Loaded with tender oats, lots of banana, and gooey chocolate; you would never guess that these thick and chewy banana oatmeal breakfast cookies are on the lighter side!
Cookies and breakfast are going hand-in-hand today with these little chocolate-studded gems! Breakfast has literally never looked better.
We’ve all eaten cookies for breakfast at one point or another in our lives, so why not embrace it and make a designated breakfast cookie that’s a little lighter on the calories and packed with the goods??
The texture of these cookies is kinda similar to banana bread with the dense softness, but then you also have the chewy oats and gooey chocolate coming into play that puts these cookies in a category all their own.
The best part about these cookies is that they’re a breeze to meal-prep ahead of time for breakfast on the go! We especially love making a double batch of these cookies for freezing so they last weeks.
These Breakfast Cookies feature…
- Tender oats and sweet banana flavor
- Gooey chocolate chunks in every bite
- A quick dough that comes together in minutes with no dough chilling required.
Making the Breakfast Cookies
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Bananas
- Brown sugar
- Egg
- Greek yogurt
- Coconut oil
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Oats
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Kosher salt
- Chocolate chunks
Choosing Your Oats
We recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats for these cookies because we found that that these oats in particular give the cookies lots of texture and a signature chewy flavor.
Quick-cooking oats will work in a pinch if that’s all you have on hand, but be aware that the texture might be different.
Tips for Perfect Breakfast Cookies
- Use ripe banana – ideally you want to use very ripe bananas for these cookies so you get an intense, sweet banana flavor.
- Don’t overmix dough – use a light hand when folding dough to avoid forming gluten.
- Scoop dough and drop onto pan – the dough for these cookies is slightly sticky so we recommend dropping dough straight onto the pan and not rolling with your hands.
- Bake cookies until edges are golden brown – the centers of cookies will appear a little soft – this is exactly what you want!
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these cookies.
- Add dried fruit – try adding a handful of dried cranberries, raisins, or blueberries.
- Top with glaze – use a simple powdered sugar glaze as a pretty garnish on these cookies.
- Add more spices – add 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves for a more intense spiced flavor.
- Use chocolate chips – semisweet or milk chocolate chips will work great in place of the chunks.
- Throw in some nuts – try adding 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts.
Storing and Freezing Cookies
Allow cookies to cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days. For best results, we recommend reheating cookies 15-30 seconds in microwave before serving so the chocolate gets melty.
To freeze cookies, allow to cool completely, then wrap well and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw cookies completely at room temperature and reheat for serving.
You may have to pinch yourself to remind yourself that these cookies are breakfast food! They’re so insanely soft, chewy, loaded with tender oats and banana flavor, and absolutely dripping with gooey chocolate.
Ultimate sidekick to your morning coffee right here!
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More loaded cookies to try next!
- Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Zucchini Breakfast Cookies
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
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Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat mashed banana, brown sugar, egg, yogurt, coconut oil and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Fold flour mixture into liquid until dough is just combined (dough will be slightly sticky). Fold in chocolate chunks.
- Scoop dough into 2-inch balls, drop 2 inches apart on prepared sheet pans and flatten slightly. Bake cookies at 350F 10-12 minutes until edges of cookies are golden brown (center will still be slightly soft in the center).
- Allow cookies to cool on pans 10 minutes then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe tips and photos on 2/22/24.
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
These little cookies are a great way to start the morning! And I love that they are healthy as well as delicious!! 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks, Renee! These cookies definitely start a morning off right! 😉
Danielle says
A cookie that’s healthy enough for breakfast and has chocolate sounds like a winner to me! I love these can’t wait to try them. Pinning!
Sarah says
Definitely a winner in my book, too! Thanks for the pin, girl! 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
These breakfast cookies look seriously fabulous Sarah. Like I want to make them right this second fabulous. Doesn’t help that I haven’t eaten breakfast yet. Pinning!
Sarah says
You should TOTALLY have these cookies for breakfast then. Your day will be made. LOL. Thanks for the pin, Christin! 🙂
Arpita@ TheGastronomicBong says
Gorgeous little cookies.. so healthy and so easy… Its got everything I love in it… Perfect breakfast cookies… 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks, Arpita!
Kelly says
Breakfast cookies are my favorite right now and these ones look amazing! Love that they are healthy and delicious – makes me feel less guilty about eating more than one or two 🙂
Sarah says
Aren’t bfast cookies just so so fun, Kelly?? Totally guilt-less AND amazing! 😉
dina says
these look like great healthy cookies!
Sarah says
Thanks, Dina!
Isadora @ she likes food says
I LOVE that you are detoxing with cookies! You are my kind of girl! And banana chocolate cookies at that! I’m imagining your 4th of July table being filled with about 100 different types of food and I wish I could have been there! These cookies looks so soft and moist, which is my absolute favorite kind of cookie ever!! I’m so glad you shared these 🙂
Sarah says
Cookie detoxes are gonna become a SUPER-big thing, I’m positive. LOL. And oh, girl you SO shoulda come for the 4th! We ended up having so much food leftover we’re just now finishing off the rest of it! Haha! Thanks, Izzy!
Karen @ Lushious Eats says
I’m really liking the fact that you’ve given me the go ahead to eat 10…even though I would have any way 😉 too good to pass up! Great recipe!
Sarah says
Hahaha! Girl, you always crack me up. Since we’re both in agreement, you totally can eat 10. I won’t judge. 😀
Consuelo - Honey & Figs says
What a flawless ingredient list Sarah! There’s nothing I like better than a warm cookie for breakfast!!! These look just too delicious!
Sarah says
Thanks Consuelo! And yep, a cookie for breakfast definitely hits the top of my favs too! Nothing could be better. 🙂
Hallie says
I have no idea how I stumbled upon your blog, but I am so glad I did. These are just barely out of the oven and I LOVE them! They will not last in my house. Holy YUM! Thank you for this recipe!
Sarah says
I’m so happy you enjoyed these cookies, Hallie! Thanks for reporting back to me on how they turned out! 🙂
Kayla says
Have you tried freezing these and then just thawing a couple at a time? I’m having a baby this winter and am trying to stock up on freezer meals – having some quick breakfast options would be great!
Sarah says
Hi Kayla! Yes, I have frozen these cookies before and they freeze wonderfully!
Earl says
These look delicious! I’m gonna make these tonight for tomorrow morning. Anyone know the calorie amount?
Sarah says
I’m unsure of the calorie information for these cookies, however you can easily find out here.