Cookies For Breakfast!

I can always tell when I have a sweet tooth, because the majority of my menu for the week is filled with sweetness! You can tell by my posts too..snow ice cream, peanut butter cup smoothies, and now...drum roll please...let me introduce you to the breakfast cookie!! I am so excited about my new find. I've seen this mentioned over and over again on different health blogs. Runners and other athletes swear by it, and it's a great source of protein and good carbs! Also great for a post workout snack and it's way cheaper than buying a cliff bar or any other protein bar. I thought I would give it a try and it was delicious, and it kept me full most of the day. It's super easy to combine the ingredients the night before and it's ready to go in the morning. I copied these from the blogs a foodie that stays fit and biochemista.com. I love their recipes and how they eat real food that keeps them fueled for training. I'm going to try to start thinking of my food that way, as fuel to get me through the day. We'll see how that goes, but it's a goal, right?







Um, WHY did it take me so long to try this?? So. Good. So good!


From A Foodie Stays Fit's Blog

COCONUT CHERRY CHOCOLATE BREAKFAST COOKIE

• 1/3 old fashioned oats
• 1 T peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice)
• 1/2 scoop Designer Whey Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1/8 c milk (I used organic cow’s milk, but I bet almond or rice milk would really tasty)
• 1 T (or so) dried cherries, chopped
• 2 t shredded coconut
• 1 T semi sweet chocolate chips
• Cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Combine oats, PB, and protein powder (if using) until combined and kind of crumbly.
2. Add milk and stir until well combined.
3. Add in your tasty mix-ins.
4. Transfer it to a plate and using the back of a spoon, flatten and spread it out to make a cookie-ish shape.
5. Stick ‘er in the fridge and let set overnight.
6. Wake up to deliciousness. Sprinkle with cinnamon and devour with a spoon.

BANANA WALNUT BREAD BREAKFAST COOKIE

• 1/3 oats
• 1/2 scoop protein powder
• 2 T almond milk
• 1 T peanut butter
• 1 T flax meal
• 1/4 t cinnamon
• 1/2 banana, mashed
• 1 T chopped walnut

Follow the same basic instructions as above.

PROTEIN-PACKED PUMPKIN PIE BREAKFAST COOKIE

Adapted from Ashley’s Banana Breakfast Cookie

• 1/3 c canned pumpkin
• 1 egg white or 1 whole egg*
• 1.5 t pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder**
• 1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 T milled flaxseed
• 1/4 t baking powder
• 1/3 c old-fashioned oats
• 2 T walnut pieces, chopped***
• splash of milk (about a tablespoon)
• Toppings: maple syrup****, coconut butter or oil, nut butter, whipped cream (ok, maybe not for breakfast everyday)

1. In a microwave-safe cereal bowl, mix the pumpkin and egg until well-combined.
2. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
3. Add the protein powder, cinnamon, flax, baking powder, and oats. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
4. Stir in walnut pieces and a splash of milk.
5. Microwave for 1 minute + 45 seconds.
6. Eat straight from the bowl or dump onto a plate.
7. Top as desired. I love 1 t of coconut oil, melted in the microwave and drizzled on top. Letting coconut butter melt on top is also delicious

Cookie Monster - biochemista's blog

I have to share my new favorite breakfast, The breakfast cookie. 

Who wouldn't want to eat a cookie in the morning that's also good for you?

In a bowl I mixed:

- 1/3 cup oats

- 1tbsp PB/almond butter

- 1/3 smashed banana

- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (can use soy, rice, etc.)

- 1/2 tsp maca powder (optional; good source of vitamin C and used for increased energy)

- 1/8 cup almond milk (any milk will do)

- Carob chips (could you a few dark choc chips) to garnish

Spoon onto a small plate and spread evenly throughout. Chill in fridge overnight. Viola! 

*I've also made this with frozen blueberries/raspberries (instead of nanner) and vanilla protein powder. 

*The first time I used too much milk so it wasn't as firm as a cookie but the second time wasaaaaamazing.

Peanut Butter & Banana Breakfast cookie: 1/3 cup oats, 1/2 scoop protein powder 

(I used vanillaSunWarrior), 1/2 mashed banana, 1 T PB, raisins, 1/8 cup almond milk, 

stevia, dash sea salt. *I also added 1 T raw chia seeds.

*Chia seeds don't taste like much, but they bind 10 times their volume in water (!), meaning they're
good for hydration and also help lubricate joints. An added bonus: they're high in protein, calcium, 
and contain greater roughly 6 times more omega-3 fatty acids than other grain


Let me know what you think or if you come up with another recipe.
I'm off to eat my breakfast....cookie! =D