Banana Breakfast Cookies
Banana Breakfast Cookies are a delightful and nutritious way to energize your mornings. Made with ripe bananas, wholesome oats, and a hint of cinnamon, these chewy cookies are perfect for breakfast on-the-go or as a satisfying snack. Customize them with optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor. Easy to prepare and irresistibly aromatic, these cookies bring joy to any day without the guilt!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup quick oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add quick oats, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and cinnamon to the mashed bananas; mix until well combined.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness. Substitute oats with almond flour for a gluten-free option. Experiment with spices like nutmeg or add-ins like dried fruits for varied flavors.