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These apple cinnamon breakfast cookies are soft, lightly sweet, and simple to make. They use oats, almond flour, applesauce, and chopped apple for texture and moisture. They’re a high-protein, healthy cookie that actually tastes good too. They’re a great option to bake the night before when you want a light dessert or snack and don’t want to think about breakfast in the morning.

Why These Vegan Apple Breakfast Cookies Work

A quick and easy recipe using everyday pantry ingredients
Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce
Soft, moist texture with warm cinnamon and bits of real apple
Added plant-based protein for a more satisfying start to the day
Light crunch from walnuts and optional seeds for texture
Ideal for make-ahead breakfasts or meal prep
Travel well as ‘Grab and Go’ apple cookies for busy mornings
A great option if you want vegan apple protein cookies that don’t taste chalky or dry

What’s Inside These Apple Cinnamon Protein Cookies

These vegan apple breakfast cookies are made with ingredients that support energy and keep you feeling satisfied. They’re not overly sweet or heavy, which makes them a solid choice for mornings or snacks.

Here’s what they bring to the table:

Fiber from oats and apple to support digestion and fullness
Plant-based protein from vegan protein powder to help keep you going
Healthy fats from peanut butter, almond flour, and walnuts
Omega-3s from ground flaxseed
Natural sweetness from applesauce and maple syrup
No refined sugar or fillers

You can use a plain or cinnamon-spiced vegan protein powder. If your powder is already sweetened, consider reducing the maple syrup slightly to keep the balance right.

Ingredients You’ll Need

½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup peanut butter
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water (let sit 5 min)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup almond flour
1 scoop (about 30g) unflavored vegan protein powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
½ cup finely chopped apple (peeled or unpeeled)
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
1 tbsp pumpkin or sunflower seeds (optional)

How to Make Vegan Apple Protein Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the applesauce, peanut butter, maple syrup, flax mixture, and vanilla.
Add oats, almond flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Fold in chopped apple, walnuts, and seeds. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
Scoop onto the baking sheet (makes about 10–12 cookies), flatten slightly.
Bake for 14–16 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

How to Store Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies

Store these apple cinnamon protein cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want them to last longer, keep them in the fridge for up to a week.

They also freeze well. Just let them thaw in the fridge overnight or warm them in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

These Vegan Apple Protein Cookies travel well and stay together without crumbling, which makes them a good option for grab and go apple cookies during the week.

Optional Swaps and Variations

Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter
Use dried cranberries or raisins instead of fresh apple
Add hemp seeds for extra texture and nutrients
Stir in a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger for more spice
Try chopped pecans instead of walnuts

You can also use flavored protein powder if you like. Just watch for added sweeteners or strong vanilla flavor that might overpower the apple and cinnamon.

FAQs

Can I make these Vegan Apple Breakfast Cookies without protein powder?
Yes. Replace the scoop of powder with 2–3 tablespoons of almond flour or oat flour. Texture will be slightly softer.

Are these Apple Cinnamon Protein Cookies gluten-free?
Use certified gluten-free oats and you’re good to go.

Do they taste strongly of apple?
It’s a mild apple flavor. The cinnamon is more forward, and the apple adds texture and natural sweetness.

Do they spread while baking?
Not much. Flatten them slightly before baking to get the shape you want.

Can I double the batch?
Absolutely. They keep well, and extras freeze nicely.

A Practical Breakfast Cookie You’ll Use

These apple cinnamon breakfast cookies are simple, balanced, and easy to keep on hand. Made with real ingredients and quick to prep, they hold up well during busy mornings. You can enjoy them with coffee, pack them in a lunchbox, or grab one on your way out the door. They’re practical, satisfying, and not overly sweet. Just a solid option when you want something nourishing without the extra effort.

More Vegan Breakfast Ideas You Might Like

If you’re into easy, satisfying breakfasts like these apple cinnamon breakfast cookies, here are a few other recipes that might be worth bookmarking:

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies

Apple Cinnamon Protein Breakfast Cookies

Soft, lightly sweet apple cinnamon breakfast cookies made with oats, almond flour, and vegan protein powder. A balanced, easy option for a quick, grab-and-go morning meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Breakfast, cookies, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Cookies

Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients

½ cup unsweetened applesauce 120 g
¼ cup peanut butter 60 g
3 tablespoons maple syrup 45 ml
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2.5 tablespoons water 7 g flax + 37 ml water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional (5 ml)
1 cup rolled oats 100 g
½ cup almond flour 50 g
1 scoop unflavored vegan protein powder about 30 g (30 g)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2.5 g
½ teaspoon baking powder 2 g
¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 g
Pinch of salt <1 g
½ cup finely chopped apple peeled or unpeeled (65 g)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 15 g
1 tablespoon pumpkin or sunflower seeds optional (10 g)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the applesauce, peanut butter, maple syrup, flax mixture, and vanilla extract (if using).
½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup peanut butter, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2.5 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add rolled oats, almond flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well combined.
1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup almond flour, 1 scoop unflavored vegan protein powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, Pinch of salt
Fold in the chopped apple, walnuts, and seeds (if using).
½ cup finely chopped apple, 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, 1 tablespoon pumpkin or sunflower seeds
Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Scoop dough onto the baking sheet (makes 10–12 cookies) and flatten each cookie slightly.
Bake for 14–16 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition per Cookie (12 cookies total)

Calories: 135
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 5 g

Use an unflavored or mildly flavored vegan protein powder to avoid overpowering the apple cinnamon flavor. If using a sweetened powder, reduce maple syrup slightly.
The cookies don’t spread much during baking, so flatten them slightly before they go in the oven.
These cookies are lightly sweet and meant to be a balanced breakfast or snack. For a sweeter version, you can add a tablespoon of coconut sugar or a few raisins.
To make them nut-free, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter and swap almond flour with oat flour.

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