Choc chip, raisin and sunflower seed breakfast biscuits (recipe)

These have seeds in? But they’re nice! – Mark

Last week, I posted a recipe for Mary Berry inspired white chocolate cookies and got a bit addicted to them, having to give most of them away for fear of ruining my commitment to Weight Watchers.

Experiencing withdrawal symptoms this week, we gave a marginally healthier version a go and it turns out to be just perfect for breakfast with a strong cup of tea or coffee.

This recipe makes 12-14 biscuits and is super easy, so your small people should be able to help.

Ingredients

  • 125g unsalted butter / dairy-free spread
  • 150g golden granulated sugar
  • 1 medium free range eggs
  • 1/2tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp soya milk (or normal milk)
  • 140g porridge oats
  • 110g self-raising flour
  • 50g milk chocolate chips / vegan chocolate chips
  • 35g raisins
  • 25g sunflower seeds

Instructions

  1. Put the butter / spread in the microwave in a large bowl for bursts of 10 seconds until well softened but not melted
  2. Stir in the sugar with a fork, then whisk until the mixture is fluffy
  3. Whisk together the milk, eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk into the main mixture
  4. Stir in the flour, oats until well combined
  5. Add the chocolate chips, seeds and raising and mix well
  6. Use your hands to roll 1.5 inch dough balls and place onto a non-stick an oven dish at least 2 inches apart, pressing down only slightly
  7. Bake at Gas Mark 4 for 15-20 minutes, until just colouring at the edges
  8. Cool briefly on the tray, then transfer to a cooling rack with a spatula

It’s yum.