Description
If you’re looking for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or even a no-fuss dessert, these 3-ingredient oatmeal breakfast cookies are your new best friend. Naturally sweet, chewy, and packed with wholesome goodness, they come together in just minutes—no mixer, no chilling, and no stress. Whether you’re chasing after a toddler or running out the door to work, this easy recipe fits right into busy mornings and healthy food ideas. Bananas, oats, and a touch of peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter) unite to create a soft, chewy cookie that feels indulgent but fuels your day right. Ideal for meal prepping, lunchboxes, or a grab-and-go bite, they’re one of the simplest breakfast ideas you’ll come back to over and over again.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter, sunflower seed butter, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
- Stir in the oats and peanut butter until fully combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the edges.
- Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store for later!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast