Energizing Breakfast Cookies for Two

Kickstart your morning with these hearty breakfast cookies, packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, nut butter, and mashed bananas! They offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and energy, making them ideal for a busy day. With the added fun of chia seeds and dark chocolate, these cookies are both satisfying and delicious. Grab a few to fuel your adventures!
ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (preferably 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- 3.
In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- 5.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- 6.
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 7.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
- 8.
Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9.
Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for a quick breakfast option throughout the week!