Breakfast Cookies (Grab-and-Go)

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Breakfast Cookies (Grab-and-Go)

Description

These Breakfast Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, almond butter, seeds, and dark chocolate. They’re naturally sweetened with honey and banana, making them a great make-ahead breakfast or snack that’s filling and energizing without being overly sugary.

 Ingredients

  • ½ cup mashed banana (about 1 large ripe banana)

  • ½ cup almond butter

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2½ cups rolled oats

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup raisins

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

  • ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

  • 2 tbsp flax seeds

 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, mix mashed banana, almond butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth.

  3. Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

  4. Fold in raisins, chocolate chips, pepitas, and flax seeds.

  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place on the baking sheet.

  6. Gently flatten each cookie (they won’t spread much).

  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.

  8. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

 Recipe Notes

  • Cookies will be soft, not crunchy.

  • Sweetness comes naturally from banana and honey.

  • Dough can be chilled for firmer cookies.

 Tips for Best Results

  • Use very ripe bananas for better sweetness.

  • Swap almond butter for peanut butter or sunflower butter if needed.

  • Add chopped nuts for extra protein.

  • Store with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.

 Servings

  • Makes 10–12 cookies

  • Serving size: 1 cookie

 Nutritional Information (Approx. per cookie)

  • Calories: 180–200

  • Protein: 5 g

  • Carbohydrates: 25 g

  • Fiber: 4 g

  • Healthy fats: 8 g

  • Sugar: 10–12 g

(Values are estimates and vary by ingredients used.)

 Health Benefits

  • Oats: Long-lasting energy + heart health

  • Banana: Natural sweetness + potassium

  • Flax seeds: Omega-3s + digestion support

  • Pepitas: Magnesium, zinc, and iron

  • Almond butter: Healthy fats + protein

  • Dark chocolate: Antioxidants (and happiness!)

 Q & A

Q: Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes—use certified gluten-free oats.

Q: Are these freezer-friendly?
Absolutely! Freeze up to 3 months.

Q: Can I reduce the sweetness?
Yes—use ⅓ cup honey or skip chocolate chips.

Q: Are these good for school mornings?
Yes! They’re portable, filling, and not messy.

Q: Can I add protein powder?
Yes—add 1–2 tablespoons and a splash of milk if dough is dry.

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