Description
Breakfast Cookies are a healthy, convenient treat made with bananas, oats, and almond butter. Naturally sweetened and customizable, they’re perfect for busy mornings or wholesome snacking.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mashed banana (from 2 ripe bananas)
- ¾ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in oats, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Can add protein powder—adjust oats accordingly.
- Customize with nuts, dried fruit, or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
