These Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a tasty protein-filled way to start off your day or great snack to power through the afternoon.
These oatmeal breakfast cookies are made with banana, almond butter, blueberries, and chocolate chips for a healthier cookie you can have any time of day. The kiddos love them for an easy grab-and-go breakfast during the week!
It is a running morning joke here in our home of what’s for breakfast? There are two possible answers. One is oatmeal, and the second is crepe waffles. You have a 50/50 chance of guessing it right each morning. I love the simplicity and ease of our morning choices because all of the kids like them – and we are talking about 11 kids here.
Sometimes I like to switch up the oatmeal so I decided to take this morning favorite, and twist it up a bit. And oh boy, these oatmeal breakfast cookies are just fabulous.
Ingredients
- Mashed bananas
- Almond butter
- Honey
- Vanilla extract
- Quaker Old Fashioned Oats (rolled oats)
- Almond flour
- Ground cinnamon
- Baking soda
- Dried blueberries
- Chocolate chips
Quaker Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Kick start the year with an old & trusted friend – Quaker Oats – but in a new & simple way. My family loves oatmeal, so when Quakers Oats asked me to make a new recipe using one of my family’s favorites, it was a no-brainer.
And picking a box of Quaker Oats Old Fashion Oats was easy while I was out doing my normal grocery shopping at Target. They are located in the cereal aisle, and because Target has everything easily marked and laid out, you will have no trouble finding the Quaker Oats section.
Not only are they delicious, but oh so convenient. On those mornings when someone is just waking up, and we need to leave in 10 minutes for school, instead of stressing about what they can eat in the car (yes, a frequent occurrence in our house), I can just hand them one of these delicious breakfast cookies.
I don’t have to worry if it will get them through the morning – oatmeal is so filling and when you add in a few other ingredients you get healthy breakfast cookies that are a great way to start the day.
How to Make Them
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, and cinnamon; set the dry ingredients aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth, then add in almond butter and stir. Once well combined, stir in the honey and vanilla.
Gradually stir the oat mixture into the wet ingredients until it is well combined. Add in blueberries and chocolate chips and mix well.
Scoop into 24 balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Place the cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake one sheet at a time for 10 minutes or until a nice golden brown. Leave cookies on the sheet for 1-2 minutes, then move them to the cooling rack. Let them cool completely and serve
These cookies freeze well up to 1 month, or you can store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Recipe Variations
Yes, they’re cookies but they’re definitely healthier than regular oatmeal cookies.
Instead of refined sugar, I use honey because bananas add plenty of natural sweetness. You could also use pure maple syrup instead of honey.
Want to do some ingredient swaps? You can easily customize them with your favorite add-ins. Here are some ideas you might like to try:
- Try swapping peanut butter for almond butter. Or if want a nut-free version try using sunflower seed butter.
- I love dried blueberries, but you can use raisins, dried cranberries, or other dried fruits. Or omit them if you don’t like dried fruit.
- Feel free to skip the chocolate chips or swap them out for white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
- You can also change out the chips or dried fruit for nuts like pecans or walnuts. Or try adding some seeds like pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Breakfast Cookie Baking Tips
All cookies can be frozen, but it is best to wrap them individually to freeze them and only do this once they have cooled completely. Another way to freeze then is to stack them in layers in a Ziplock or container, separating the layers using parchment paper. I personally love individually wrapping them as I feel they taste better. They will last about a month in the freezer.
Properly stored, freshly baked breakfast cookies will last for about 3 days if stored in an airtight container.
These banana oatmeal breakfast cookies are just what my kids need to jump-start their day. And while I thought these would only be great for breakfast, we found that these made even better afternoon snacks. And guess what? We weren’t eating 3-4 cookies. Just one cookie was enough to get through the afternoon munchies.
Start the day off on the right foot with this oatmeal breakfast cookie recipe. You and your family will love them! Enjoy! XOXO San
More Healthier Breakfast Recipes
Love this breakfast cookie recipe? You should try some of these other breakfast ideas:
- Skinny Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Blueberry Kale Smoothie
- Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Cookies
- Healthier Blueberry Muffins
Don’t forget to pin this to your favorite Pinterest board to save for later!
Kids review: These were a huge hit with my oldest son, Aiden, which is just perfect because I made these with him in mind. My other kids loved them without the dried fruit, so future batches will have a few without the blueberries.
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 50 g, I use iHeartmacros
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour or almond flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth, then add in almond butter and stir. Once well combined, stir in the honey and vanilla.
- Gradually stir in the oat mixture until it is well combined. Add in blueberries and chocolate chips and mix well.
- Scoop into 24 balls, about 1.5 Tbsp each. Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 10 minutes or until a nice golden brown. Leave cookies on the sheet for 1-2 minutes, then move them to cooling rack. Let them cool completely and serve.
- These cookies freeze well up to 1 month, or you can store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Those sound really tasty. They’re perfect for mornings when I workout because they would really hold me over.
These look so amazing. I wanna try them with my kids on those busy school mornings.
YUM! I could eat this every day!
This looks like an amazing morning option. This seems easy to make, and looks delicious and filling. Great for a working mom like me.
I love that they don’t have a ton of sugar. I’ll have to try these soon!
This looks like a great on the go breakfast that actually looks yummy!
This recipe sounds amazing! I love the addition of almond butter to the ingredients! I’ll be whipping up a batch. Thanks 🙂
Awesome! I’ve been looking for ideas for oatmeal!
I love it! Any time a cookie is good for me, I’m all over it!
Mmm, great recipe! I tend to skip breakfasts and then get so hungry that I binge. I need to have these on hand, maybe then I wouldn’t!
These look delicious and super easy for busy mornings! Going to have to try these!
oh now that looks absolutely delicious! I love oatmeal cookies and this one sound out of this world! And I am loving all the natural ingredients too!
These would be great for those mornings on the go. They look so yummy and are so easy to make.
These breakfast cookies look amazing, but then again everything you make looks amazing! The recipe sounds so easy too! I will definitely give them a try! 🙂
Yum!! These look so delicious!!
It’s delicious, it’s healthy, and it’s a cookie first thing in the morning. I’m in!
Nothing sounds better than a cookie for breakfast! And I love oatmeal
Cookies for breakfast! Yum 🙂
This sounds amazing and something that I can freeze to make ahead. Which I love!
These look so good, I’m ready for something different for breakfast too!
I love that these have honey and peanut butter in them! Definitely a great source of protein for my pre-workout snacks.
These look and sound amazing! Always looking for portable, healthful breakfasts and this is a winner!
OH yes I have to make these for sure–my hubby likes oatmeal but he gets bored of it after a while. This is a great way to reintroduce outmeal in a fun and different way! Thanks for the recipe, hun!
These look so tasty. Sometimes breakfast can be such a pain, so fast and easy is key for me!
These look delicious!! What a fun treat! Pinned them, can’t wait to try!!
A cookie for breakfast?? Yum! Sounds like something I could do!
These look amazing and delicious!! I love the idea of cookies for breakfast.
My husband recently was diagnosed with Celiac’s so this recipe is PERFECT. Not to mention it looks so good!
Cookies for breakfast? I love it! I’m going to make these for sure!
This cookie sounds very delicious! The banana was a great touch!
yum!! those look great! I should make these for snacks for our family!
Such a healthy and yummy way to start the morning; nothing like a big of oatmeal to get you going!
Those look amazing! I’d love one for breakfast!
Yum! These sound so delicious!
These look perfect. This is the first breakfast cookie that I have seen that I seriously want to try! Blueberries and chocolate chips…. mmmmmm!
I’ve always loved breakfast cookies! It makes so much sense. It’s like a granola bar, but tastier! Yours look great!
Breakfast cookies are my favorite kind of breakfast! They pair so well with a morning cup of coffee!! I never would have thought to use dried blueberries though – brilliant! I will have to give these a try.
Those look really delicious! I’d much rather eat a cookie and call it breakfast. I like the way you’ve wrapped and presented them.
These look great, San! I was just telling my husband yesterday how he should try some breakfast cookie recipes out to take to work with him!
What a fun idea! I love the idea of speeding up the morning routine by having a batch of these oatmeal breakfast cookies ready to go. I’ll take mine with extra blueberries, please! Thanks for sharing! #client
Okay, you convinced me I need these in my life. I will be making them asap!
Looks yummy, seems easy, and healthy, to boot. Pinning!
Hi! I make these all the time but ran out of my almond flour. Do you think all purpose would work? Thanks!
I’m sure it would work! They may be a bit puffier since all-purpose has gluten.
I was wanting to make these but was wondering if I could substitute pumpkin for the mashed bananas? Thank you.
Hi! I’m not too sure how it would turn out. Bananas are naturally higher in sugar than pumpkin puree, so it will affect the level of sweetness in the cookies. Usually you can adjust this by adding sugar to the recipe. Since this recipe only uses honey to sweet, adding more may change the texture of the cookies as well! It’s something you can definitely try and adjust as you go if you would like. Let us know if you do!
These Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are mouth watering!
Enjoy!
Had them for breakfast, for a snack, and then a quick dessert, these cookies were so delicious! A healthy way to power through the day 🙂
So glad to hear that you liked them! They really are a great day starter.
Such a tasty way to start my day off right! Looking forward to enjoying these for breakfast again tomorrow!
I hope you enjoy them!
These cookies are so rich and full of nutrients. A must make for sure!
Thank you!
Yummy! My family and I love this recipe! I can’t wait to make this again!
So glad to hear that you enjoy it! Thanks!
Breakfast cookies are so easy and have such a great flavor!
They really are! Enjoy!
These are my kids’ new favorite breakfast!
I’m glad they enjoy them!
Hi, I’ve been making these for a long time now and noticed that the recipe has changed. Would you be able to give me what changed/the old recipe so I can make the original recipe I’ve loved for so long? Thank you!
Hi Chelsea! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the original recipe! The only change made was the option to use regular flour and the added protein powder for extra protein 🙂
Here is the original recipe for you to note down:
1/2 cup mashed bananas
1/2 cup almond butter
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
1/2 cup almond flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment.
2. In a small bowl, combine almond flour, oats, baking soda, and cinnamon; set aside.
3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth, then add in almond butter and stir. Once well combined, stir in the honey and vanilla.
4. Gradually stir in the oat mixture until it is well combined. Add in blueberries and chocolate chips and mix well.
5. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop the dough and place it in 6 mounds, 3 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. On the second sheet you will only have 3 mounds, making 9 cookies total.
6. Bake one sheet at a time for 16-18 minutes or until a nice golden brown. Leave cookies on the sheet for 1-2 minutes, then move them to cooling rack.
Those are some delicious looking cookies. Thank you so much for sharing I will be making very soon!
This is one of my favorites!!!!
I would like to wake up with these cookies. Love to have them as a on-the-go snack too!
Do you think this recipe could work in bar form? Baked in an 8×8 pan? Im using a toaster oven at the moment since my regular oven is not working. A big sheet of the cookies won’t fit unfortunately but a square pan will. Thanks!
I’ve never tried cookies or bars in a toaster oven but would be concerned they wouldn’t bake evenly in a bar form. I would suggest baking small batches of the cookies in the square pan that will fit, turning the pan during cooking to make sure they cook evenly. Hope this helps!