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Healthy Breakfast Cookies Recipe with Bananas and Oats
why make this recipe
Healthy Breakfast Cookies are a great way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast while satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with bananas and oats, these cookies are filled with natural ingredients that provide energy and keep you full throughout the morning. They are quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect for busy days when you need a grab-and-go meal.
how to make Healthy Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients :
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup quick cook oats
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the quick cook oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and cinnamon to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
- If you are using chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, stir them in now.
- Drop tablespoons of the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flattening them slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
how to serve Healthy Breakfast Cookies
These Healthy Breakfast Cookies are best served warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy them on their own or pair them with a cup of yogurt or fruit for a more filling breakfast. They also make a great snack throughout the day!
how to store Healthy Breakfast Cookies
You can store your Healthy Breakfast Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months. Just make sure to separate the layers with parchment paper if you freeze them.
tips to make Healthy Breakfast Cookies
- Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different add-ins like nuts, seeds, or spices to suit your taste.
- If you prefer a softer cookie, slightly underbake them by a couple of minutes.
- Always use quick cook oats for the best texture; rolled oats may not stick together as well.
variation
You can easily change this recipe by adding other ingredients. Try using different nut butters, adding shredded coconut, or substituting maple syrup with agave nectar for a vegan option. You can also play around with spices like nutmeg or adding chocolate chips for a fun twist.
FAQs
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Can I use regular oats instead of quick cook oats?
Yes, but the texture of the cookies may change. Quick cook oats help bind the cookies better. -
Are these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, as long as you use certified gluten-free oats, this recipe can be gluten-free. -
Can I replace bananas with applesauce?
Yes, you can use unsweetened applesauce instead of bananas, but the flavor will be different.
Healthy Breakfast Cookies
Enjoy a nutritious breakfast with these easy-to-make Healthy Breakfast Cookies, filled with natural ingredients to keep you full throughout the morning.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas Make sure they are very ripe for the best sweetness.
- 1 cup quick cook oats Use quick cook oats for the best texture.
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter Feel free to experiment with different nut butters.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Maple syrup can be substituted with agave nectar for a vegan option.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Add other spices like nutmeg for variation.
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit These are optional add-ins.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the quick cook oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and cinnamon to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
- If you are using chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, stir them in now.
- Drop tablespoons of the cookie mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flattening them slightly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best served warm or at room temperature. Pair them with yogurt or fruit for a more filling meal. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or freeze for up to 3 months, ensuring to separate layers with parchment paper.
