Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies
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These sweet potato breakfast cookies bake up soft and filling with the perfect touch of natural sweetness. They’re great for meal prep and make mornings so easy.
Sweet potato in a cookie might sound a little wild, but trust me, it works. These breakfast cookies come out soft and chewy with a hint of warm sweetness that feels so comforting first thing in the morning. I started making them when I wanted something quick that still felt nourishing, and now they’ve become one of my favorite meal prep breakfasts.
If you love my oatmeal raisin protein cookies to chia cookies, you’ll be into these too. They’re simple, they hold up well in the fridge and they taste amazing with a cup of coffee.
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“I’ve made these at least 5 times since discovering this recipe and these cookies are my favorite! They’re good for breakfast of course, but also as a mid-afternoon snack (or really anytime). I make them a little bigger and feel like I’m giving myself a decadent treat! Thanks for the recipe.”
Why I Love These Breakfast Cookies
- So soft and cozy: The sweet potato keeps these cookies tender with a warm, natural sweetness that tastes amazing first thing in the morning.
- Wholesome ingredients: Each cookie is made with simple, nourishing staples you probably already have in your kitchen.
- Kid friendly: They’re easy to hold, not too sweet and always a win with little ones.
- Great for busy mornings: Bake a batch once and you’ll have quick grab and go breakfasts ready all week.
Ingredients Needed
- rolled oats – we’re using half of the rolled oats to make homemade oat flour and half mixed in as is.
- almond flour – gives the cookies a soft, tender crumb without any gluten. Make sure you use finely ground almond flour instead of almond meal for the best texture.
- mashed sweet potato – the star ingredient that keeps these cookies moist and naturally sweet. I usually meal prep a baked sweet potato and mash one cup for this recipe. Store bought sweet potato works too as long as the only ingredient is sweet potato.
- maple syrup – adds the right amount of sweetness. If you are not keeping these vegan you can swap in honey.
- coconut oil – helps bind everything together and gives the cookies a rich, soft texture.
- pecans – adds crunch and that perfect nutty bite. You can swap for your favorite nut or skip them entirely if you want the cookies to stay nut free.
- chocolate chips – I love using Lily’s dark chocolate baking chips to keep these low-sugar and vegan.
- spices – ground cinnamon, ground ginger and sea salt bring all the flavors together.
Find the full ingredient list with measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies
Step 1: Add 1 cup of oats to a blender or food processor and process until the texture is similar to oat flour.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the oats, processed oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and ginger. Whisk to blend.
Step 3: In a medium bowl add mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla.
Step 4: Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
Step 5: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto a parchment-lined sheet. Gently press each one into a flat round and add a few chocolate chips on top if you want.
Step 6: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges look set. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool fully.
Tips for the Best Breakfast Cookies
- Use oat flour if you’re short on time: Instead of blending rolled oats you can use one cup of store bought oat flour to speed things up.
- Measure the sweet potato loosely: Pack it too tight and the cookies can turn out dense. Scoop it in lightly for the perfect texture.
- Let the dough sit a minute: Giving the dough a short rest helps the oats hydrate which makes the cookies softer.
- Watch your bake time: These cookies stay soft so pull them out when the edges look set. They will firm up as they cool.
How to Store Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies
I like keeping these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge. They stay fresh for about 5 days this way. You can also store them at room temp for 2 to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. Just let them cool completely before storing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Canned sweet potato puree works great. Just make sure the only ingredient is sweet potato so the cookies stay naturally sweet and soft.
Absolutely. Swap the pecans for seeds like pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. Use a seed butter in place of peanut butter if you need them completely nut-free.
This usually means the dough didn’t have quite enough moisture. Double check that your sweet potato was fully mashed and measure the oats lightly. If the dough feels dry, mix in an extra tablespoon of sweet potato.
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup mashed baked sweet potato
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup chocolate chips, dairy-free, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add 1 cup of oats to a blender or food processor and process until the texture is similar to oat flour.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, processed oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and ginger. Whisk to blend.
- In a medium bowl, add mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
- Use a large cookie scoop to scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a baking stone. Use your hands to form the dough into a round, flat cookie shape. Add a few chocolate chips on top if you’d like.
- Bake until the cookies are golden and firm around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer the cookies to the rack to cool completely.
- Keep leftover cookies at room temperature for up to 2-3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Storage: Let the cookies cool completely before storing. Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days, 2 to 3 days on the counter or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Inspired and adapted from Run Fast Eat Slow.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Love these guilt free cookies! As a mom of littles I’m always looking for healthy “anytime” snacks…these are a total win! Even my hubby loves them! Thank you!
Yay! I’m glad everyone is loving these cookies, Kelli. Thank you for sharing!
I made these with cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips; so perfect! I love the balance of crunchy and soft. The sweetness level was just right! Since my pregnancy my taste for sweets is a lot picker than before. I love these 😋 Thank you for sharing
Yay! I’m so glad to hear you love these breakfast cookies, Heidi! Thanks for making them and coming back to leave a review and star rating! I really appreciate it.
These are super almost decadent cookies. I made the recipe as is EXCEPT I used regular flour instead of almond, and I pressed each one into some coarse sugar and flattened it out slightly before baking, they were just sweet enough and the sugar added a nice crunch.
So thrilled you enjoyed this breakfast cookies and happy to hear regular flour worked out for you. Thanks for the review, Angie. I really appreciate it!
I have made these numerous times and they are a hit with everyone who tries them.
I also found the recipe easy to modify depending on what I have on hand and feel like.
If I don’t have sweet potatoes, pumpkin works too!
Perfect treat packed with healthy goodness.
Thank you! Love these!
Woo!! So happy to hear you’ve been enjoying these sweet potato breakfast cookies, Seetal. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
I’ve made these at least 5 times since discovering this recipe and these cookies are my favorite! They’re good for breakfast of course, but also as a mid-afternoon snack (or really anytime). I make them a little bigger and feel like I’m giving myself a decadent treat! Thanks for the recipe.
Yay!! So pumped these sweet potato breakfast cookies have been a hit, Sallie. Thanks for the review!!
Absolutely love these cookies. Make them once a month!
Woo!! Happy to hear you’ve been enjoying them. Thanks for the review, Kristy!
I little dry for me, but the flavor is there. I added some craisins to half my recipe and can’t wait to try those as well.
I’ll did these with maple syrup and next run will alternate to honey.
Sorry to hear that these cookies were a little dry for you, Allison. Did you change anything about the recipe?
Hi. We have nut allergies. Is it possible to sub white flour for the almond flour?
I haven’t tried this recipe with white flour, but I bet it’d work just fine! Let me know if you try it and how the cookies turn out.
Hi are these crunchy or soft please as I prefer crunchy cookies? Thanks
These are on the softer side!
so nice
Thanks, Thomas!