Banana Breakfast Cookies
Banana Breakfast Cookies are a delicious and nutritious way to kickstart your day or enjoy as a satisfying snack. With the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, hearty oats, and rich chocolate chips, these cookies deliver comfort in every bite. Perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends, they can be customized with your favorite nuts or spices. Whip up a batch in just minutes and savor the joy of breakfast reimagined in cookie form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats and baking powder, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, mix in cinnamon or nutmeg. Substitute almond butter for a nut-free option. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or freeze for longer storage.