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Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Busy mornings have never been easier than with these Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies. Oats, eggs, mashed bananas, nuts and seeds are mixed together to create the best healthy recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 cookies
Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup bananas mashed, about 2 medium
  • 4 Tbsp. butter melted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cup oats quick cooking
  • ½ cup flour*
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • ½ cup dried fruit raisins or cranberries
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds raw

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the Base. Combine maple syrup, eggs, bananas, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, whisk to combine. Wait until butter has cooled down some after melting to add it to the bowl and then whisk until combined.
    ½ cup pure maple syrup, 2 eggs, ¾ cup bananas, 4 Tbsp. butter, 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Stir in Dry Ingredients. Add in oats, flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Toss until everything is well mixed. Pour in pecans, coconut, dried fruit, and seeds. Stir by hand until well incorporated.
    1 ¾ cup oats, ½ cup flour*, ½ tsp. baking soda, ½ tsp. cinnamon, ¼ tsp. salt, ½ cup pecans, ½ cup shredded coconut, ½ cup dried fruit, ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • Scoop and Bake. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out 2 ½ - 3 tablespoons worth of cookie batter for each cookie and place at least 1 inch apart on the sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 14-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the middle is no longer soft.
  • Let cool to room temperature before eating. Enjoy!

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Notes

Meal Prep & Storage

  • To Store: Keep in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • To Freeze: These are perfect for freezing! Wrap them individually and freeze for up to 4-6 months.

Dietary Modifications

The recipe you’ll find below is already vegetarian as written. Here are some adjustments and substitutions you can make to help it fit your other dietary requirements:
  • Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour.
  • Vegan: Substitute the butter for coconut oil, and flax or chia egg for the egg.
  • Lower sugar: Cut the amount of syrup in half.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg