Banana Oat Cookies are a healthy, nutritious breakfast or snack, packed with protein, whole grains, and fruit. They are vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar free and easily made without eggs, oil, flour, or butter.
Jump to RecipeThese hearty and Healthy Breakfast Cookies are the ultimate grab-and-go busy-morning meal or satisfying snack because they are packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and potassium and provide plenty of fuel to keep you full throughout the day.
Easy to make in one bowl, these banana oat cookies are a simple mixture of wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients that bake into a delicious on-the-go breakfast in under 20 minutes.
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Recipe
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are the best way to bake a nutritious morning meal because they are so quick and easy to prepare using only wholesome ingredients. They are whole grain, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan; made without refined sugar, oil, eggs, or butter.
No flour needed, I’ve created the perfect cookie recipe of complex-carbs that’s simply a combination of superfoods: peanut butter, oats, banana and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla plus chocolate chips if you choose!
The secret to baking the best banana breakfast cookies is making sure your bananas are overripe because it brings moisture and natural sweetness to these perfect little powerhouses without the need for added sugar.
Breakfast Cookie Ingredients
- Quick oats: This recipe uses quick oats which allows for them to be soft and chewy. Because there is not a lot of added moisture in the cookies, old fashioned oats are not recommended.
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Creamy peanut butter: Use unsweetened, natural peanut butter for cookies without a lot of sugar. You can substitute the peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter. To keep it nut-free,try sunflower seed butter or even smooth tahini can be used.
- Vanilla extract
- Bananas: Use ripe bananas that have some brown or black spots. These bananas are sweeter and will add flavor to the cookies.
- Chocolate chips: Dark chocolate chips can be used. You can also replace the chocolate chips with chopped nuts for an even healthier option.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Healthy Breakfast Cookies
Healthy Breakfast Cookies are so quick and easy to make–it’s as simple as mixing together wholesome ingredients in one bowl and baking them into the best morning meal. These nourishing banana oat breakfast cookies are the perfect way to start your day, because cookies tasteeven better for breakfast!
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until combined.
- Drop 2 tablespoon scoops onto the baking sheet.
Pro-Tip: I recommend baking your cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheetto avoid the cookies sticking. For larger cookies, drop ¼ cup scoops onto the baking sheet. You may need to cook a couple of additional minutes until they begin to brown. - Flatten into the shape of a cookie.
Pro-Tip: The cookies will not spread, so they will come out of the oven in the same shape that they go in. You can use a cookie cutter to help form perfect circles. - Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 14-17 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
- Remove from the oven, cool and serve. Enjoy!
tips & Variations
- Let your cookies cool completely before storing.
- Mix-Ins: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins for extra texture and taste. Some ideas include dried cranberries, raisins, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, unsweetened shredded coconut, and chopped nuts.
- Something Sweeter: The bananas add natural sweetness to these cookies. However, if you want them sweeter, add 2-4 tablespoons of maple syrup, honey (note that honey is not vegan-friendly), or agave nectar.
Proper Storage
- To Store: Store your cookies in an airtight container. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To Freeze: Flash-freeze your cookies on a parchment-lined tray so that the cookies do not stick together. Once they are frozen, place them in a freezer bag or container and return to the freezer for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer about 30 minutes before you wish to eat them.
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4.82 from 97 votes
Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie
Author — Jennifer Fishkind
Serves — 24
Banana Oat Cookies are a healthy, nutritious breakfast or snack, packed with protein, whole grains, and fruit. They are vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar free and easily made without eggs, oil, flour, or butter.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 2 cup (180 grams) quick oats
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (125 grams) creamy peanut butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- ¼ cup (45 grams) chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until well mixed.
Drop 2 tablespoon scoops onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly, forming the shape of a cookie.
Bake for 14-17 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown. Remove from the oven and cool.
Jenn’s Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store your cookies in airtight container. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To Freeze: Flash-freeze your cookies and place the frozen cookies in a freezer bag or container back in the freezer for up to 3 months. See FAQ.
Tips:
- Use very ripe bananas for the most natural sweetness. The riper, more brown-spotty, the sweeter/better your cookies will taste.
- I recommend baking your cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet to avoid the cookies sticking.
- For larger cookies, drop ¼ cup scoops onto the baking sheet. You may need to cook a couple of additional minutes until they begin to brown.
- The cookies will not spread, so they will come out of the oven in the same shape that they go in. You can use a cookie cutter to help form perfect circles.
- Let your cookies cool completely before storing.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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