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Healthy Breakfast Cookies

These soft and chewy Healthy Breakfast Cookies are perfect for busy mornings. Packed with oats, flaxseed, and nut butter, they’re naturally sweetened and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit. Ideal for meal prep and loved by both kids and adults!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Vegan
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas mashed or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon optional
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins optional
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash bananas and stir in nut butter and vanilla extract.
  3. Add oats, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
  5. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your hand.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden.
  7. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Cookies can be stored at room temperature for 4–5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Swap banana for applesauce if preferred.
For added crunch, add chopped nuts or seeds.