Description
These wholesome and delicious Breakfast Cookies combine rolled oats, mashed banana, almond butter, and sweet touches like honey, raisins, and optional dark chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick, nutritious start to your day, these cookies are baked until golden and have a delightful chewy texture with natural sweetness and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed banana
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mashed banana, almond butter, honey, and cinnamon thoroughly to form the cookie dough base.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the raisins and dark chocolate chips (if using) evenly throughout the dough to distribute flavor and texture.
- Portion Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to prevent cookies from merging during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges, indicating they are done.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving to let them set and enhance the texture.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Ensure bananas are well mashed to bind the dough properly.
- You may add nuts such as chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch if desired.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or chocolate chips based on preference.
