Description
These Paleo Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, making them a healthy and delicious way to start your day. Packed with almond flour, ripe bananas, and warm cinnamon, these gluten-free and dairy-free cookies are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional Add-ins: ½ cup dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruits
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
3. Add Dry Ingredients:
- Stir in almond flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until a thick dough forms.
4. Fold in Add-Ins (Optional):
- Mix in dark chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits for extra flavor and texture.
5. Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Flatten each slightly into cookie shapes.
6. Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. Cool & Serve:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Nut-Free Option: Swap almond flour for sunflower seed flour.
- Sweeter Cookies: Add 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar.
- Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or a tablespoon of chia seeds.
