7-Ingredient Breakfast Cookies: The Ultimate Morning Fuel
If you're looking for a breakfast that feels like a treat but keeps you full until lunch, you’ve found it. These cookies are my staple for busy weeks because they stay soft and delicious for days.
I’ve tried many sweeteners, but I always come back to the rich, toasted flavor of Maple Joe Pure Maple Syrup for these cookies. It adds a timeless, comforting warmth that perfectly complements the cinnamon and earthy pumpkin seeds. Because this recipe uses ground oats, the syrup absorbs into the dough to create a fudgy, caramel-like sweetness that balances the saltiness of the peanut butter. It doesn’t just sweeten; it acts as a perfect binder, ensuring every bite remains moist and satisfying for days, especially with added Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries (paid link), making every bite feel like a treat while staying wholesome.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16-19 minutes
Total Time: ~25 minutes
Serves: 12-14 cookies
Ingredients:
Oats: 2 cups (175g) ground old-fashioned rolled oats
Nut Butter: 1 cup (250g) peanut butter
Sweetener: 1/4 cup (60ml) Maple Joe Pure Maple Syrup
Binder: 1/2 cup (115g) mashed banana / 1 medium-sized banana, mashed
Flavor: 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp vanilla
Optional Mix-ins: 1/2 cup (75g) Ocean Spray Craisins dried cranberries + 1/2 cup (75g) pumpkin seeds
Instructions:
Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a tray with parchment paper.
Mix: Combine the oat flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and mashed banana separately. Stir in dry ingredients into peanut butter mixture, until a thick dough consistency is reached.
Fold: Gently fold in the cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
Bake: Roll 1-2 tablespoons (depending on how large you like your cookies) of dough at a time balls, place them evenly spaced on the sheet, and flatten with the back of a spoon. Bake for 16-19 minutes until lightly browned. Let them cool completely to set.
Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Why these Breakfast Cookies are the Ultimate Breakfast?
Forget the boring cereal bowl—breakfast cookies are a total game-changer. Because they are packed with fiber-rich oats and protein-packed peanut butter, they provide slow-release energy that keeps you full until lunch. Unlike sugary store-bought bars, these are naturally sweetened with banana and Maple syrup, meaning you avoid the mid-morning sugar crash. They are the perfect portable, grab-and-go meal for busy mornings—just grab two and a coffee, and you're ready to take on the day!
One of the best things about these 7-ingredient cookies is how versatile they are! If you’re missing an ingredient, try these swaps:
Nut Butter: Replace peanut butter with almond or cashew butter. For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Sweetener: While Maple Joe gives the best flavor, you can use agave as well.
Mix-ins: Swap pumpkin seeds for chopped walnuts or pecans, and cranberries for raisins or even dark chocolate chips.
Happy baking, and here’s to reclaiming your mornings, one cookie at a time! Don’t forget to save this recipe on Pinterest and subscribe to the newsletter for more 20-minute meal prep hacks!
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