Description
Easy 5-ingredient wholesome breakfast cookies with a chewy texture and nutty brown butter flavor, perfect for grab-and-go mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-large ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed / 225g)
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (browned / 85g)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Optional add-ins: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Place unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with nutty aroma. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl to cool slightly.
- Mash the bananas: Peel and mash ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky. Add to the brown butter and stir to combine.
- Add sweetener and baking soda: Pour in maple syrup and baking soda. Stir well to combine.
- Mix in the oats: Add rolled oats and stir until evenly coated. Fold in any optional nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon if using.
- Scoop and bake: Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Best enjoyed slightly warm.
Notes
Use a light-colored pan and stir constantly to avoid burning the butter. Ripe bananas with brown spots add natural sweetness and moisture. Do not overbake; cookies continue cooking after removal from oven. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: brown butter, banana, oat, breakfast cookies, wholesome, easy recipe, 5 ingredients, healthy snack