Description
These Healthy Breakfast Cookies are a nutritious alternative to sugary snacks, packed with wholesome ingredients for a delightful morning boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds
- 1/2 cup dried fruit or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the banana until smooth, then mix in the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Stir in the oats and baking soda, followed by the chopped nuts or seeds and any dried fruit or chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, flattening slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider including shredded coconut or chia seeds. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg