Hello! Hope you’re all having a great day!
Here is the breakfast cookie how-to I’ve been promising:
In a small bowl, add 1/3 cup oats, 1 tbs nut butter of choice (I used raw almond) and 1/2 scoop protein powder (tonight was chocolate Designer Whey)
Stir to combine and use the spoon to break up the nut butter until you have a nice crumbly mixture:
Add 1/8 cup milk of your choice (For me, unsweetened vanilla almond milk) and mix until fully moistened
Now the fun part- pick the mix-ins! You can get creative with this one– I’ve tried banana, raisins, pumpkin, chocolate chips, ground espresso beans… add anything you like 
Tonight, I decided on 1/2 mashed banana that was looking a little ripe
Stir in your mix-ins of choice and season (I used a little Stevia and cinnamon)
Plop the mixture onto an appetizer-sized plate and with the back of your spoon, flatten it into a round shape with equal thickness throughout
Put the cookie in the fridge overnight. It will harden slightly from the nut butter and the oats will soften from the milk.
Next morning, grab a spoon and enjoy
To rewind to this afternoon, I made some grape leaves for lunch and a hummus salad
In this batch of grape leaves I used, California brown rice, golden raisins, kalamata olives, garam masala, lemon juice, salt and pepper. I thought the combination might be a little strange, but it was actually really good!
Still a little snacky, I grabbed 1/2 serving of raw goat cheese
Went to Jeni’s (I haven’t seen her in a week and a half because she was out of town, and I missed her!!!), then off to step and school.
I grabbed a Clif bar to munch in between teaching and class
Came home and decided to try another Oikos flavor, since the vanilla one didn’t work out so well the other day.
I grabbed the honey flavored one:
In the words of Miss VeggieGirl: HOLY YUM. It had a layer of honey at the bottom and the flavor was not overboard on the sweetness and the texture was glorious. Maybe the vanilla one I had was a fluke??? Or maybe the honey flavor is just way better?? I still have a blueberry one in the fridge to try so we’ll see what the final verdict is.. but I know I’ll buy this honey flavor again, for sure.
Still hungry, I grabbed half a pita and dipped it in some marinara:
Now I’m perfectly satisfied, ready to put on some jammies and comment it up on your lovely blogs.
On a side note: How does Grey’s Anatomy always manage to make me cry lately?!? And how did Denny come back?? I’m so glad he did, but a little confused over here :/ Guess I’ll have to wait til next week to find out…
Have a wonderful night!!!!
<3,
G
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I think honey and greek yogurt are just made for each other.
How do you like that goat cheese? I’ve never had any goat cheese other than the crumbly kind they serve on salads.
Have a great night!
Yay a breakfast cookie! I’ll have to try this one, and soon. How many (ish) calories do your breakfast cookies tend to total after mix-ins? Do you eat it plain or with something else?
On the yogurt — I really think that honey flavor is the only way to go with Oikos. I don’t even really like the texture of the plain Oikos, although it’s better in the large tub than in the 90 calorie container. I love the honey, though!
The Breakfast Cookie + grape leaves = guess what I’m about to shout…
HOLY YUM!!!! Haha
Glad that your yogurt was “holy yum”-worthy too!!
that cookie looks great! do you think it would still be good without the protein powder?
Have a great night
The vanilla oikos you had was NOT a fluke. I definitely had the same experience with honey being way better than the vanilla. It is my favorite flavor–no question. I had the blueberry today…meh…it wasnt that great, but let me know how you like it!
ps. can you make the cookie without protein powder?? it looks great!
Thanks sooo much for the cookie how-to! Yours always look so good and I’ve wanted to try them!
PS- I have an award for you at my blog!
Hi! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now, but am finally commenting. First of all, I wanted to wish you a happy belated birthday. Secondly, I think you are gorgeous and I love how positive you are. And last but not least, I’m dying to try the breakfast cookie! It’s definitely on my list of to-dos this weekend.
–Angela
I am so confused by Grey’s too!!! Is it weird that I kind of want Denny to go away because he’s supposed to be dead and it bothers me that he’s there? And I cried tonight too…I really don’t know why, probably because of Denny.
I tried a vanilla Oikos first, then a honey, and I def. like the honey a lot better. But Oikos is the only Greek yogurt I’ve ever tried, so I’m no expert.
Glad you liked the Honey Oikos, it is definitely a delight! I also love that you make your own little grape leaf wraps, I’ve only had them in restaurants, but they are sooo good!
Have a great night!
I had been wondering how you made that infamous breakfast cookie. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I love greek yogurt with honey!
How did I never know the breakfast cookie was COLD?!? I feel like I’ve been out of the loop for so long- what else isn’t what I thought it was? Haha.
WHAT?!?!?! Denny’s back???? I KNOW BETTER than to check blogs BEFORE shows come on in southern california! Haha. I’m getting out the tissues
Ahhh I’m not caught up on Grey’s yet!! MUST. WATCH. NOW.
Thank you for posting the how-to! This is positively scandalous, but I’m all out of oats! Once I restock my supply, I will finally make it!
I’m so excited that you posted the recipe. I’m going to try this!
Grey’s has been confusing me lately too!
You just reminded me to try grape leaves – my husband loves them!
That breakfast cookie sounds awesome! I can’t wait to try that.
great job w/ the bfast cookie display for us! i can’t wait to try! and btw, how much would a scoop of protein powder be?
Awesome cookie recipe! Thank you
I will definitely have to try it.
great recipe for the oat yummy cookie. So simple though. I’ve never had raw oats, i mean without cooking them. But I guess it’s okay to eat anyway. Have to try it!
Thanks for the breakfast cookie “how to.” I can’t wait to try it! I just had my first honey Oikos this week too! I thought it was much better than the vanilla. I have yet to try the blueberry. Have a great Friday!
I definitely have to make that! Yum!!
And…is Grey’s turning into a soap opera? It bugs when people come back from the dead on TV shows. Though I do love Denny….
Hooray for posting your breakfast cookie recipe!! I can’t wait to give this one a try!!!
I agree with you about Gray’s … I’m not quite sure what’s going on with Denny either?!
Happy Friday!
Thanks for the breakfast cookie how to!
Woo, that breakfast cookie sounds delicious. I’m glad you finally offered up a how to, I’m pretty sure I want to make that asap.
I def agree with Laura…Honey and Greek yogurt are amazing together!!
Gina I cried hysterically last night- you’re not alone. Not sure if it’s because it’s THAT week (if you know what I mean) or because the episode was just that sad. Death is just so sad and to think about how Izzy is feeling is just devastating.
I don’t think he’s really there, I think she is just going through some type of psychosis. I am anxiously awaiting next week’s episode though!!!
And thanks for the breakfast cookie how to!
I have to try the breakfast cookie! looks goood!
Thank you so much for doing the b-fast cookie how-to! I’ve been wondering how you make those scrumptious-looking treats for a while now. Definitely making one tonight for manana:)
I haven’t watched Grey’s at ALL this season- I can’t wait to catch up over Thanksgiving break!
I love the blueberry flavor of Oikos (I have one daily), but I have not bought the honey one yet. I will have to pick one up this weekend!
Thanks for the breakfast cookie how-to!
Yah Grey’s has been pretty emotionally charged lately. My brother saw me tearing up and did not understand how a show makes me cry. Obviously he doesn’t watch it too…
Yay breakfast cookie!
Grey’s makes me cry every week ! I didn’t watch last nights episode but now I am even more excited to see it since Denny is in it. What a hot man. He also plays a dead guy in the show Weeds. Maybe he is typecast haha.
Pita and marinara is interesting!
Thanks for the cookie step by step post! Yum.
Thanks for the breakfast cookie how-to! I’m a little late but happy belated birthday Gina, I hope you had a fabulous day
Love your blog and I hope you don’t mind if I add you to my blogroll? Happy Friday!
Hi Gina!
Thanks for showing us how to make your b-fast cookie! The other day, I made mine with vanilla Greek yogurt instead of milk, and it turned out fantastic as well!
Happy Friday! The weekend is upon us!
Thanks for answering my question about lifting and working out on top of teaching! you are the best!! I was also so confused about Grey’s too- what the heck happened to bring him back? haha Take care Gina
Mel
I love the breakfast cookie idea! My husband’s grandmother makes cookies like this called “no-bakes”, I never thought of health-ifying them! And, Oikos honey yogurt is AMAZING…its one of my new favorites.
Your breakfast cookie is like my bircher muesli on steroids. Fascinating!
have you baked the cookie at all?
I’m going to have to try that breakfast cookie, it looks wonderful! Just found your blog, looks great
is there any way to make the breakfast cookie without protein powder?
I just stated reading your blog and love it! I am making my breakfast cookie right now and can’t wait to try it in the morning!
I ate a breakfast cookie before my run today.
I just leave my mixture in the bowl that I make it in rather than press it onto a plate. It doesn’t look like a cookie, but it’s still good.
I put a link to your recipe on my Gotta Run Now blog. Thanks for the recipe!
ok so i decided to make one of the breakfast cookies that evreyone has been talking about on the blog world and i used your recipe! so i did basically everything correct, except for the fact that i put my cookie in the freezer overnight instead of the fridge! so that is why the next morning my cookie was a tad bit hard! whoops. luckily jenny from pb & jenny told me i was supposed to put it in the fridge! so now tonight i have an excuse to make one again tonight and try it out! i used 1/3 cup oats, 1 banana, 1/8 cup milk, and 1 tbsp. pb. i mean the cookie was really good towards the end when the cookie was a bit softer and i could taste everything in it versus when i took my first bite the cookie was ice cold and had like frost on it! haha
jenna
Is whey optional?
Hey Gina! I just gave you breakfast cookie a shout out on my blog
LOVE THEM!
http://www.greensforgood.com/2009/08/28/breakfast-cookie-love/
Totally made a breakfast cookie this morning and thew a shout out at ya.
http://mrslc.blogspot.com/2009/09/c-is-for-cookie.html
I tried the basic breakfast cookie yesterday… ummm… you are genious!
Have you ever added cocoa powder?
-Megan
i’m so glad you liked it!
yeah i’ve added cocoa powder before and extra stevia.. so good!
I tried a breakfast cookie today. Thank you for inventing it. It “rocked my face off!”
http://fithealthyfun.blogspot.com/2009/09/project-day.html
I’m way behind, because this is the first time i’ve heard about this. But i’m very happy i did. I will make it first thing tomorrow! ahh..wait i have to wait until my 30 days of no sugar, then i will make it!!
make it without sugar! i promise you’ll love it
I hope you don’t mind a man popping in to ask a question… can you tell me the nutritional info (calories, etc.) for the breakfast cookie? I know it would depend on what you add in, but, maybe just for the basic recipe? You can contact me at randy.ours@yahoo.com . Thank you!
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