Yes, you really can have cookies for breakfast.

the cookie that reigns supreme is surprisingly versatile, understandably delicious, and even (comparatively) healthy.

It also happens to begluten free!

Pile of various shortbread and oat cookies with cereals and raisin on blue wooden background. Top view

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So, what is the #1 treat?

That coveted honor belongs to ourCarrot Cake Breakfast Cookies.

And if youre apprehensive about enjoying cookies for breakfast, dont be!

Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

Caitlin Bensel

And according to reviews, these cookies are not to be missed.

Very tasty and filling, one reviewer declared, while another dubbed them a super yummy breakfast option!

Lastly, stir incarrotsand walnuts until a uniform dough forms.

(There should be 12 balls in total.)

Finally, bake until the cookies are golden and the tops are slightly cracked, about 30 minutes.

Let them cool on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes and enjoy!