Homemade Banana Blueberry Breakfast Cookies
Delightful cookies combining ripe bananas and fresh blueberries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 medium Ripe Bananas Mashed until smooth.
- 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Gently washed and dried.
- 2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats Provides the base for the cookies.
- 0.5 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Natural sweetener.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder For leavening.
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances flavor.
- 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
- 0.5 cup Chopped Nuts (optional) Such as walnuts or almonds.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add honey or maple syrup to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
- In another bowl, mix old-fashioned oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet banana mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries gently.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop rounded portions of dough onto it.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
These cookies can be frozen for up to three months. Enjoy with yogurt or as a snack!