Healthy Breakfast Cookies
These healthy breakfast cookies are a delightful way to start your day while keeping your energy levels high. Packed with oats, bananas, and nuts, they are nutritious, easy to make, and perfect for on-the-go breakfast or snacks.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped nuts walnuts, almonds, or pecans
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and salt to the banana mixture. Mix until well combined.
- If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon or your hands, form small portions of the mixture into cookie shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
These cookies can be customized by adding dried fruits or different types of nuts.