Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Best Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Recipe

“Cookies for breakfast?!” 

Most moms would agree and have probably uttered those words to excited kids.

But it recently occurred to me, “Why CAN’T we have a breakfast cookie that’s actually pretty HEALTHY?!”

So, I set to work… in order to make all of the sweet-toothed kiddos and well-meaning mommas happy.

What resulted was not only an incredibly DELICIOUS breakfast oatmeal cookie recipe…

But also, one that is LOADED with heart-healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, and even a bit of protein.

How can you get all of that out of a little ol’ breakfast cookie recipe?

Quick-cooking oats make an awesome base, but then it’s all about the add-ins.

Chopped nuts, bananas, shredded coconut, dried fruit, and pumpkin seeds are a great start. Feel free to add in whatever else you like in order to bump up the nutritional content!

(And if you like these, you’ll probably fall for these 4-ingredient Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies, too!)

Ingredients

• Oats. Quick-cooking oats are best, as rolled oats won’t cook up as fast. You can try using a mix of half of each if you want a chewier texture.
• Flour. You only need a bit, but it is absolutely necessary.
• Sweetener. This is a healthiER breakfast cookie, but it still has gotta’ taste good too! A pure maple syrup is used to keep it free of refined sugars, but the amount can be reduced to make it less sweet. You can substitute it with honey, agave nectar, or even regular sugar or brown sugar.
• Eggs. Add some protein and help bind the cookies together. Swap out with a flax or chia egg for a vegan cookie. 
• Bananas. Two medium-sized and VERY ripe bananas are preferred as they are the most naturally sweet.
• Butter. You can also use coconut oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
• Add-ins. The fun part! Mix in nuts, seeds (like sunflower seeds), or dried fruit. You could even sweeten it up with chocolate chips or toss in some chia seeds or flax seeds.

Have extra oats? Try these Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies next!

How to Make Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Please see the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and more detailed instructions.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 350℉.

Whisk together maple syrup, eggs, mashed bananas, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Wait until the butter has cooled down a little after melting before putting it in.

Add the Dry Ingredients

Carefully stir in the oats, flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Use a spatula to toss until everything is mixed well.

Then, pour the pecans, coconut, dried fruit, and seeds into the cookie batter. Gently stir until everything is combined well.

Scoop and Bake

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.

Use a large spoon or a cookie scoop to scoop out 2 ½- to 3-tablespoon servings of batter. Place them at least 1 inch apart on the cookie sheet. Do not overcrowd the cookies for the best results.

Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 15 minutes. The edges will become golden brown and the middle should not be soft.

Let the cookies cool to room temperature before digging in.

FAQs

More Oatmeal Recipes for Breakfast

Want a few more ways to use up those oats? You might also enjoy a new breakfast recipe or the perfect healthy snack.

Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies and No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars only require four simple ingredients.

Skip the packets and make Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal at home.

Healthy Baked Oatmeal and Apple Baked Oatmeal are both perfect for a crowd.

Save time on busy mornings with healthy breakfast ideas like Almond Butter Overnight Oats, Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats, Pumpkin Overnight Oats, Blueberry Overnight Oats, or Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.