Try this Paleo Breakfast Cookies with Collagen recipe.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup collagen peptides
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup (unsweetened) shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
- additional walnuts and/or shredded coconut for top
- Carbohydrate 3.39040208096171 g
- Cholesterol 50.1490625 mg
- Fat 20.1328235947325 g
- Fiber 2.09921243930825 g
- Protein 3.46399466440257 g
- Saturated Fat 12.1920054146697 g
- Serving Size 1 1 cookie (36g)
- Sodium 82.4319134637992 mg
- Sugar 1.29118964165346 g
- Trans Fat 1.38903863839996 g
- Calories 200 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the egg, vanilla extract, and coconut oil. Mix well, then add in the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet using non-stick spray or a dab of coconut oil. Divide the dough into twelve balls and place onto the baking sheet. Slightly flatten the dough with your hand. Add additional walnuts or shredded coconut on top (optional).
- Bake for 15 - 17 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool for at least 10 minutes prior to serving.
Traditional morning pastries rely heavily on refined grains and processed sugars to achieve structure, leaving a heavy weight in the stomach. These grain-free alternatives use a strategic blend of almond flour and coconut flour to mimic the density of a traditional baked good without the empty carbohydrates. Almond flour provides a high fat content that yields a tender crumb, while coconut flour acts as a potent moisture absorber, requiring a high volume of eggs to bind the dough properly. Grated carrots and shredded coconut introduce varied cellular structures that prevent the baked items from becoming overly dense.
Structuring the Morning Plate
Pairing dense, nutrient-dense baked goods requires beverages and side items that balance the rich fat content of coconut oil and walnuts. Hot black coffee or an unsweetened herbal tea cuts through the oil coating on the palate, while a side of fermented whole-milk yogurt or coconut yogurt introduces necessary lactic acid contrast. Ensure the baking sheet is lightly greased with a neutral oil or coconut fat to prevent sticking, and watch for the edges to turn a deep golden brown at the fifteen-minute mark to signal doneness.
Storage and Structural Integrity
Collagen peptides dissolve smoothly into the wet ingredients without altering the moisture balance, but they require adequate cooling time to set the protein matrix. Allow the baked batch to rest on the pan for at least ten minutes before transferring them to a wire rack, as moving them too early causes structural crumbling. Store leftovers in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze them flat on a tray before bagging for longer preservation.
