Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies

These soft and chewy gluten-free breakfast cookies with orange and cranberry are perfect for when you want something sweet, but also something healthy that won't spike your blood sugar and will satisfy your craving.

I don't post many gluten-free recipes here on my blog. Since I'm fortunate that I (or anyone else in my family) doesn't have a gluten intolerance, gluten-free baking is not something I spend a lot of time on.

However, I do know that bringing gluten-free options is important, so I hope you'll enjoy this gluten-free breakfast cookie recipe.

Even if you're not gluten intolerant, I know you'll still appreciate these breakfast cookies for their undeniable orange and cranberry flavor and chewy texture.

**Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making gluten-free breakfast cookies with orange and cranberry is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" button above to be taken directly to the recipe. 

About this recipe:

I found (and adapted) this recipe from a cookbook I was fortunate enough to receive called "Lose Weight By Eating - 130 Amazing Clean-Eating Recipe Makeovers For Guilt-Free Comfort Food by Audrey Johns.

Audrey's recipe can be found on page 32 of her cookbook, and is named "Giant Breakfast Cookies."

I stuck to Audrey's original recipe pretty closely except that I substituted a gluten-free flour for the all-purpose flour she called for, and added some almond flour.  

I also substituted coconut palm sugar for the called for packed brown sugar.

The only other thing I changed, was where her recipe called for ⅓ cup water, I substituted fresh squeezed orange juice; because if you're going to go to the effort of using the zest of a fresh orange, why not utilize the juice as well?

The ingredient list:

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• gluten-free flour
• almond flour
• baking soda
• orange zest and juice
• salt
• butter (I use salted)
• coconut sugar
• egg
• pure vanilla extract
• applesauce
• oatmeal
• dried cranberries
• almonds

Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

• stand mixer or hand mixer
• large mixing bowl
• whisk
• zester
• measuring cups and spoons
• spatula
• cookie scoop
• baking sheets
• cooling racks
• parchment paper
• baking spray

How to make gluten-free breakfast cookies with cranberry and orange:

• In a large bowl, stir together the gluten-free flour, almond flour. baking soda, orange zest, and salt.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer or another large bowl with a hand mixer, add softened butter, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla.

• Blend until combined and then blend in the applesauce and fresh orange juice.

• Once incorporated, slowly blend in the flour mixture and oatmeal.

• Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir in dried cranberries and chopped raw almonds.

• Use a large ice cream scoop to scoop the cookie dough out onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
• Flatten the cookies to approximately ½" with the back of a spatula that has been sprayed with baking spray.
• Bake in a 350-degree preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
• Cool and enjoy!

Can these cookies be frozen?

Yes.

Store them in an air-tight freezer container for up to 3 months.

Can I leave the nuts out of this recipe?

You sure can!

Can the cranberries be substituted or left out of this recipe?

Feel free to leave them out entirely if you're not a fan, or substitute them with raisins, dried blueberries, dried cherries, or any other of your favorite dried fruits.

Want more gluten-free cookie recipes?

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies -  Minimalist Baker

The Best Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies - My Gluten-Free Kitchen

Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies - Eat Good 4 Life

Canadian Honey Drop Gluten-Free Cookies - Baking and Boys

Maple Glazed Chai Spice Shortbread Cookies - In Johnna's Kitchen

Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownie Cookies - Bakerita

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies - Amy in the Kitchen

Below is the printable recipe card along with the exact ingredient measurements and nutritional information for making today's gluten-free breakfast cookies.

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed this sweet gluten-free breakfast recipe as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you.

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