Easy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

Start your day off right with our delicious and nutritious Breakfast Cookies! These banana oatmeal cookies are made with ripe bananas, oats, dried cranberries, and almonds for a guilt-free way to fuel your morning.

Whether you are a morning muncher like me or prefer a grab-n-go, I’ve got you! Here are some of my go-to favs: Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Bites, energy-packed Morning Glory Muffins, satisfy a sweet tooth and provide extra energy with Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bars, and crispy, toasty, and packed with flavor, Snickerdoodle Homemade Granola.

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6 Reasons You’ll Love Wholesome Breakfast Cookies

As you know, breakfast is my favorite meal; this cranberry almond and oatmeal breakfast cookie recipe has been a favorite of mine for some time now! Here are some of the reasons you’ll love it, too!

• A convenient, guilt-free, grab-n-go breakfast that IS a treat!
• Infused with slow-release carbohydrates, breakfast cookies with bananas power you through mornings and beyond.
• These healthy morning cookies are made with only five simple ingredients.
• They are packed with cholesterol-reducing fiber, but that will be our little secret! 🤫
• A perfectly satisfying option for guilt-free afternoon snacking, offering sustained energy and flavor.
• Packed with a mix of flavor and textures, not to mention nutritional benefits in every bite.

Ingredients Needed

This breakfast cookie recipe is made with simple, wholesome ingredients you probably have in the kitchen right now! Fast, easy, and convenient, mix and match your favorite add-ins to create unique flavor combinations when the mood strikes!

For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Large Ripe Bananas – Add sweetness and serve as a binder. Bananas should be ripe, fragrant, and soft enough to mash easily.
• Old Fashioned Oats – aka rolled oats, provide a chewy texture and hearty base.
• Honey – provides sweetness and contributes to binding the ingredients.
• Dried Cranberries – You can use dried sweetened or unsweetened cranberries, including freeze-dried cranberries.
• Sliced Almonds – For a more intense crunch, use almond slivers.

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Directions

So, so simple! Mash, mix, scoop, and flatten! Grab a mixing bowl, cookie scoop, baking sheet, cooling rack, and flat-bottomed glass.

When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Mix oats with mashed bananas, then add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
2. Scoop and flatten oatmeal balls into 1” thick cookies.
3. Bake for 12-15 minutes in a preheated oven and cool completely.

Tips For Making The Best Breakfast Cookies

• Use very ripe bananas. They mash more easily, are sweeter, and have a softer/wetter texture that binds the oats better, making the cookies moist and chewy.
• I make cookie balls with a #20 (¼ cup) ice cream scoop. You can also spritz cooking spray or a wipe of coconut oil in a ¼ cup dry measure cup.
• Wet the bottom of the cup you use to flatten the dough, keeping it from sticking to the cookie dough. – I usually have to wet the glass again after flattening 2-3 cookies.
• Breakfast cookie dough will not spread, so there is no need to worry about spacing them too far apart on the pan. I get 8 cookies on my half-sheet pan.
• Super handy 12” x 16” pre-cut parchment sheets are perfect for standard half-sheet pans, so say goodbye to irregular and curled edges.

Storage

Once the breakfast cookies have cooled completely, you can store them on the counter for about four days in an airtight container.

Refrigerate

Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week to make cookies last longer, especially in warm and humid conditions. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.

Freeze

Oatmeal breakfast cookies also freeze well for up to three months, individually wrapped or place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking and stored in an airtight container.

Thaw

Toss them in your gym or lunch bag, and let them come to room temperature or microwave for a few seconds to enjoy!

Popular Variations & Substitutions

Delicious oatmeal breakfast cookies are easily customizable based on your mood or what you’ve got stashed in your pantry! There are endless possibilities to create the perfect cookie to start your day. Check out a few popular flavor combinations:

• Oatmeal Raisin: For a chewy and flavorful oatmeal raisin cookie, exchange raisins for dried cranberries and a dash of cinnamon to the cookie dough. The raisins will add sweetness and moisture, making them irresistible.
• White Chocolate Cranberry: Add ½ cup of white chocolate chips to the cookie dough for a fruity and sweet cookie. Sweet-tart cranberries love the creamy vanilla contrast of white chocolate chips.
• Chocolate-Peanut Butter Banana: For a chocolate lover’s dream, switch out cranberries for chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.