Soft and chewy wholesome breakfast cookies made with oats, banana, nut butter, and dried fruits. Perfect for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
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Step 1
Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2
Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, mash bananas and mix with nut butter, honey, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3
Add dry ingredients
Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nuts, and dried fruit until fully combined.
Step 4
Shape cookies
Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the tray and gently flatten each cookie.
Step 5
Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden and set.
Step 6
Cool and serve
Let cool completely before serving to allow cookies to firm up.
Use ripe bananas
The riper the bananas, the sweeter and softer the cookies will be.
Don’t overbake
Remove cookies when just golden to keep them soft and chewy.
Chocolate version
Add dark chocolate chips for a sweeter treat.
Nut-free version
Replace nut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Room temperature
2–3 days
Store in airtight container.
Fridge
up to 7 days
Keeps texture firm and fresh.
Freezer
up to 2 months
Freeze individually and thaw as needed.
Q: Are these cookies actually healthy?
A: Yes, they use whole ingredients like oats, fruit, and natural sweeteners for a balanced snack.
Q: Can I skip baking?
A: No, baking helps set the structure, but you can make them softer by reducing bake time.
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