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Baked Banana Date Breakfast Cookies

Discover the perfect blend of convenience and nutrition with our Banana Date Breakfast Cookies, designed for those on-the-go mornings or a healthy snack option. Packed with the wholesome goodness of oats, whole wheat, and natural sweeteners, these cookies are a delightful way to start your day right.
Servings: 16 Cookies
Calories: 135.5kcal
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups oats old fashioned rolled
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup flaxseed ground
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 banana ripe, mashed
  • ⅓ cup apple sauce unsweetened
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter melted or any nut butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dates chopped, pitted, about 12 dates

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F, line a cookie sheet with parchment.
  • Mix together the oats, flour, flax, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
    1½ cups oats, ½ cup whole wheat flour, ¼ cup flaxseed, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp salt
  • In a separate bowl mix together the mashed banana, apple sauce, egg, oil, peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla. Add the date pieces, using the mixture to separate the sticky dates. Mix the banana mixture into the oat mixture (it will be thick).
    2 banana, ⅓ cup apple sauce, 1 egg, 2 tbsp canola oil, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup dates
  • Scoop about ¼ cup lumps onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Flatten them a little on the top. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cool on a baking rack.
  • Store in a sealed container for 4 days or freeze.

Cooking Tips

  • Sticky Dates: To easily chop and separate sticky medjool dates, lightly oil your knife and fingers. The oil acts as a barrier and prevents sticking.
  • Ripe Bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter it is. Overripe bananas are perfect for this recipe as they add natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Nut Butter Options: Feel free to experiment with different types of nut butters or even seed butters if allergies are a concern. Almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter can offer unique flavors.
  • Storage: These cookies can be frozen. Wrap them individually for a quick and easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Banana Date Breakfast Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
135.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4.7
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.6
g
4
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Cholesterol
 
10.2
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
98.2
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
204
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
21.7
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3.1
g
13
%
Sugar
 
10.3
g
11
%
Protein
 
3.1
g
6
%
Vitamin C
 
1.4
mg
2
%
Vitamin D
 
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
32.3
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.8
mg
4
%
Magnesium
 
38.9
mg
10
%
Zinc
 
0.7
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.