These were really good. Fix them for hubby to take with him when he went out trucking. - 10/13/19
  • ELRIDDICK
     Thanks for sharing - 8/2/19
  • POETLKNG2LOSE
     Very good although I had to add more applesauce to it to make it thinner. I also added zucchini and only half of the sugar for one amount. The recipe does not include the size of the balls so had to guess. - 6/12/16
  • ANNERIE133
     These sounded so good but came out so dry that they were almost inedible. Family wouldn't eat them and I refuse to waste calories on things that don't taste good. I threw the rest of the batch away. - 10/16/15
  • STRANGEPORK
     Adjusted this slightly, turned out a little more gooey than is probably intended, but I liked it!
    Dry ingredients didn't seem to be completely integrating with PB & applesauce, so added another spoonful of applesauce and splash of milk to moisten it a bit. White choc chips next time! - 5/31/15
  • CD11848877
     I added 1 cup of applesauce, and they were pretty moist!
    Will make again - 12/11/13
  • ILIKETOZUMBA
     I saw the other reviews and decided to try cutting half a cup of flour, but the dough was still VERY dry. I sort of hoped some kind of applesauce magic would happen and they'd turn out normal after baking. But they turned out quite dry, though I only baked them for 7 minutes. Definitely add more AS! - 5/9/13
  • MOMMACASSEY
     I don't understand why these are called BREAKFAST cookies... - 7/18/12
  • CHELSEASEAS
     Could you please confirm that this is for 1 cookie..the nutritional info. I am assuming yes. - 12/30/09
  • KERRYDEARDORFF
     Sounds good - I might try to make them with Splenda instead of sugar and leave out the chocolate chips (or substitute nuts) to lower the sugars. - 9/19/09
  • OCEANPOTION
     sounding so good i must make these tonight! - 8/26/09



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