• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About
  • Shop

The Worktop logo

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Christmas Breakfast Ideas
  • All Breakfast Recipes
  • Easy Ideas
  • Brunch Ideas
  • Meet Tina
  • By Category
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home / Breakfast and Brunch Recipes / Banana Oatmeal Cookies for a Healthy Breakfast (GF, Dairy-free, Egg Free)

    Oct 14, 2014 · Last Updated: Oct 15, 2021

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies for a Healthy Breakfast (GF, Dairy-free, Egg Free)

    Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

    Sharing is caring!

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Packed with oatmeal, bananas, flax seeds, and no refined sugar, these Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy breakfast. This healthy banana breakfast cookie is made without egg, has no flour, and is also vegan and gluten free. 

    Banana Oatmeal Cookie - a Healthy Breakfast Cookie | The Worktop

    People often ask me if I eat breakfast every morning since I write this breakfast and brunch blog. It's always the first question that follows after I tell them about The Worktop.

    You can probably guess my answer. Yes! I am a champion of eating breakfast every morning. In my head and ideal life, I do eat a healthy breakfast every morning.

    These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy breakfast for busy mornings

    Truth be told, I'm thinking about breakfast recipes twenty-four seven. But I struggle on some days, just like everyone else. That's why I love this healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookie recipe. It makes it so easy to eat a healthy breakfast.

    Healthy Breakfast Banana Oatmeal Cookie Recipe | The Worktop

    Some days, my alarm goes off at 6:20, and I'm out the door by 6:30. And because I know I can get a delicious cup of coffee at the coffee shop I work at, I bypass the kitchen all together those mornings.

    Make these healthy banana oatmeal breakfast cookies on the weekend, so you always have a breakfast on hand during the weekdays

    I know that shouldn't be an excuse though. I'm making an effort to really eat a healthy breakfast every single morning. There isn't any reason why I should skip my favorite meal of the day, especially when it's so easy to make these banana breakfast cookies.

    Banana Oatmeal Cookie recipe for a healthy breakfast | The Worktop

    I developed the recipe for these healthy banana oatmeal breakfast cookies because they are so easy for a grab 'n go for breakfast. Packed with oats, bananas, and flax seeds, these Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a truly healthy breakfast.

    This banana breakfast cookie has no eggs, no flour, no refined sugar, and is gluten free and vegan

    It is also an egg free oatmeal cookie, and a no flour oatmeal cookie. If you are looking for a gluten free breakfast recipe, just use gluten free oats and these will be gluten free banana oatmeal cookies.

    I also added absolutely no refined sugar in this recipe. It just has a touch of honey, but you can use maple syrup if you want a vegan banana oatmeal cookie.

    The ingredients in this recipe are so simple. It's almost like having a bowl of oatmeal in a grab n' go way. You have absolutely no excuse now to skip breakfast. Stay healthy, and eat a Banana Oatmeal Cookie!

    Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookie - On the go breakfast | The Worktop

    You can make this breakfast on the weekend and leave the cookies in the freezer for the week. These healthy banana oatmeal breakfast cookies are super easy to make, and everything can be mixed in one bowl.

    On busy mornings, I just wrap up a frozen banana oatmeal cookie in a napkin, drop it in my bag, and cycle to work. By the time my commute is over, the banana oatmeal cookie has defrosted and is ready to eat.

    This Banana Oatmeal Cookie is a perfect breakfast to eat during your morning commute

    I've made this banana oatmeal recipe into cookies, but you can bake them pressed into a brownie pan, then cut them up into actual "bars" too. It saves a little bit of time since you don't have to shape the cookies, but it also takes a bit more time because you have to wash the pan. It's really up to you how to you make this banana breakfast cookie.

    It pairs lovely with coffee, and it is packed with all that healthy stuff I want to start the day eating. If you don't have a long commute, you can try storing them in the refrigerator too.

    Because they have no egg, and a lot of healthy ingredients - ie. oats, the cookies are a bit chewier than regular dessert cookies. It's cookie shape, but essentially a grab 'n go oatmeal. Does that make sense? The puffed rice cereal does break up the chew though.

    Banana Breakfast Cookie Recipe | The Worktop

    Do you eat breakfast every morning?

    Banana Oat Bars (GF, Dairy-free)

    5 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Save RecipeSaved!
    Serves: 9 cookies
    Prep: 10 minutes mins
    Cook: 25 minutes mins
    Total: 35 minutes mins
    Packed with oatmeal, bananas, flax seeds, and no refined sugar, these Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy breakfast. This healthy banana breakfast cookie is made without egg, has no flour, and is also vegan and gluten free.

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium very ripe bananas
    • 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats (use GF)
    • ½ cup crisped rice cereal (use an unsweetened puff rice cereal for no added refined sugar, otherwise you can use something like rice krispies)
    • 2 tablespoons flax seeds
    • 2 tablespoons honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
    • ½ cup dried currants (raisins or dried cranberries would work too)
    • 1 dash salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
    • In a medium bowl, completely mash the bananas with a fork, until it is almost a thick liquid. It is okay if there are a few small lumps remaining.
    • Add in all the ingredients and mix very well.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
    • Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the baking sheet, leaving room between each one. Gently flatten each scoop into a flat disc about ½ inch (1 cm) thick.
    • Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown and the edges look a little crispy. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
    Course: Oats and Grains
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Banana Oatmeal Cookies
    Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Author: The Worktop
    Cal : 104kcal
    Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
    Love this?I would appreciate a star review! Snap a picture and share it with me on Instagram using #theworktop and tagging me @theworktop.

    Healthy Breakfast Banana Oatmeal Cookies | The Worktop

     

    « Cookbook Review: Cafe Kitchen by Shelagh Ryan at Lantana Cafe
    Autumn-Inspired Vegan Granola Recipe (Vegan, Dairy-free) »

    By Tina Jui
    Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Collections, Cooking Style, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Lifestyle, Make Ahead, No Egg, Oats and Grains, On The Go, Oven, Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas, Seasonal, Spring Breakfast Recipes, VegetarianTags: bananas, cranberries, dried fruits, honey, oats, rice

    About Tina Jui

    A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Arden says

      June 21, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      Could I addd brewer's yeast? Trying to boost breast milk : )

      Reply
    2. Melissa says

      February 09, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't have rice crispies, so I did them without. Probably because of that, the "cookies" became quite rubbery after a day or so, but the taste was very good! I'm defenitely gonna make this again, thanks for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        February 09, 2015 at 5:25 pm

        Hi Melissa, glad to hear you thought the cookies taste very good. They are a bit of a different kind of "cookie", and are more of a breakfast bar texture. Hope you can make them again with some crisped rice cereal!

        Reply
    3. JJ says

      October 17, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Quite convenient!

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:10 pm

        Thanks :)

        Reply
    4. claudia says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:27 am

      I just made this! only had ground flaxseed so i added some almond slices as well. not as pretty as yours but very delicious!!

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:09 pm

        So happy to hear that you made them! Nice idea to use almond slices. I'll give that a try next time!

        Reply
    5 from 3 votes (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Hi, I'm Tina and a lover of breakfast! The Worktop is where I share my everyday breakfast recipes. You can find lots of breakfasts and brunch ideas on my site. Many of the recipes are easy to make and healthy, but of course, you'll also find big brunch indulgences.

    More about The Worktop →

    Popular Breakfast Recipes

    • Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole - Easy Recipe | The Worktop
      Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
    • Overnight Chia Seed Pudding with Almond Milk | The Worktop #breakfast #GF #vegan
      Overnight Chia Seed Pudding with Almond Milk (Vegan, GF)
    • Instant Pot Congee Chicken Rice Recipe | The Worktop
      Instant Pot Congee - Chicken and Rice
    • Glazed Donuts Krispy Kreme Recipe Copycat
      Original Glazed Donuts (Krispy Kreme Recipe Copycat)

    Hi, I'm Tina and a lover of breakfast! The Worktop is where I share my everyday breakfast recipes. You can find lots of breakfasts and brunch ideas on my site. Many of the recipes are easy to make and healthy, but of course, you'll also find big brunch indulgences.

    More about The Worktop →

    Popular Breakfast Recipes

    • Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole - Easy Recipe | The Worktop
      Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
    • Overnight Chia Seed Pudding with Almond Milk | The Worktop #breakfast #GF #vegan
      Overnight Chia Seed Pudding with Almond Milk (Vegan, GF)
    • Instant Pot Congee Chicken Rice Recipe | The Worktop
      Instant Pot Congee - Chicken and Rice
    • Glazed Donuts Krispy Kreme Recipe Copycat
      Original Glazed Donuts (Krispy Kreme Recipe Copycat)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Statement
    • Visit our sister site Home Time Activities

    As Featured On

    The Worktop Featured On Banner - Taste of Home, Buzzfeed, Decor, The Bump, FeedFeed

    Stay Connected

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2013-2024 Rainbow Rice LLC. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site's author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.