High Fiber Breakfast Cookies: The Best Constipation Cure (2024)

Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through breakfast options only to end up with the same old cereal or toast? Let’s shake up your morning routine with something unexpected: delicious and chewy High Fiber Breakfast Cookies!

Yes, you read that right—cookies for breakfast, and not just any cookies, but ones that will revitalize your morning with their health benefits and decadent taste. Our star ingredient? None other than my favorite California prunes, known for their fantastic health properties and natural sweetness.

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It's No Secret That I Love California Prunes...

I love prunes for all sorts of reasons in the kitchen, which I tend to talk about all the time here in This Mess is Ours. But on a more personal note, prunes are an essential part of my daily diet and health care routine.

In 2017, after a prolonged period of feeling unwell, I was diagnosed with chronic Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). Despite frequent doctor visits, my health struggles continued, severely impacting my life and career in food.

Eventually, I took matters into my own hands, diving into research and overhauling my diet and lifestyle. This now 7-year healing journey has led me to significant healing emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

I've since rekindled my love for life, my job, and gut-friendly foods like California prunes.

Today, I feel better than ever, and recipes like my High Fiber Breakfast Cookies have become a welcome part of my wellness routine.

Photo by Paprika Studios.

California Prunes: From Fancy French Fellas to Golden State Powerhouses

The Gold Rush: a time of pickaxes, prospectors, and questionable hygiene. Enter the French, with their berets, baguettes, and, of course, prunes. They brought these delightful dried plums across the ocean, where they were grafted onto wild American plum trees. Talk about a fruitful (pun intended) first date!

But why California, you ask? Well, sunshine-drenched days and cool nights create the perfect environment for prunes to mature slowly, concentrating their natural sweetness and flavor. Fast forward to today, and California reigns supreme in the prune game, growing a whopping 97% of the nation's crop. That's right, folks, when it comes to prunes, California Prunes are basically Beyonce.

But Why Prunes, Though?

Here's the thing: those little prunes are loaded with fiber, the broom in your digestive system that sweeps things along smoothly. They also have sorbitol, a natural sugar alcohol that acts like a gentle nudge for your bowels, and polyphenols, antioxidant superheroes that fight free radicals and keep your gut happy.

The Magic of Prunes in Baking

We're focusing on breakfast cookies today, but prunes are a baking chameleon! Their natural sweetness and moisture content can help you ditch refined sugar and even cut back on oil and eggs in your favorite recipes.

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When blended into prune puree, prunes can be added effortlessly into any recipe, including these cookies. Plus, prunes pair beautifully with bold flavors like espresso, chocolate, and chilies. Imagine a decadent chocolate cake made with prune puree, or layers of delicate prune-laced chocolate crepes stacked high and sandwiched with chocolate mousse. The possibilities are endless - kind of like the, well, the possibilities after a dose of fiber.

Introducing the High Fiber Breakfast Cookie Cure!

Let's get to the good stuff: the recipe for these incredible breakfast cookies!

These cookies are the ultimate triple threat:

1. Packed with fiber – say goodbye to constipation and hello to a smooth-sailing digestive system!
2. Gluten-free and dairy-free – perfect for those with dietary restrictions or who like to live life on the gluten-free edge (no judgment here).
3. Naturally sweet thanks to California Prunes – ditch the refined sugar and embrace the power of fruit!
4. Easy to make – busy mornings just got a whole lot more delicious.

Here's what you'll need to make delicious high fiber cookies to battle against the bathroom blues:

• Almond flour – because who needs gluten anyway?
• Gluten-free rolled oats – for a chewy, satisfying texture.
• Baking powder – for a little lift, just like your spirits will be after these cookies.
• Salt – a pinch to enhance all the other flavors.
• Walnuts – for a delightful crunch (and maybe a squirrel distraction while you sneak another cookie).
• Apricots – for a burst of fruity sunshine.
• Unsalted almond butter – creamy, nutty, and delicious.
• Prune puree (see recipe box below for my easy prune puree recipe!) – our secret weapon that helps me cut the eggs, fat, and butter effortlessly in baking recipes.
• Maple syrup – because a little natural sweetness goes a long way and maple syrup is known to have mild laxative properties.
• Black coffee – for a subtle coffee kick to jumpstart your morning.
• Vanilla extract – because vanilla makes everything better, even when you're talking about constipation cookies.

How to Store Your High Fiber Breakfast Cookie Cure

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. But let's be honest, they probably won't last that long. They're like edible fiber-filled unicorns – magical and delicious, and guaranteed to disappear in a flash.

Embrace the Mess, Conquer Constipation, and Enjoy!

Making these cookies takes a little effort, but the end result is a delicious and healthy breakfast that'll keep you feeling energized and, well, regular. So go forth, embrace the potential mess in the kitchen, and whip up a batch of these high fiber breakfast cookies.

California Prunes: Your New Best Friend

We hope this post has shown you the delicious magic of California Prunes. They're not just for your grandma's prune juice cure-all (although that has its benefits too!). These versatile little fruits can transform your baking, boost your gut health, and keep your gut running smoothly.

So next time you're at the grocery store, be sure to grab a bag of California Prunes and get creative in the kitchen. Who knows, you might just discover your new favorite baking buddy (and constipation problem solver) in the process!

Because hey, a happy gut leads to a happy life (and maybe even a happier bathroom experience).

If you’ve made my High Fiber Breakfast Cookies, I would be so grateful if you would rate the recipe and let me know what you think in the comments below! I just love hearing from you, and your reviews, and comments really help others who visit This Mess is Ours.

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Prunes are a pantry staple around here. They're actually on an installment shipment through Amazon we go through so many of them. Below are some of my favorite ways to cook with them. Click on any image to go directly to the recipe.