Description
These healthy breakfast cookies are packed with oats, natural sweeteners, nuts, and dried fruit, making them a nutritious and satisfying grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Soft, chewy, and customizable, they’re perfect for meal prep and suit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 ripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend Everything Together: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and seeds if using.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Nut-Free Option: Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter.
- Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
- More Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder.
- Lower Sugar: Reduce or omit honey/maple syrup.
- Extra Fiber: Add shredded coconut or extra flaxseeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy breakfast cookies, oatmeal breakfast cookies, easy meal prep snacks, dairy-free cookies, gluten-free breakfast ideas