Cookies for breakfast. Yes, I said it. These easy healthy banana breakfast cookies are full of nutrients and a bit of sweetness. You won’t feel guilty giving your kids (or self) one of these cookies to start their day.

In the past we have struggled with getting the kids to eat healthy breakfast. I put my foot down on the Cinnamon Toast Cereal. The amount of refined sugar in most “kid” cereals is astonishing! Give them something wholesome to start their day right.

Looking for a more-savory brunch recipe, try my Green Chili Crustless Quiche. They can be made into muffin cups too.

What Makes the Cookies Healthy?

There are a handful of healthy ingredients in these healthy banana breakfast cookies. Let’s break them down:

Bananas

Bananas are packed full of nutrients. According to Healthline.com’s article, 11 Evidence Based Health Benefits of Bananas, they aid in digestion and in heart health. They are also rich in antioxidants.

These antioxidants are linked to many health benefits, such as a reduced risk of heart disease and degenerative illnesses

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Healthy Fats

These tasty cookies contain peanut butter and coconut oil. Peanut butter contains Omega-6 fatty acid, which lowers bad cholesterol.

According to Healthline.com, “Coconut oil is a good source of antioxidants, which provide anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and brain-protective effects.”

Fiber

Fiber is found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, seeds and nuts. It helps us feel full to keep our hunger in check. These breakfast cookies have fiber from oats, whole wheat flour, bananas, flax and chia seeds.

Sweetness

These healthy banana cookies are sweetened with maple syrup. Now, maple syrup is still sugar, however it does have a lower glycemic index than sugar. Natural sweeteners are always better than the refined white stuff.

If you like this cookie recipe, you’ll love Cranberry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies.

How to Make Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookies

These cookies are pretty darn easy. You just need 2 bowls, a whisk, and a scoop.

• Mash ripe bananas with a fork, and add rest of wet ingredients
• Mix together dry ingredients
• Combine the 2, and scoop out on a cookie sheet
• Flatten, bake, and enjoy!

Substitutions

There are so many ways to customize this recipe to your liking or dietary needs. Here are a few suggestions:

• 1/2 cup chopped Almonds, Pecans, or Pistachios
• 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds
• Sunflower Butter or other Nut Butter
• 1/2 cup dried Cranberries or Raisins
• 1/2 cup Cocoa Nibs

If you like this Healthy Banana Breakfast Cookie recipe, then you also will like this Peanut Butter Energy Ball recipe or Double Chocolate Cherry Energy Balls. These energy balls have similar ingredients, but travel much better. Both recipes have a healthy fat, a complex carbohydrate, fiber, and omegas to keep you truckin’ through the day.

These cookies freeze well too. Freeze half the batch for the following week.

Looking for more snack ideas for kids, you’ll love my 8 Healthy Kid Snacks article.

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