Description
These Thumbprint Breakfast Cookies are soft, nourishing, and naturally sweet, perfect for busy mornings. Made with banana, oats, almond butter, chia seeds, and your favorite jam, they’re easy to whip up and feel like a treat you can feel good about.
Ingredients
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- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fruit jam (raspberry, strawberry, apricot, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Add oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
- Mix in almond butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Stir until evenly blended.
- Scoop dough into small balls, roll between your palms, and gently flatten.
- Press a thumbprint into each and fill the center with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before storing.
Notes
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the fridge for a week. You can also freeze them and reheat briefly before serving. Great for meal prep, lunchboxes, or quick breakfasts on the go.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg