Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
This recipe is a lifesaver on busy mornings. It takes just a few minutes to prepare, requires no fancy ingredients, and is naturally sweetened by ripe bananas—no added sugar needed! Plus, it's a fun way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They’ll love mashing the bananas and shaping the cookies.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups
- Fork or potato masher
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or raisins, nuts, or coconut flakes for variation
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mash the bananas – In your mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. You want them to be soft and mushy, so they mix easily with the oats.
- Add the oats – Pour in your rolled oats and stir until everything is well combined.
- Add optional mix-ins – If you like, stir in chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Scoop the dough – Use a spoon to scoop out small portions of the dough and place them on the baking sheet. Shape them into small cookies, about 2 inches in diameter, with the back of the spoon.
- Bake – Pop the cookies in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and enjoy – Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for later!
Notes
Nutritional Value (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~120-140 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Protein: ~3g
- Fat: ~3g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Sugar: ~7g
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.