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Easy Back-to-School Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies with Peanut Butter

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Quick, wholesome banana oat breakfast cookies with peanut butter, perfect for busy mornings and picky eaters. These soft, chewy cookies offer a comforting, energy-boosting start to the day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135 g)
  • ½ cup peanut butter (125 g), creamy or natural, unsweetened preferred
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup mini chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remain.
  3. Stir in peanut butter and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
  4. Add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, mixing gently.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Slowly fold the dry oat mixture into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Fold in optional add-ins if using.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly if desired.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cookies. Check cookies at 12 minutes to prevent overbaking. Dough can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning. For nut allergies, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed or soy nut butter. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version. Adding chia seeds or ground flaxseed boosts nutrition without altering taste.

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