Made these tonight and they were delicious! I used old fashioned oats because that is what I had and let it sit for a bit. I also added shredded zucchini because I have boat loads of it in my garden right now. YUM! Thanks!
What's Cooking? Breakfast Cookies for the Life Hacker on the Go
Many of the breakfast cookie recipes I’ve seen online will have your arteries completely clogged by the very next day. I really like this one that I modified from the original to be fat free and have a little more flavor. You can also double this for a large batch.
This recipe is extremely healthy and easily beefed up with various add-ins to suit your preferences. It's also a great way to use up those extra bananas in a low calorie way and has absolutely no processed flour.
Here we go: 3 mashed bananas (ripe), 1/3 cup apple sauce, 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats, 1/4 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup raisins (or any other dried fruit you want to add), 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp Splenda , sugar or other sweetener.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a bowl really well. Let this mixture stand for at least 5 minutes to let the oats become good and hydrated. Heap the dough by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes and let cool.
Variations: If you add some chopped nuts, you have a grab and go breakfast that includes protein as well as fruits and grains. Dried cranberries are also a great addition if you don't care for raisins, which some people don't. Cardamom fans may want to substitute that spice for the cinnamon.
You can make a huge batch of these and then freeze some, leaving a few to be snagged each morning while you and your other family members are on the way out the door.
It's important to note that this is not a dessert type of cookie, so it will not be what you are used to eating when you think cookie. These are also very moist, due to both mashed bananas and apple sauce being included. It's basically oatmeal with add-ins for breakfast that you can eat from your hand.
This made a huge difference in how well we were able to stay on track nutrition wise. They are a really power-packed cookie (particularly with chopped nuts) that can help you make it through to lunch without binging.
Another bonus? You don't have any oatmeal bowls to wash out in the morning! The dishes for these little babies are done once, when you first bake them. Love that!
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DELICIOUS! Just made the first batch of 12. Yum! I added a tbsp of brown sugar but next time will leave out the added sugar. (Trying to eliminate added.) The banana's are sweet enough if you use very ripe ones. My husband said they are mini banana bread bites. Very healthy, delicious recipe. Thank you so much!
I made these tonight and my kids loved them, but I have a question. Were they supposed to spread or was i supposed to flatten them some? Mine stayed in the ball. Thanks for insight!
Breakfast cookies are wonderful!! I used Old Fashioned oats and UNsweetened apple sauce, threw in some craisins and walnuts. YUM! Thanks!!
Hi!! Thanks for this recipe! I havebeen looking for breakfast optinos for my somewhat picky 2 1/2 year old boy. He's a big fan of regular oatmeal raisin cookies, so I figured I would try these :) Just pulled them out of the oven and they smell amazing! I did make 2 small changes: 2 tbs of sugar instead of 1 (figured it would help sell the little one on these), and about 2 tbs of flour. You had mentioned they were softer cookies and I was worried they might crumble all over my living room!
I'm interested to know if anyone used fresh cranberries? I have some and need to find something to do with them. Thanks!
I made theseanddint really care for them. It may have had something o do with the bananas though. If I made them again I would just sub them....
I used old fashioned oats. I Just let them sit about 10 min and I used vanilla instead of sugar. Turned out yummy! Make them for my Dad who is diabetic but loves his sweets!
given the significant net carb-bump that 1 cup of mashed bananas offers, 44g, I would replace that ingredient with the same amount of pumpkin puree, whose net carbs come in at about 8g. It'll also cut the calories.
Similar carb savings can be realized by swapping out the oatmeal a combination of sliced almonds + pumpkin seeds ground into a meal with a food processor.
I made these yesterday as I am gluten free and I figuered my 15 month old would eat them as well... The flavor is good, but the texture takes some getting used to, because of the way the bananas cook I assume..? I also made them with coconut milk, not sure that changes anything. Also added a tiny bit of brown sugar as the taste wasn't as sweet as i like. Glad I made them though, easy to grab for me and the kiddo when Im racing out the door!
I like these! Easy to make and handy to carry along. I recommend greasing the cookie sheet well. I didn't the first time and they stuck real bad. When greased they came right off the sheet. I've used a variety of dried fruit, cherries, pineapple, crasins, and blueberries. All good. The texture is not like a real cookie. It's moist, soft, dense, and chewy. Overall, well worth the effort.
I made the original recipe and liked it. I used dried cherries rather than raisins because it is what I had and love. On it's own, it taste somewhat between an oatmeal cookie and an oatmeal breakfast to me, plus banana. I keep them in my freezer and pop them in the microwave. When I want something sweeter I spread nutella on the top and it is very good together. There are a few things I want to try with this in the future. One is to add quinoa for protein. I also want to try it with steel cut oats, and with coconut palm sugar which absorbs into the bloodstream slower. Have you tried any of those in this recipe? Any thoughts?
My boyfriend ate five as they cooled, so I'd say they're a hit. The texture is strange- almost rubbery- but they taste great. So much easier than making oatmeal every morning for breakfast!
Awesome recipe! Tweaked it a little by what I had on hand. I used agave in the raw, yogurt, dark chocolate, almonds, whey powder and LOTS of cinnamon. Turned out great
I make these all the time for my toddler for breakfast and he eats them up! It's nice to have a convenient breakfast food that is well balanced and doesn't come in a box. Since he can afford a little extra calories, I use brown sugar instead of sugar or sugar substitute (I've used honey too). I also add about half a tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt, which goes a really long way. I usually add fresh fruit, like frozen blueberries or chopped up strawberries or even peach. A dash of nutmeg can be nice too. Thanks for a great, flexible recipe!
I have them in the oven now. I added flax seed meal and mini chocolate chips- couldn't resist :). Can't wait to see how they turn Out. I have a 15 year old son who is extremely active in sports that he eats all the time. Need to find more healthy snacks that are not processed.
I loved this idea and added 2 scoops chocolate protein powder, an extra 1/8 cup applesauce, 1 T coconut oil, and chia seeds. Nom nom nom!
this recipe works beautifully if you add in some dried blueberries and use strawberry flavored applesauce! so fruity and delicious. :)
If I were to use a tbsp of raw honey as a sweetner, would that yield the same amount of sweetness in the end? Or should I use 2 tbsp of raw honey? P.S. Myscha, I am going to be making these for an episode of my comedy cooking web series A Cooking Show. I will definitely post it here when the episode is complete! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf4efX5iDIs&list=UUHf7PaFApHrl39bRT47Qfqg...
