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Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies

Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies


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  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Description

Start your morning with a batch of these delicious Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies! Packed with wholesome ingredients like mashed sweet potato, oats, and warm spices, these cookies are soft, naturally sweet, and perfect for busy mornings. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and great for kids and adults alike.

 

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Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium potato)

  • 1½ cups rolled oats

  • ½ cup almond flour (or oat flour)

  • ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey)

  • ¼ cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground ginger (optional for warmth)

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

Optional Add-Ins:

  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

  • ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins

  • 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal

  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, almond butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
4. Add rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, ginger (if using), baking soda, and salt to the bowl.
5. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
6. Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or seeds.

Step 4: Scoop and Shape the Cookies
7. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of the spoon, as they won’t spread much during baking.

 

Step 5: Bake to Perfection
9. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden.
10. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use Cooked & Mashed Sweet Potato – Boiled, baked, or steamed all work. Just make sure it’s mashed well.
Customize Freely – Swap in your favorite mix-ins or spices.
Don’t Overbake – These cookies are meant to be soft and chewy.
Make It Vegan – Use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) instead of an egg.
Chill the Dough – If the batter feels too sticky, chill it for 15 minutes before shaping.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American