As a healthy breakfast or quick snack in between, homemade oatmeal cookies with just a few ingredients that take less than 30 minutes to bake in the oven are perfect.
Oatmeal cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! Oatmeal cookies are a great idea for anyone who wants to snack on something healthy without making a huge effort. They are great for breakfast or as a snack in between. The great thing is that you only need a few ingredients for the cookies. Everything is quickly mixed together, formed into cookies and then put in the oven.
These cookies are not only delicious but also really nutritious. Thanks to the oatmeal and bananas you get a good portion of fiber and energy. The (homemade) applesauce keeps the cookies moist and together without having to add sugar or fat. A little cinnamon and vanilla add that certain something, and everyone can bake their favorite version with the dried fruit.
The best thing about the cookies is how quickly they are ready. In less than half an hour you can have a healthy treat that still tastes great the next day. They are perfect for anyone who is short on time but still values good nutrition. With these cookies you always have something healthy on hand, whether at home or on the go.
Another quick breakfast alternative for morning grouches is offered by different versions of overnight oats. The recipe for banana pancakes without sugar and low-carb protein pancakes is healthy and nutritious and ensures a fit start to the day.
You need these ingredients to bake healthy oatmeal cookies for breakfast:
250 g oat flakes
2 ripe bananas
240 g applesauce (unsweetened)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
50g dried cranberries
It's so easy to bake healthy oatmeal cookies for breakfast:
Preheat the oven to 180 °C top and bottom heat.
Mash the oats, bananas, applesauce, cinnamon, vanilla extract and cranberries in a large bowl using a fork and mix together.
Using a teaspoon, gradually lay out the dough in heaps on a baking tray lined with baking paper and press it flat.
Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until the oatmeal cookies are golden brown.
Allow to cool in the open oven for about five minutes, then place on a wire rack or rack.
Enjoy the oatmeal cookies while they are still warm or store them in a storage container for your daily breakfast.
The variety of variations makes these oatmeal cookies a real highlight in every kitchen. In addition to the classic ingredients such as cranberries or raisins, more exotic dried fruits such as mango, figs or cherries can also provide a surprising taste. If you like it crunchy, add chopped nuts such as walnuts, almonds or pecans, which not only provide an interesting texture but also provide valuable omega-3 fatty acids. For chocolate lovers, there is the option of covering the finished cookies with melted dark chocolate or incorporating chocolate chips directly into the dough. This means that the oatmeal cookies can be adapted to suit your mood and never get boring.