Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookies
These delightful cookies are a quick and nutritious breakfast solution made with ripe bananas and wholesome ingredients, perfect for busy mornings or lunchboxes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas The riper the bananas, the sweeter the cookies.
- 1 cup oatmeal
- ½ cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter) You can also substitute with sunflower seed butter.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
- dark chocolate chips For an extra layer of flavor.
- nuts Chopped for a crunchy texture.
- dried fruit Your favorite type can be added.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the oatmeal, nut butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
- For added flavor, mix in dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for later. Monitor baking time to avoid overbaking.