Clean Breakfast Cookies – Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Packed with Banana, Nuts, and Natural Sweetness
Clean Breakfast Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey. Made with rolled oats, nut butter, dried fruit, and seeds, they offer a nutritious blend of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. They require minimal preparation and bake in less than 20 minutes. Additionally, they store well and freeze beautifully for future breakfasts. These wholesome cookies are perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or healthy snacking throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, chia seeds, and flaxseed.
- Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
- Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough for each cookie.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking tray and flatten them slightly.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges become lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking tray for five minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Rolled oats provide the best texture.
- Natural nut butter creates a soft cookie.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies moist.
- Add chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
- Store in an airtight container for five days.
- Refrigerate during warm weather.
- Freeze cookies for up to three months.