These kid-friendly breakfast cookies are packed with nutrients and made with only a few simple ingredients. You can also make them gluten-free and vegan!
Author:Sarah Tag
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:10 cookies 1x
Category:Breakfast, Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 ¼ cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 ripe medium banana, mashed (about 3.2 oz)
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp peanut butter or any nut butter (unsweetened)
1 egg (or substitute with 1 flax egg)
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, mashed banana, applesauce, peanut butter, egg (or flax egg), vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form 1 ½ – 2 tablespoon-sized cookie balls and place them on the baking sheet. Flatten each cookie to about ½ inch thick.
Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven, let cool, and enjoy!
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To freeze, place cookies in a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months.