Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast cookies are a modern, portable baked good designed to be a convenient and nutritious morning meal, often made with oats, nut butters, seeds, and dried fruit. They originated in health-conscious circles in the United States as a grab-and-go alternative to traditional breakfasts.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

They are typically balanced in macronutrients, offering a good source of complex carbohydrates and fiber from oats, healthy fats from nut butters or seeds, and moderate protein. A single cookie generally ranges from 150 to 250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	280 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Vitamin E	2 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg

Per 2 cookies (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes them unique is their intentional design as a functional food, bridging the gap between a snack and a complete meal, and they are highly customizable to various dietary preferences like vegan or gluten-free.