Can I use peanut butter instead of almond butter?

Yes, absolutely! The flavor will be a bit different but still delicious.

Are these cookies gluten-free?

They can be if you use certified gluten-free oats.

Can I eat the cookie dough raw?

Technically, yes, since there are no eggs or flour. However, the oats and chia seeds soften best once baked, so the texture will be much better after baking.

Do they taste like dessert or more like granola bars?

They're naturally sweet but not overly sugary, think of them as soft, chewy granola bars in cookie form.

Best Cherry Almond Breakfast Cookies

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time19 minutes
Yield8 cookies 1x
DietGluten Free

Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet, these Cherry Almond Breakfast Cookies are made with ripe banana, oats, almond butter, chia seeds, and dried cherries. They’re perfect for busy mornings, snack prep, and school lunchboxes no refined sugar, dairy, or eggs required.

Ingredients

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1 ripe banana
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1 tablespoon black chia seeds
2 tablespoons almond butter

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
Add oats, dried cherries, chia seeds, and almond butter. Mix until combined.
Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and gently flatten with your fingers or a spoon.
Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
Let cool completely before storing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
Chop cherries if they’re large for better distribution.
For added texture, stir in chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
These cookies don’t spread, so shape them before baking.
Store at room temp for 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 95 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 15mg
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://wearerecipes.com/cherry-almond-breakfast-cookies/