Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
These wholesome oatmeal cookies are perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack, packed with natural sweetness and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter ((or peanut butter, don't use natural style nut butters))
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Dry ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds ((or sunflower seeds))
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries ((or raisins))
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut ((sweetened or unsweetened))
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ((use vegan chocolate chips for vegan))
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the banana, then mix with almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in oats, almonds, seeds, cranberries, coconut, and chocolate chips until combined.
- Portion dough with a 1/4 cup scoop onto the baking sheet and flatten to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.