Keto Breakfast Cookies {with Grain-Free Hemp Hearts}
Keto Breakfast Cookies with hemp hearts (seeded hemp) and shredded coconut flakes are nutritious portable breakfast cookies for on the go!
Keto Breakfast Cookies
These nutritious cookies have been on my must create recipe list for the longest time!
I’m excited to finally share these low sugar, nourishing cookie bites on The Foodie Affair’s blog.
Yes, you can feel good about eating cookies for a first meal of the day!
These keto breakfast cookies are made with wholesome ingredients like crunchy walnuts, coconut flakes, and coconut oil.
All these ingredients are considered good fats that are recommended on a ketogenic diet.
Saturated fats help fill you up, so you won’t need to munch every few hours because you’ll feel satisfied for a longer period!
Healthy Breakfast Cookies With Hemp Hearts
All those ingredients have made several recipes on the blog, but new to my collection is hemp hearts!
Hemp hearts are shelled hemp seeds that taste similar to a sunflower seed, but with the soft texture of a pine nut.
The first time I tried hemp hearts I cooked them the same way you would cook oatmeal and added some fresh berries.
The hemp porridge is such a nice alternative to a carbohydrate dense meal like oatmeal.
They also taste great in strawberry coconut smoothies and sprinkled on salads. They’re perfect over this cabbage salad.
Hemp hearts are low carb, an excellent source of plant protein, nutrient dense with omega-3 essential fatty acids, iron, vitamin E and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), an Omega-6 fatty acid.
One of the superfoods!
Hemp hearts add great texture to these keto breakfast cookies and only 5 net carbs per cookie!
Chewy, satisfying and a great way to fuel your body as a first meal! You also might want to make these Almond butter Cookies with Chocolate Chips, which are also flourless!
Keto Breakfast Cookie
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted and cooled
- [2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice]
- 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
- dash himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup sugar alternative Swerve brand, Sugar 2.0
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl mix the coconut oil and eggs. Add to the dry ingredients. Let sit 5 minutes while flour absorbs the liquid.
- Form each cookie (tbs) dough in the shape (width and height) to your preference. Sprinkle with additional walnut pieces and coconut (optional). Bake for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
Can you leave out the walnuts? If so, would I need to add something else? Love that this uses coconut flour rather than almond flour.
Yes, leave out the nuts if you prefer and you don’t need to add anything else. Hope you enjoy these breakfast cookies!
Mine turned out really spread out 🙁 I followed the recipe, except I used honey instead of sugar. Maybe that’s why it was more liquidy? Perhaps I’ll try less oil & more almond flour next time. Any baking advice on this would be appreciated!
Hi Roxy! I’m not sure what would have caused that. The coconut flour should have absorbed the liquid quite nicely.
Can you substitute Chia Seeds for the hemp? I don’t have hemp in the house.
Hi Terri, I haven’t tried substituting the hemp seeds for chia. I imagine you can, but the ingredients probably need to be adjusted since chia absorbs moisture. Please let us know how it turns out if you decide to try it.
I didn’t have pumpkin pie spice, So I did some ground cinnamon, ground ginger, freshly crushed cardamom seeds, a freshly ground clove and some fresh grated nutmeg. It smells amazing
That sounds delicious! Pumpkin pie spice is basically a mix of similar spices, so you just customized yours. Hope you enjoyed these breakfast cookies!
I’m all about cookies around here right now & these look fabulous! Perfect fr the holidays.
Hope you enjoy these healthier cookies!
Could I use confectioners swerve in this recipe? I don’t have granular version. Thanks!
Absolutely! It’ll be fine using that brand for these breakfast cookies.
1) Do these spread much?
2) No baking powder or baking soda?
Hello! No they don’t spread and leavening agents are not needed for this recipe. Hope you give these breakfast cookies a try!
When I went to FatSecret and checked each ingredient alone, then added up This is what I got for each cookie based on 14 cookies per batch:
calories = 120
total carbs = 3.3
net carbs = 1.8
I have found the calculator on MyFitness is not reliable. For one recipe I listed it gave me a ridiculous 40 grams once then over 50 the next time – per serving. Since it was meat based I did my own calculation and it was in the single digits.
These were not to my liking. I made them exactly like stated. Mine were significantly darker in color even before baking but I did use golden sweetener. I didn’t care for the crunch of the hemp seeds, with some bits that wouldn’t chew. The flavor almost reminded me of banana. I wasn’t disgusted, but I didn’t really care for them. And 5 NC seemed like a lot for a small cookie and i was still hungry.
Just made these last night, they are great! And what a great cookie alternative for kids! Having one with my coffee after my keto egg bake this morning.
These keto cookies are definitely kid approved, which is a bonus! Thanks for stopping by, Lisa.
I found this recipe because I had hemp hearts on hand and was hoping to use it as an oatmeal substitute in a cookie similar to an oatmeal cookie. These were good! I used Sukrin Gold for the sweetener and added Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips too. I ate 3 right before bed and was still in ketosis today, so no issue there. These taste even better this morning now that they have cooled than they did right out of the oven last night. Thanks so much! I will make these again. I might try butter to see if it’ll get a little crispy. 🙂
Thanks for sharing your results, Bonni! The dark chocolate sounds like a tasty addition.
I tried this recipe. Turned out to be amazing. Used erythritol. Having real cookies for the first time after starting keto.
Thank you!
So glad to hear that these are a hit! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Tried recipe – I think they taste great. I didn’t have walnuts so I used roasted macadamia nut that I had on hand. I added 2 T of Lily’s chocolate chips and toasted the coconut before adding to batter. I wanted to send a pic but don’t see where one can be added. Thank you for the recipe.
Yum! Photos are an option through Pinterest https://pin.it/zbrdbsxze4tatu
Is the nutrition analysis broken? I see “Calories from Fat = 0” and no listing of grams of fat.
Can I substitute hemp flour for the hemp hearts?
I haven’t tried using hemp flour, so I can’t vouch for that substitution. Let me know how it comes out if you give it a try!
I dont know what I did wrong but the coconut oil leaked all over the oven.
The nutrition facts are confusing (300grams of carbs is not keto). Can you clarify please what the nutrition for one serving is-thank you
Hi Shelly, you are looking at the whole recipe. Each cookie is about 5 carbs, but for exact macronutrients please use a recipe analysis like My Fitness Pal Recipe Calculator inputting the brands you use. Each will vary slightly and it sounds like you would like more details than what I have provided.
Just LOVED this recipe! I tweaked it a bit and added the recipe to Livestrong where I got different macro calculations but the ratios were just right! I doubled the recipe, added a small amount of cream of tartar and xanthum gum (I was afraid of it falling apart) and used pecans instead of walnuts. The results were simply perfect! My husband swore it was an oatmeal cookie and told me not to tell him what was in it because he might not like it as much! I also used a combination of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves because I didn’t have pumpkin spice so I improvised with proportions I like. The end result was better than I could have expected!!
1 cookie – 118 calories
Macros:
Total fat 9g
Saturated fat 5g
Carbohydrates 5g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 1g
Protein 4g
THANK YOU!!!
Sounds like some great subs! Glad this is a hit with the family.
How much cream of tartar and xanthum gum did you use, please?
Would love to try that addition.
Hi Lisa, those ingredients were not added in this keto breakfast cookie recipe.
My husband and I are addicted to these things! One cookie gives me enough energy for my morning workout. Oh, I also add .25 cup of lily’s chocolate chips:)
Thanks for sharing!
Love the addition of some sugar free chocolate chips! That sounds delish. Thanks so much for letting me know you tried and like these breakfast cookies!
Can I sub almond flour instead of covonut and eliminate the shredded coconut? I like the oil but not the flour/shredded in coconut!!
Hi Leah, I haven’t tried any substitutions to this recipe, so I can’t say how it will come out. Let me know if you give it a try.
I’m counting macros
Do I divide the carbs by the number of cookies for carbs, fat and protein per serving?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Susan, for the complete list of macros, I would put the ingredients in a nutrition calculator like My Fitness Pal. Sorry, I don’t know how to calculate on my own!
What can I substitute for hemp seeds. I can’t find them. Any suggestions?
Oh darn! I’m not sure what to suggest. Do you have a Sprouts or Whole Foods available? They often carry items like this. If not, amazon will definitely have them.
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market carries them near me – check it out –
Not sure where you live, but my local Walmart carries hemp hearts in the baking section, with the almond and coconut flours!
Lucky! I bet mine does too.
Don’t know if anyone still needs to know, but Walmart has hemp hearts, but I found them in the aisle with supplements and vitamins, not in the grocery section. Chia seeds were there too.
HTH
I love the texture of these cookies.
They are wonderful by themselves however… I tried one with a little tiny schmear of cream cheese on top. Oh yeah! Thanks for the recipe!
Oh yes! That’s a perfect addition. So glad you enjoyed these Keto cookies!
How many cookies makes a serving? Do you need to refrigerate them?
Thanks for the recipe. I can’t wait to try it!
One per serving and you can keep them in an airtight container, but remember that no preservatives are in these, so they’ll keep longer in the refrigerator.
I’m assuming 1 cookie (1 tbsp. dough) is 1 serving? It doesn’t say.
Yes, Meagen! One tablespoon is one serving. It’s in the instructions, but not very clear.
Thanks for sharing this! This is a keeper keto recipe — healthy, tasty, and easy to make.
Can I sub the coconut flour for almond flour? I can’t have coconut flour due to SIBO
Made them – love them! I used pecans because that is what I had. Thinking about a chocolate version now 🙂 Thank you!
Awesome! You’re talking my language….chocolate! Let me know how they turn out!
Is it ok to heat hemp hearts at this high a temperature for this length of time? Have read on numerous sites that using hemp seeds at high temp can destroy their nutritional value and release unhealthy fats?
I believe that’s just hemp oil, not the seed/heart
can I use stevia instead of swerve? if so, how much should I use?
I’m definitely intrigued! I’d like to try these!
I have been wanting to make breakfast cookies myself! These look amazing!!!
Do you use hemp SEEDS or hemp HEARTS???
Hi Danielle, I use hulled hemp seeds. The brand is Just Hemp Foods Some would call this the hearts. Hope the picture clarifies.
Perfect for trying to keep my sugars low! I love a breakfast cookie too. Makes me feel like I am cheating but not really!
Cookies FOR BREAKFAST? Sign me UP! YUM!
I have never tried using hemp hearts in a recipe. Do you find them at a health food store or in the regular grocery store? I need to put this ingredient on my grocery list.
These sound incredible! A cookie for breakfast that is healthy… YES PLEASE!
These sound incredible! A cookie for breakfast that is healthy… YES!
One of my best friends is doing Keto right now so I will be sure to share this recipe with her! Looks amazing!
Now this is the way I want to start my day! These look amazing!
Cookies for breakfast!!?? YES please!
I’d love a healthy snack cookie like this. It sounds delicious!
I don’t even think we would have to say, “just try it…it’s delicious”. These look amazing and chewy! Sharing, of course!
Thank you, Bobbie! The texture is fantastic! You’re the best 🙂