Loaded with tender oats, lots of banana flavor and gooey chocolate; you would never guess that these thick and chewy breakfast cookies are GOOD for you! Go ahead and have two!
This is called my post-4th of July detox. I had a LOT of good food this past weekend and am currently feeling very stuffed. So I’m detoxing with cookies. Makes sense right?
Breakfast cookies. They’re all the rage now a’days. Have you tried them yet??
They’re uber-popular right now for a very good reason.
Because they’re the best ‘dang thing you’ll ever have for breakfast.
I mean, think about it: Health-ified cookies. For breakfast.
Get on board with it. I guarantee you’re never gonna want to get off.
I’ve been making breakfast cookies for awhile now and I’ve racked up quite a few favorites. It occurred to me the other day when I went to whip up a batch, that I have NEVER shared a breakfast cookie recipe with you guys.
WHAA??? Sooo not nice of me! I’ve been hiding cookies from you guys for wayyy too long. I decided to share one of my newest recipes that I had just finished perfecting a few weeks ago.
One that is VERY worth the wait, guys.
One that is going to make you want to STUFF your face this morning and totally ignore your coffee.
Ladies and ‘gents, I present to you HEALTHY Banana Chocolate Breakfast Cookies.
The cookie that is also NOT just for breakfast. They make awesome on-the-road snacks, perfect pre-workout energy boosts, or even a SUPER-healthy dessert.
They serve many worthy causes. 😀
They’re stuffed full of good-for-you nutrients and jam-packed with chewy-cookie amazing-ness. It doesn’t get any better than this, folks.
Guilt? ZE-RO, guys! You could have 10 of these cookies and still fit in your skinny jeans.
I may be living proof of this….
Every time I make these cookies I always end up eating wayyyy too many. 😉
Addicting stuff here, guys. Good thing we’re eating healthy!
Now, just because these cookies are UBER-healthy for you doesn’t mean that they contain a bunch of weird ingredients that you have to make a special trip just to get.
I’m willing to bet that you have most of these ingredients in your kitchen right now. Pretty basic stuff.
These cookies are SO thick and chewy, you would NEVER guess that you’re eating healthy. The first time I made these cookies, I used about 1/2 cup of butter and they turned out amazing, but the calories were sky-high and I was aiming for something skinnier.
The next few times I tested this recipe, I found that I was able to replace most of the butter with plain yogurt and mashed banana, then reduce most of the fat down to only TWO tablespoons of vegetable oil and then just an egg to hold everything together in these cookies.
It works, guys. And the scary thing is that these cookies are so UNBELIEVABLY easy you’re gonna find yourself making and stuffing your face with them All. The. Time.
Seriously. Start to finish, these cookies are ready in under 20 minutes. No dough-chilling, no fancy rolling. Just mix, mix, shape, bake, EAT.
And eat, and eat, and eat…..
I meant what I said earlier: You are gonna end up ignoring your morning coffee and binge-eating SOLELY on these cookies.
Except it’s not really binging, since these cookies are healthy and GOOD for you.
And that is your WIN for the day. 😀
Healthy Banana Chocolate Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large ripe banana mashed
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk mashed banana, egg, sugar, oil, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir dry ingredients into liquid until mixture forms a dough. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Shape dough into 2-in balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly. Bake cookies at 350F 9-10 minutes or until edges start to turn golden. (cookies will still be slightly soft in the middle)
- Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
Try my other SKINNY recipes next!
Skinny Peanut Butter Banana Milkshakes
Skinny Double Chocolate Muffins
Skinny Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Muffins
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.