These banana oatmeal breakfast cookies are a great make ahead breakfast recipe for those busy weekday mornings. With only a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand, you can have this breakfast cookie recipe ready in under 30 minutes!
Did you know that you can eat cookies for breakfast? And they can even be healthy? Crazy, right? These healthy banana oatmeal breakfast cookies are a delicious, sweet grab and go breakfast choice. They make a fun breakfast treat for your little ones, and it’s a great way to use your ripe bananas before they go bad. Another plus about this oatmeal cookie recipe? It calls for applesauce, so you’re able to get another serving of fruit with the bananas.
These healthy banana oatmeal breakfast cookies are one of my favorite things to make when I know that it’s going to be a busy week. I love that I can make them on Sunday night and we can all just grab one for breakfast throughout the week. To make this healthy breakfast cookie, start by mashing your bananas. Then stir in honey, applesauce, and vanilla. Once those are mixed together, add in the oats, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. After this, use a cookie scoop and scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, then pop them in the oven.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Recipe
- These healthy breakfast cookies can be made in under 30 minutes.
- These cookies make a great grab and go breakfast.
- Your whole family – kids and adults alike – will love these tasty oatmeal cookies.
- The applesauce makes these banana oatmeal breakfast cookies soft, moist, and chewy.
- These healthy breakfast cookies are a great way to use up bananas before they go bad.
- These cookies, made with applesauce, bananas, and oatmeal, are a healthier choice than most other sweet breakfast treats.
Ingredients For Your Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 1/4 cups) mashed
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
How to Make This Breakfast Cookie Recipe
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl add bananas and mash with a fork. Stir in honey, applesauce, and vanilla until combined.
Step 3: Add oats, cinnamon, salt, and chocolate chips and continue stirring until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 4: Using a medium-large cookie scoop, place dough on prepared cookie sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until tops are set and bottoms are browned.
Step 5: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
What to Serve/Pair with Your Healthy Breakfast Cookie
These healthy banana oatmeal breakfast cookies pair perfectly with a cup of coffee and a piece of fruit as a breakfast on the go. For an extra boost of nutrients, you can also pair these oatmeal breakfast cookies with a green smoothie.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
For these healthy banana oatmeal breakfast cookies, you can use any kind of chocolate chip. You can use white chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, semi sweet, or even chocolate chunks. Use whichever one is your favorite!
If you want some added protein and a little bit of crunch, add some chopped pecans into these healthy oatmeal cookies.
If you don’t want the big pieces of oatmeal in your breakfast cookies, run the oatmeal through the blender before adding it into the mix.
Storage & Leftovers
These healthy breakfast cookies need to be stored in a sealed container. If you store them at room temperature, they will last for up to 2 days. If you store them in a sealed container in the fridge, they will remain fresh for up to a week.
FAQs
Is there a way that I can mash the bananas other than with a fork?
Sure, if you want to save a little time or if your bananas aren’t quite soft enough to mash with a fork, you can mash them using a hand mixer.
What can I use in place of honey?
I love the flavor that honey adds to these cookies, but you can also use maple syrup instead.
Can I use sugar free applesauce for these breakfast cookies?
Yes, you can use sugar free applesauce for this breakfast cookie recipe.
Can I use steel cut oatmeal instead of rolled oats for these cookies?
No, for these breakfast cookies you need to use rolled oats.
Do I have to use parchment paper or can I just spray the pan?
You’ll want to use parchment paper for these breakfast cookies. It not only keeps them from sticking, but it stops the bottoms from getting too brown.
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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas about 1 1/4 cups mashed
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl add bananas and mash with a fork. Stir in honey, applesauce, and vanilla until combined.
- Add oats, cinnamon, salt, and chocolate chips and continue stirring until all ingredients are well combined.
- Unsing a medium-large cookie scoop, place dough on prepared cookie sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until tops are set and bottoms are browned.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy1
