Healthy and Delicious Banana Breakfast Cookies

These banana breakfast cookies are a nutritious and tasty way to start your day. Packed with fiber, protein, and natural sweetness from ripe bananas, these cookies are a guilt-free treat. They are perfect for busy mornings when you need a portable breakfast option. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk for a satisfying and filling meal.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Add the rolled oats, almond butter, honey, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
4. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a fork.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once completely cooled, store the banana breakfast cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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