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Easy Banana Breakfast Cookies with Peanut Butter & Flax

These Easy Banana Breakfast Cookies are a soft, chewy, and naturally sweet option that’s perfect for vegan, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly diets. Packed with oats, flaxseed, chia, and peanut butter, they’re a high-fibre, whole food snack ideal for busy mornings.
Servings: 8
Calories: 105.5kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time24 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large banana ripe, about ½ cup mashed
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed ground
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
    1 large banana
  • Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
    2 tbsp peanut butter, ¼ tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Add oats, ground flax, chia seeds, salt, and mix well. Fold in walnuts.
    ¾ cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp flaxseed, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 pinch salt, 2 tbsp walnuts
  • Scoop out about 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie, form into rounds, and flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  • Let cool completely on the tray before storing.

Cooking Tips

  • Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Want extra crunch? Toast the walnuts lightly before mixing in.
  • Add-ins to try: Unsweetened shredded coconut, hemp seeds, or a few dark chocolate chips.
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if baking for gluten-sensitive eaters.
  • Scoop with a cookie scoop to keep them uniform in size.
  • Let them cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess.
  • Freeze well – great for meal prep.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Banana Breakfast Cookies with Peanut Butter & Flax
Serving Size
 
1 cookie
Amount per Serving
Calories
105.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.7
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.8
g
5
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Sodium
 
23.7
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
149.1
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
11.7
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2.8
g
12
%
Sugar
 
2.7
g
3
%
Protein
 
3.2
g
6
%
Vitamin C
 
1.6
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
26.3
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.8
mg
4
%
Magnesium
 
40.7
mg
10
%
Zinc
 
0.7
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.