Healthy Oat Breakfast Cookies

These soft and chewy breakfast cookies are full of wholesome goodness — oats, seeds, and natural sweetness from ripe bananas and honey. They’re dairy-free, egg-free, and take only 10–15 minutes to bake. Perfect for busy mornings, school snacks, or a quick energy bite during the day.

Prep & Cook Time

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Servings: 10 cookies

Ingredients

IngredientQuantityLocal Substitutes / Notes
Ripe banana1 medium (120 g mashed)Use overripe bananas (brown-spotted) for sweetness
Rolled oats200 g (about 2 cups)Use Quaker or Bake Parlor oats
Mixed seeds60 g (about ½ cup)Mix pumpkin, sunflower, flax, or sesame seeds
Chia seeds15 g (1 tbsp)Optional but adds fiber & texture
Natural peanut butter60 ml (¼ cup)Use any smooth brand; for nut-free, use tahini
Honey45 ml (3 tbsp)Or agave/maple syrup for vegan version
Cinnamon powder½ tspOptional but adds warm flavor
Sea salt¼ tspBalances sweetness
Mini dark chocolate chips15–20 g (optional)Can use chopped dark chocolate

Method

  1. Preheat oven: 190 °C (375 °F). Line a baking tray with butter paper or parchment.
  2. Mash banana: In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Add peanut butter and honey. Stir well until creamy and combined.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Add oats, mixed seeds, chia seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until fully combined.
  5. Shape cookies: Scoop ~2 tbsp of mixture per cookie onto the tray (makes ~10). Gently flatten with a spoon.
  6. Add toppings: Sprinkle chocolate chips or seeds on top if desired.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5–10 minutes to firm up before serving.

Tips & Variations

  • Use runny peanut butter for softer cookies. If thick, microwave 10 seconds to soften.
  • Nut-Free: Replace peanut butter with tahini or sesame paste.
  • Vegan: Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
  • Add-ins: Chopped dates, raisins, coconut flakes, or walnuts for extra flavor.
  • For crunchier texture: Bake 2–3 minutes longer.

Storage Tips

  • Room Temp: Up to 5 days in airtight jar.
  • Fridge: Up to 7 days.
  • Freezer: Store in airtight bag for 3 months; thaw before eating.

Nutrition (Per Cookie)

NutrientAmount
Calories160 kcal
Protein5 g
Carbohydrates22 g
Fat7 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar8 g

Serving Ideas

  • Pair with hot chai or coffee for a mid-morning snack.
  • Crumble over Greek yogurt or milk for a healthy breakfast bowl.
  • Pack as a school or office snack.

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