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Thick & Chewy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

A stack of four golden brown, chunky chocolate chip breakfast cookie treats resting on a white plate.
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Make these hearty, thick and chewy breakfast cookies packed with oats and banana. They are a perfect grab and go breakfast idea for busy mornings and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in the applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using. The batter will be thick.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between them. Gently press down on the tops of the dough mounds to flatten them slightly; this helps achieve a thicker, chewier cookie.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. They will look slightly soft in the center.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step is important for them to firm up and achieve that thick and chewy texture.

Notes

  • For a higher protein option, add 1/4 cup of your favorite protein powder to the dry ingredients.
  • Store these freezer friendly breakfast cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze them for up to three months.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the maple syrup to 3 tablespoons.

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