Cookies for breakfast? Absolutely!! These banana breakfast cookies are a game changer for breakfast or a snack on the go.
If you are a person who is grabbing a pop tart on the way out the door each morning, I highly recommend this recipe for you. Spending 30 minutes on the weekend prepping these yummy cookies will be so worth it. You will get the same benefit of a quick and easy breakfast on the go without all the added sugar and artificial ingredients.
These little cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients full of great nutritional benefits. Check out the list below to see a few of the many great health benefits of the ingredients in these banana breakfast cookies.
Bananas- rich in potassium
Cinnamon- inflammatory, antioxidants
Flax Seed- high in fiber and omega-3’s
Oats- high in fiber, heart healthy, good source of protein
Walnuts- high in antioxidants, omega-3’s
Nutritious and delicious… is there a better combo? The applesauce keeps these cookies perfectly moist and the walnuts add the perfect crunch.
I love to have these as a post workout snack as well. The carb and protein balance from the banana and oats make the perfect nutrient rich snack after a great sweat session.
Banana Breakfast Cookies
Print RecipeIngredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 egg
- ¼ C. almond milk
- ½ C. unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 C. old fashion oats
- 2 T. flax seed
- ½ C. chopped walnuts
- ½ C. chocolate chips
Instructions
Mash bananas and mix with egg, almond milk, applesauce, and vanilla.
Stir in cinnamon, salt, oats, and flax seed. Mix until well combined.
Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray. Make small mounds at least 1 inch apart. I like my cookies to be approximately 2-3 inch circles.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Notes
These cookies keep best if refrigerated. However, they are especially delicious when eaten warm. I like to microwave mine for 10-20 seconds before enjoying them.
