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Ancient grain breakfast cookies made with spelt, einkorn, and coconut are a wholesome, flavorful way to start the day. Packed with shredded apples, pecans, and a warm spice blend, these hearty cookies bring a touch of sweetness and a chewy, nutty texture to each bite. Perfect for busy mornings!
Here is Why This Ancient Grain Breakfast Cookie Recipe Works
Ancient grains, modern flavor: Spelt and einkorn give these cookies a nutty, satisfying bite that’s way more exciting than plain old flour.
Packed with the good stuff: Shredded apples, toasted coconut, and pecans bring texture and flavor for days—no boring bites here!
Just the right sweetness: A hint of molasses and crystallized ginger means they’re sweet enough without turning into dessert.
Easy breakfast, zero fuss: Perfectly portable and filling, these cookies are the grab-and-go answer for mornings when you can’t be bothered with a bowl and spoon.
If you like this recipe, try our ancient grains breakfast bars.
The Ingredients
- Pantry: Einkorn flour, rolled spelt flakes, coconut sugar, coconut oil, molasses, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, salt
- Spices and seasonings: Cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves
- Produce: Apples
- Add-ins: Coconut flakes, chopped pecans, crystallized ginger
Tips for Success
- Go for a firm, sweet variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji. They add a nice balance of sweetness and texture without turning mushy.
- Let your eggs come to room temperature.
- Toasting the coconut and pecans brings out their flavors and adds an extra crunch, making each bite even more satisfying.
- These cookies are best when slightly soft in the middle. Start checking them at 10 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- If you want smaller breakfast cookies, reduce the baking time.
Storage
Room Temp: To keep your ancient grain cookies fresh, store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Freezing: Place the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. They’ll keep well for up to three months.
Warming: To enjoy warm, ancient grain breakfast cookies, pop a frozen cookie in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds
Ancient Grain Cookies with Apples
These ancient grain breakfast cookies are a tasty, grab-and-go option with all the cozy flavors you crave. Perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack with coffee. One bite, and you might just have a new favorite!
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Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose einkorn flour, 360 grams
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1-½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
- 1-⅓ cups coconut sugar, 270 grams
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add ins
- 3 cups shredded apples, from about 3 apples
- 1-½ cups rolled spelt flakes, 150 grams
- 1 cup coconut flakes toasted, 112 grams
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans, 112 grams
- ¾ cup chopped crystalized ginger, 140 grams
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine all of the dry ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Use a whisk to combine the dry ingredients together.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the wet ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined. Add the shredded apples, spelt flakes, coconut flakes and pecans. Stir until well incorporated.
- Using a ¼ cup cookie scooper or measuring cup, scoop out ¼ cup sized pieces of dough and place on the cookie sheets spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly browned on the edges (if you make smaller cookies, reduce the baking time). Cool the cookies on the cookie sheets for 2 to 3 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack until completely cool.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Love how healthy these are considering how decadent they look!
thank you Sabrina, they are a bit addictive, I keep them semi hidden in the freezer so I am not tempted to eat them all at once.