Energy-Packed Breakfast Oat Cookies
Soft, chewy oat cookies made with natural sweeteners, healthy fats, and add-ins that provide lasting energy. Great for breakfast-on-the-go, school snacks, or pre-workout fuel.
Makes: 12–14 cookies
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 12–15 minutes
Total: ~25 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
½ cup mashed ripe banana
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup peanut butter or almond butter
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted coconut oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-Ins
2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
¼ cup raisins or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Batter
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
In a bowl, mix banana, honey, nut butter, oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and mix-ins.
2️⃣ Shape Cookies
Scoop spoonfuls onto a lined baking tray.
Flatten gently (they won’t spread much).
3️⃣ Bake
Bake 12–15 minutes until set and lightly golden.
Cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring.
How to Enjoy
With milk or yogurt
With fresh fruit
As school breakfast cookies
Kid-Friendly Tips
Use mini chocolate chips
Make smaller cookies for little hands
Swap nuts for seeds if school-safe
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~160 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Fiber: 4 g
Healthy fats: From nuts & olive oil