Banana Breakfast Cookies
Banana Breakfast Cookies are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day! These wholesome treats combine ripe bananas and old-fashioned oats with a touch of cinnamon, resulting in chewy cookies that are perfect for busy mornings. Easy to prepare and customizable with various mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, these cookies make breakfast enjoyable whether you’re on the go or relaxing at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (about 240g)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats (100g)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (30ml)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips (90g)
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.
- Stir in oats, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and baking powder until well combined.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about an inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or refrigerate for longer freshness. Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or variations such as almond flour instead of oats.