Description
These Banana Blueberry Breakfast Cookies are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with wholesome ingredients like bananas, blueberries, and oats, these cookies are vegan and gluten-free, making them a perfect breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
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Banana Blueberry Breakfast Cookies:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional for added fiber)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas, then mix in the oats, almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Add blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries and any optional add-ins like nuts or seeds. Let the dough sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack before storing.
Notes
- Use frozen blueberries to prevent excess moisture.
- Add protein powder or nut butter for a protein boost.
- These cookies freeze well for make-ahead breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
