The Art of Healthy Breakfast Cookie Perfection

Banana Base Preparation

Learning to properly mash and combine bananas with wet ingredients creates the perfect binding foundation that holds these cookies together without eggs or excessive sugar while infusing every bite with natural sweetness.

Oat Integration Technique

Mastering the gentle folding method that incorporates oats without overmixing ensures the cookies maintain their hearty texture and rustic appearance while preventing tough, dense results.

Mix-In Distribution

The art of evenly distributing chocolate chips and cranberries throughout the dough guarantees that every cookie has the perfect balance of flavors and textures in each delicious bite.

Cookie Shaping Skill

Understanding how to properly portion and flatten these no-spread cookies ensures uniform baking and professional-looking results, as the shape you create is the shape you'll get.

Perfect Baking Balance

Achieving the ideal bake time that creates golden edges while maintaining a soft, chewy center transforms simple ingredients into cookies that taste indulgent while remaining genuinely nutritious.

Mastering Your Perfect Breakfast Cookie

Banana Ripeness: Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and easier mashing. The riper the banana, the sweeter your cookies will be without added sugar.

Texture Preference: For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them by 1-2 minutes. For crispier cookies, bake an extra 2-3 minutes until deeply golden.

Nut Butter Choice: Any creamy nut or seed butter works well. Try cashew butter, sunflower seed butter for nut-free, or tahini for a unique flavor.

Make-Ahead Magic: These cookies freeze beautifully. Freeze baked cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds for a fresh-baked taste.

Customization Options: Swap cranberries for raisins, dried cherries, or blueberries. Try white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, or butterscotch chips instead of dark chocolate.

Common Mistake to Avoid: Don't skip flattening the cookies before baking. Unlike traditional cookies, these won't spread during baking due to the lack of butter, so shape them as you want them to look.

Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies with Banana, Dark Chocolate Chips, and Dried Cranberries - No Refined Sugar

Name: Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies with Banana, Dark Chocolate Chips, and Dried Cranberries - No Refined Sugar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 18 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Cookie Base:; 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup); 1/3 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; For the Mix-Ins:; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher); 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional; 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, optional for extra fiber; For Special Equipment:; Baking sheet; Parchment paper or silicone baking mat; Mixing bowls

The ultimate breakfast cookie recipe featuring ripe bananas, rolled oats, and dark chocolate chips. This wholesome cookie combines the natural sweetness of banana with the richness of dark chocolate, creating an unforgettable morning treat that elevates the classic breakfast cookie to extraordinary heights perfect for meal prep, on-the-go breakfast, or any time you crave the perfect balance of nutrition and indulgence.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

25 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Cookie Base:

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)

1/3 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey

1 large egg

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

For the Mix-Ins:

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, optional for extra fiber

For Special Equipment:

Baking sheet

Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Mixing bowls

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth with only small lumps remaining.

Add the almond butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined and creamy.

Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt to the wet ingredients and mix until everything is evenly incorporated.

Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and optional nuts and flaxseed until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Gently flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to about 1/2-inch thickness, as they won't spread much during baking.

Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still slightly soft.

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for easy breakfast meal prep.

Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies with Banana, Dark Chocolate Chips, and Dried Cranberries - No Refined Sugar

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