Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. Yup you read that right-Breakfast Cookies are all the rage right now. I mean is there really a bad time to enjoy cookies? You all know, I am all about wholesome and healthy eats here and these Protein Packed Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Cookies fit the bill and do not disappoint. This post is sponsored by Natural Delights Medjool Dates. All recipes and ideas are my own.
Protein Packed Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Cookies
Packed with wholesome ingredients that are naturally high in protein (hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds and almonds) these Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Cookies are the perfect way to start out your day. There are no added sugars, no dairy or soy. I’ve been cooking quite a bit with Natural Delights Medjool Dates the past few months. Since they are a naturally sweet fruit, Medjool Dates are perfect for baking and really can take the place of traditional sweeteners in many recipes. There are also loaded with potassium and who doesn’t need a little boost of that?
Although I am referring to these little mounds of deliciousness as Breakfast cookies, they are really a perfect snack for anytime of the day. Loaded with good for you steel cut oatmeal, they are perfect for refueling during or after exercise. In fact, in our completely unscientific test the other day, my friend swears our mid ride cookie snack was responsible for our speedy second half. Who am I to argue with that logic?
I prefer to make my own snacks when possible so I know exactly what is in them. These Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Cookies are easy to whip up and you probably have most of the ingredients right in your pantry. You can also easily sub out the almonds for peanuts or walnuts if that’s your preference. Sometimes, my best recipes happen by accident based on what is in my pantry at the time. Don’t forget the Natural Delights Medjool Dates! The baking time is only 20 min. The cookies can also be individually wrapped and frozen for later.
protein packed oatmeal cranberry breakfast cookies
Protein Packed Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Cookies
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What are your breakfast favorites right now? Are you using dates for baking?
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Fabulous so glad to have you along today
I’m totally in for breakfast cookies! These sound amazing!
Thanks I think you would like them too if you use your egg substitute
Yum! Love oatmeal and dates together. So tasty! Thanks for hosting.
Thanks I am a little biased but they were delicious
Love me some breakfast cookies! These look delish!
Thanks so much and thanks for linking up today
These look awesome! I love making breakfast cookies and portable healthy snacks. Hope you have a great day!
Thanks and me too!
I love baking with dates – their natural sweetness is amazing. These cookies are packed with yummy nutritious things.
Dates are so great to cook with. Lots of yum in here for sure
YumYum! These looks so good! I love oatmeal raisin cookies so I know these would be even better. Love the addition of cranberries!
Thanks and yes way better lol I could be a little biased
These were so easy to bake and I loved them on our ride the other day! So much better tasting than store bought!! I will be taking these to my Triathlon on Saturday- thanks so much!!! ❤️
So glad you love them! I know they will power you through to the finish line
These look delicious! I love all the texture and nutrition you have packed in! I’m going to bake up some cookies today, fingers crossed, these chilly temps have me hoping it works out as planned but not feeling confident.
Happy Monday!
I want the chilly temps again we are back to summer this week
These look great! Love the ingredients. I may try using a flax or chia “egg”. Homemade healthy snacks are so much better!!
I’d love to hear that works out. I tried to make them as vegan friendly as I could.
Those look so yummy, thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for checking them out
Sounds delicious! I’m trying to figure out ways to get more protein into my diet and my experiment with protein powder last week did not go well. I might try these instead 🙂 Thanks for the idea.
IMO you really don’t need protein powder if you pack in real foods like these that are naturally high in protein. Let me know what you think
I love the idea to freeze these and have mid-ride or workout- they are loaded with energy and look delish!
They freeze very well hope it works for you and you enjoy them
I love breakfast cookies. Love the idea to add pumpkin seeds.
All the seeds and nuts together are a great combo and perfect to take along on your long bike rides.
I keep forgetting to look for those Mejool dates when I’m in the store! Otherwise, I’d be able to “whip” these up right now LOL Dried cranberries are so good…so much sweeter!
Yes the dates add a nice natural sweetness but you could sub raisins in a pinch.
Yum yum yum! I absolutely love any treat with oats in it. So filling and cozy-tasting 🙂 hope you had a great weekend!
thanks so much and I did 🙂
I love the ease of this and that you have a healthy grab and go treat at the ready!
super easy indeed!
I’m all over these! YUM!
Thanks so much
These look like they’re packed with so many good things! Perfect for a post workout snack 😉
Definitely hope you try them out
I love breakfast cookies! I have a pumpkin oat version that I’m a big fan of. I love that you added cranberries to these; that’s a fun twist!
Thanks! I am not quite ready for pumpkin yet but soon
These look amazing. I love cookies for breakfast!
I do too now! I bet your kiddos would like them too
These look so good and I feel like they’d be super filling!! I hate when I eat breakfast and feel hungry an hour later.
I have been eating them as snacks too and they really are very filling hope you try them out.
Yum! A breakfast cookie that I would eat morning, noon and night. I can’t wait to try this!
Ah thanks hope you do!
I love all these flavors, these cookies look perfect for a snack or breakfast
thanks so much! I hope you try them
What an awesome way to start the day! Fun and filling!
Wow! These look delicious! Love all the nuts and berries you have packed in there!
Thanks I tried to pack in lots of goodness!
These sound delicious! I don’t bake much now that the kids are out of the house, but it’s nice to find recipes that are quick and easy! Can the hemp seeds be found at regular grocery stores?
Yes you should be able to find the hemp seeds in your health aisle at the regular grocery store. They are great to add into all sorts of things
Cookies for breakfast?!? Sign me up!
They are great anytime!
Those look yummy! I always have dates on hand, but it’s been a while since I’ve used them.
I tend to go for sweet breakfasts, even though I know I’m better off with savory — at least once in a while!
I tend to go for more savory breakfasts. I have been using dates quite a bit and I’m really happy with how they flavor things
These look delicious, you always have the best recipes!
Thanks so much!
Those cookies look so yummy!
Thanks they are full of some yummy goodness for sure
We were on the same wave length with these recipes! Great minds. I love the hemp seed add. They’re so good for you!
I love finding ways to add the hemp seeds as well
There are 2 boys at this house who would love these! Minus the nuts, of course…
Ah I hope you try them out thanks
I LOVE baking with dates. They’re a great vegan baking ingredient.
They definitely are!
I LOVE to bake with dates. They’re a great vegan baking ingredient.