Easy Oatmeal Cookies For A Healthy Breakfast

By Yash Lakhan

November 5th, 2023

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These cookies will become your new breakfast staple thanks to their crumbly texture and a different consistency to other cookies that you may have had before. It is different but delicious. The soft and fluffy cookies pair perfectly well with a cup of your morning coffee or tea. The best part? It's really simple to make. Keep reading to know more.

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Ingredients

2 ripe mashed bananas 1/3 cup peanut butter or almond butter 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/3 cup whole wheat flour or almond flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Step 2

Combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until smooth.

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Step 3

Combine the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.

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Step 4

Stir together the wet and dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.

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Step 5

Fold in the dark chocolate chips or raisins.

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Step 6

Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet with a spoon or cookie scoop, flattening each cookie slightly with the back of the spoon.

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Step 7

Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool fully.

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