Best Breakfast Cookies
Delicious and wholesome cookies perfect for breakfast, packed with oats, fruits, and optional chocolate chips, offering a sweet upgrade to your morning routine.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats Old-fashioned or quick oats work well.
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 medium banana) Use very ripe bananas for sweetness.
- 1/2 cup almond butter Can substitute with any nut butter of your choice.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon For added flavor.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (or dried fruits/nuts) Customize as desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, almond butter, and honey. Stir until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon to the banana mixture. Mix well until all dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips (or any dried fruits/nuts) until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop mounds of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center looks set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious breakfast cookies warm, or store them for later!
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Avoid overbaking to maintain chewiness.