Healthy Oatmeal Cookies – Easy Breakfast or Snack!
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Looking for a guilt-free treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious? These healthy oatmeal cookies are exactly what you need! They make a yummy snack or breakfast that kids and adults will love.
Whether you’re whipping up a batch for a quick breakfast on the go or an easy appetizer for parties, this recipe will check all the boxes: simple ingredients, rich flavor, and wholesome goodness.
Let’s face it: getting the kids to eat anything healthy is hard sometimes. I’m all about some Instant Pot Oatmeal, but if they think it’s healthy, they’re just not as into it. Enter the breakfast cookie!!
That’s right, Breakfast Cookie. Packed with ripe bananas, old-fashioned oats, and just the right touch of semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies are naturally sweet and satisfying, and they make a perfectly good grab-and-go breakfast. They’re also versatile enough to double as a post-dinner dessert or a midday snack.
If you’re looking for some other breakfast ideas that kids and adults will love make sure you try our homemade nutella crepes, granola fruit tarts, and peanut butter banana breakfast wraps.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you need for these healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies:
- Ripe bananas – They need to be ripe, but they do not need to be as ripe as ones you use for banana bread.
- Eggs – We use large eggs.
- Vanilla extract – We prefer real vanilla extract, but imitation can work too.
- Salt – This helps to bring the flavors out a bit more.
- Old-fashioned oats – Not all oats are the same. You need to use old-fashioned, not instant or quick. The faster options are less nutritious and have different textures.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – You could also use dark chocolate chips if you like.
Feel free to tweak the recipe by adding nuts, dried fruits, or even swapping the chocolate chips for raisins. The beauty of homemade oatmeal cookies is how easy they are to customize!
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
- Low-Calorie Goodness: These low-calorie oatmeal cookies are perfect for those watching their sugar and calorie intake.
- Quick and Easy: With just a few ingredients and 15 minutes of baking time, these cookies are the definition of hassle-free.
- Customizable: Want to add some protein? Include your favorite protein powder!
- On-the-Go Breakfast: They’re nutrient-rich and easy to pack, making them the ultimate breakfast cookies for busy mornings.
Instructions
Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1 – Mix the wet ingredients. Before starting, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick spray.
As the oven heats, mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth and then add the eggs, vanilla, and salt. Stir them together to combine.
Step 2 – Mix in the dry ingredients. When the batter is ready, mix in the oats and chocolate chips.
Step 3 – Make and bake the cookies. Use a cookie scoop or a regular spoon to drop 2 to 3 tablespoons of cookie mix onto the pan. You should have enough to make 12 to 15 cookies.
Place the cookie tray in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start to turn a light golden color.
Allow them to cool for about 5 to 6 minutes and then serve warm.
Enjoy Cookies for Breakfast
These low calorie oatmeal cookies are a sneaky way to give your kids a healthy breakfast.
- We use bananas instead of a fat like butter or oil. This reduces the total calories and replaces them with potassium and other nutrients found in bananas.
- In addition to the bananas, these cookies have eggs which provide a great source of protein. And oatmeal provides plenty of fiber and other nutrients that help round out a healthy breakfast.
- The chips give a bit of sweetness that the kids will love. We often make these cookies when we need on the go breakfasts that the kids won’t balk at! And they even ask for them!
These healthy oatmeal cookies are proof that a delicious treat doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Whether you’re grabbing one on your way out the door or serving them as a snack at a party, they’re sure to impress. Give this recipe a try, and enjoy every chewy, chocolatey bite!
Storage and Freezing Tips
- Room Temperature: Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigeration: Keep them in the fridge for up to a week if you prefer a slightly firmer texture.
- Freezing: These cookies freeze beautifully! Lay them flat in a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months.
Tip: When you’re ready to eat, microwave them for 20–30 seconds, and they’ll taste like they came straight out of the oven.
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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 Ripe bananas, about 1 ¼ cup once mashed
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick spray.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth then add the eggs, vanilla and salt and stir to combine.
- Add the oats and chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- Use a cookie scoop or a regular spoon and scoop 2-3 tablespoons of cookie mix onto the pan to make 12-15 cookies.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start to turn a light golden color.
- Let them cool in the pan for 5-6 minutes then serve.
Nutrition
Hi Kate and Melinda! I made these cookies and I really like them but they do seem to be a bit moist. I cook them as directed, but I am wondering if I didn’t cook them long enough. Afraid of the eggs not being done.
Just trying to figure out if they should have cooked longer. They did get light brown on the bottom, They did not have a crunch around the edges. Help. Thanks!
It’s understandable to be cautious about ensuring the eggs are fully cooked. If the cookies got light brown on the bottom but didn’t have a crunch around the edges, it’s possible they could have benefited from a bit more time in the oven to achieve that desired texture.