• Home
  • About
  • The Reset

  • Eat Beautifully

  • Shop
  • Blog
  • Contact
0

Eat Beautifully

Breakfast

Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie

April 11, 2022
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

This banana oatmeal breakfast cookie is filled with nutritious ingredients to start your day. These “brookies” are vegan, gluten-free and include healthy fats from almond butter and chia seeds. Enjoy these for a healthy breakfast on the run or as a healthy, filling snack.

Four banana oatmeal breakfast cookies stacked on a small white plate with one cookie leaning against the stack.

The first time I made these vegan breakfast cookies I was looking for something portable to bring to the airport for an early morning flight when I knew we’d have limited food options. While airport food options have gotten considerably healthier, it really depends on the airport and its still always healthier to bring your own food from home. Having some of these stashed in freezer has saved me on a few busy mornings and right before a workout! My children also like these as a post-school treat.

Why You Will Love this Breakfast Cookie (and Why They are Good for You!)

  • Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free. The base of these banana oatmeal breakfast cookies are almond butter, quinoa and oats (look for gluten-free certified oats). This recipe is also sweetened with natural sugars from banana and maple syrup (which works out to about less than one teaspoon of added sugar per cookie).
  • Easy to adapt. Add 1/4 cup of cacao chips or dark cherries for a dose of antioxidants, or allergen-free pure dark chocolate chips like Enjoy Life.
  • Kid-friendly. A portable fun way to get whole grains and healthy fats into their diet. And even more fun if you add chocolate chips.
  • Freezer-friendly. Keep these in a freezer safe bag and grab on the go for up to 2 months.
Close up of a banana oatmeal breakfast cookie with cacao nibs.

Tips for Making This Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Recipe

  • Maple syrup. Keep in mind this these “breakfast cookies” are not cookies so they are not overly sweet. The amount of added sugar amounts to less than 1 teaspoon of added sugar.
  • Chia egg. I have made these cookies using both a flax egg and chia egg. For whatever reason I found that the cookies seems to be softer with the chia egg. But if all you have on hand is flaxseed then go for it. I’ve heard other people say they do not like chia seeds in recipes because of the crunch factor of the seeds, but since the chia seeds soak to form a gel you will not notice any “crunch”.
  • Quinoa. If you don’t have quinoa (I like to make big batches and keep in my freezer), add 1/4 cup of oat flour, but please note that they may come out crispier.
  • Olive oil. If you are oil free you could substitute the oil for applesauce but note that they will have a slight apple flavor. If you omit the oil or applesauce altogether you will get a crispier cookie.

Other Healthy Breakfasts You May Like:

  • Sweet Potato Apple Muffins
  • Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Butter
Print

Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie

Four banana oatmeal breakfast cookies stacked on a small white plate with one cookie leaning against the stack.
Print Recipe

These cookies are vegan, gluten-free and include healthy fats for glowing skin. These “brookies” are a great breakfast or snack on the go!

  • Author: Jeannine

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 cup gluten-free whole rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup of organic almond butter or peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: 1/4 cup cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the over to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, make the “chia egg”. Combine the ground chia seed and water. Set aside to thicken for at least 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oat flour, whole oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and sea salt. Fold in the quinoa and any options mix-ins like the cacao nibs.
  • In a medium bowl (or I also use my mini cuisinart), combine the almond butter, maple syrup, mashed banana, vanilla and olive oil
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Add the chia seed and stir well until completely combined.
  • Use a 1/4 cup cookie scoop (or measure out about 1/4 cup) to scoop the batter onto the baking sheet. Flatten cookie slightly. Bake 18 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Cool on the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Store in an airtight container or freezer.

Get Social!

Follow us on Instagram and Pinterest!

Share

You May Also Like
May 14, 2022

Superfood Acai Bowl
June 30, 2021

Easy Vegan Breakfast Scramble
August 10, 2020

Powder-Free Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie

Hi, I’m Jeannine
Hi, I’m Jeannine

Hi, I’m Jeannine

I'm a certified health and wellness coach with a passion for cooking and photographing beautiful, colorful, healthy food. I provide healthy plant-forward recipe inspiration for those who want to look and feel their healthiest from the inside out. I'm so glad you stopped by!

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Dressings & Sauces
  • Drinks
  • Healthy Living
  • Main Dishes
  • Salads
  • Sweets & Snacks
This is where I think so many high-achieving women in midlife get stuck.... We're used to believing that more effort + less calories equals better results. So when our bodies don't respond to that strategy anymore, we double down. But here's what I wish I'd understood sooner: if your whole goal is just to burn calories, you aren't building anything that is gonna support your metabolism in a long-term. If you want to build muscle, you need a plan that challenges your muscles progressively (Ps - that doesn't always mean lifting heavier weights, but we'll get to that in another post.) You need enough food to support that work. And you need recovery so your body can actually adapt. It's not about abandoning cardio or never being in a calorie deficit. It's about understanding how all the pieces work together instead of treating each workout like a transaction for calories in and out. **This is exactly what I help women do through Live Powerfully.** We look at your nutrition, strength training, recovery, and the realities of your schedule to build a personalized health strategy that supports your goals without making wellness another full-time job. Because you've already built a big life. Your health strategy should help you live it. Follow @LivePowerfullyCo for less wellness noise and more of what actually works. **Want to explore 1:1 support?** DM me POWER then we can set up a 1:1 exploratory call.
•
Follow
This is where I think so many high-achieving women in midlife get stuck.... We're used to believing that more effort + less calories equals better results. So when our bodies don't respond to that strategy anymore, we double down. But here's what I wish I'd understood sooner: if your whole goal is just to burn calories, you aren't building anything that is gonna support your metabolism in a long-term. If you want to build muscle, you need a plan that challenges your muscles progressively (Ps - that doesn't always mean lifting heavier weights, but we'll get to that in another post.) You need enough food to support that work. And you need recovery so your body can actually adapt. It's not about abandoning cardio or never being in a calorie deficit. It's about understanding how all the pieces work together instead of treating each workout like a transaction for calories in and out. **This is exactly what I help women do through Live Powerfully.** We look at your nutrition, strength training, recovery, and the realities of your schedule to build a personalized health strategy that supports your goals without making wellness another full-time job. Because you've already built a big life. Your health strategy should help you live it. Follow @LivePowerfullyCo for less wellness noise and more of what actually works. **Want to explore 1:1 support?** DM me POWER then we can set up a 1:1 exploratory call.
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
1/5
apparently, being in your 40s comes with a second full-time job: managing your health. Unpaid, of course. It's exhausting just keeping up with all the things we're supposed to be doing. But here is what I wish more women understood: you don't need to optimize every aspect of your health to make meaningful progress. You need to understand which habits will make the biggest difference for your body, your goals and your life. And then find a way to do them consistently. That's a big part of what I do with my coaching clients. We cut through the endless wellness advice, focus on the fundamentals and build a personalized strategy that doesn't require health to become another full-time unpaid job. Because you've already got enough on your plate and we're still trying to remember why we walked into the room. DM me if you're struggling and I can share my personal advice on your situation Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more of what actually works for women 40+ #perimenopause #womenover40 #workingmom #womenshealth #hormonehealth
•
Follow
apparently, being in your 40s comes with a second full-time job: managing your health. Unpaid, of course. It's exhausting just keeping up with all the things we're supposed to be doing. But here is what I wish more women understood: you don't need to optimize every aspect of your health to make meaningful progress. You need to understand which habits will make the biggest difference for your body, your goals and your life. And then find a way to do them consistently. That's a big part of what I do with my coaching clients. We cut through the endless wellness advice, focus on the fundamentals and build a personalized strategy that doesn't require health to become another full-time unpaid job. Because you've already got enough on your plate and we're still trying to remember why we walked into the room. DM me if you're struggling and I can share my personal advice on your situation Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more of what actually works for women 40+ #perimenopause #womenover40 #workingmom #womenshealth #hormonehealth
5 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/5
Preparing nutritious meals doesn't have to be a part-time job. Between work meetings, school pickups and kids' activities, is your lunch whatever you can grab in five minutes? A protein bar. A handful of crackers. Leftovers from your kid's plate. Or maybe you skip it altogether. And then you're wondering why you're exhausted, craving something sweet at 3 PM and starving by dinner. Here's the thing: You can't expect your body to perform at its best when you're consistently under-fueling it. Especially in midlife, when getting enough protein to support muscle and enough fiber for gut and metabolic health becomes increasingly important. But the solution isn't spending your entire Sunday prepping perfectly portioned meals. It's having a few easy, nutrient-dense options you can make once and eat on repeat. You don't need more time. You need fewer decisions. And that's exactly why I love this soup. 👇 Makes 4 servings: 1 small white onion rings(about 1 cup chopped) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pound of chicken (or sub 12 oz rotisserie chicken and cut out the chicken cooking time) 1 jar salsa verde 4 cups low sodium chicken bone broth (I like Dr. Kelly Ann) 1 can (3.5 cups) low sodium white beans (I like white navy beans), rinsed 1.5 cups frozen brown rice 1/2 cup sliced green onion 1/2 cup cilantro more green onion, cilantro for garnish. Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add olive oil. Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add raw chicken to the pot. Pour in salsa verde and bone broth. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. In the meantime chop green onion and cilantro. Once chicken is cooked through, shut off heat. Shred chicken in pot. Add green onion, cilantro and brown rice. Turn back on heat. Cook over medium heat. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health without putting their lives on hold. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to feel strong, energized and healthy after 40. #perimenopause #womenover40 #fitmom #hormonehealth #workingmom
•
Follow
Preparing nutritious meals doesn't have to be a part-time job. Between work meetings, school pickups and kids' activities, is your lunch whatever you can grab in five minutes? A protein bar. A handful of crackers. Leftovers from your kid's plate. Or maybe you skip it altogether. And then you're wondering why you're exhausted, craving something sweet at 3 PM and starving by dinner. Here's the thing: You can't expect your body to perform at its best when you're consistently under-fueling it. Especially in midlife, when getting enough protein to support muscle and enough fiber for gut and metabolic health becomes increasingly important. But the solution isn't spending your entire Sunday prepping perfectly portioned meals. It's having a few easy, nutrient-dense options you can make once and eat on repeat. You don't need more time. You need fewer decisions. And that's exactly why I love this soup. 👇 Makes 4 servings: 1 small white onion rings(about 1 cup chopped) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pound of chicken (or sub 12 oz rotisserie chicken and cut out the chicken cooking time) 1 jar salsa verde 4 cups low sodium chicken bone broth (I like Dr. Kelly Ann) 1 can (3.5 cups) low sodium white beans (I like white navy beans), rinsed 1.5 cups frozen brown rice 1/2 cup sliced green onion 1/2 cup cilantro more green onion, cilantro for garnish. Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add olive oil. Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add raw chicken to the pot. Pour in salsa verde and bone broth. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. In the meantime chop green onion and cilantro. Once chicken is cooked through, shut off heat. Shred chicken in pot. Add green onion, cilantro and brown rice. Turn back on heat. Cook over medium heat. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health without putting their lives on hold. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to feel strong, energized and healthy after 40. #perimenopause #womenover40 #fitmom #hormonehealth #workingmom
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/5
A healthier life doesn't happen when you finally have more time. It happens when you start making time for what matters. Here's the shift I want you to make this week: Stop treating your health as something you'll get to when everything else is done. A little intention at the beginning of the week can change how you show up for the rest of it. Not because you need a perfectly organized life, but because you're making the decisions that support your health beforethe week starts making them for you. This is a big part of what I help my coaching clients do. We turn knowing what to do into simple, repeatable systems that make taking care of themselves part of their lives, not another thing competing for their attention. Your health doesn't need to take over your calendar. But it deserves a place on it. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health while balancing careers, families and full lives. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to live powerfully after 40.
A healthier life doesn't happen when you finally have more time. It happens when you start making time for what matters. Here's the shift I want you to make this week: Stop treating your health as something you'll get to when everything else is done. A little intention at the beginning of the week can change how you show up for the rest of it. Not because you need a perfectly organized life, but because you're making the decisions that support your health beforethe week starts making them for you. This is a big part of what I help my coaching clients do. We turn knowing what to do into simple, repeatable systems that make taking care of themselves part of their lives, not another thing competing for their attention. Your health doesn't need to take over your calendar. But it deserves a place on it. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health while balancing careers, families and full lives. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to live powerfully after 40.
A healthier life doesn't happen when you finally have more time. It happens when you start making time for what matters. Here's the shift I want you to make this week: Stop treating your health as something you'll get to when everything else is done. A little intention at the beginning of the week can change how you show up for the rest of it. Not because you need a perfectly organized life, but because you're making the decisions that support your health beforethe week starts making them for you. This is a big part of what I help my coaching clients do. We turn knowing what to do into simple, repeatable systems that make taking care of themselves part of their lives, not another thing competing for their attention. Your health doesn't need to take over your calendar. But it deserves a place on it. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health while balancing careers, families and full lives. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to live powerfully after 40.
A healthier life doesn't happen when you finally have more time. It happens when you start making time for what matters. Here's the shift I want you to make this week: Stop treating your health as something you'll get to when everything else is done. A little intention at the beginning of the week can change how you show up for the rest of it. Not because you need a perfectly organized life, but because you're making the decisions that support your health beforethe week starts making them for you. This is a big part of what I help my coaching clients do. We turn knowing what to do into simple, repeatable systems that make taking care of themselves part of their lives, not another thing competing for their attention. Your health doesn't need to take over your calendar. But it deserves a place on it. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health while balancing careers, families and full lives. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to live powerfully after 40.
A healthier life doesn't happen when you finally have more time. It happens when you start making time for what matters. Here's the shift I want you to make this week: Stop treating your health as something you'll get to when everything else is done. A little intention at the beginning of the week can change how you show up for the rest of it. Not because you need a perfectly organized life, but because you're making the decisions that support your health beforethe week starts making them for you. This is a big part of what I help my coaching clients do. We turn knowing what to do into simple, repeatable systems that make taking care of themselves part of their lives, not another thing competing for their attention. Your health doesn't need to take over your calendar. But it deserves a place on it. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health while balancing careers, families and full lives. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to live powerfully after 40.
A healthier life doesn't happen when you finally have more time. It happens when you start making time for what matters. Here's the shift I want you to make this week: Stop treating your health as something you'll get to when everything else is done. A little intention at the beginning of the week can change how you show up for the rest of it. Not because you need a perfectly organized life, but because you're making the decisions that support your health beforethe week starts making them for you. This is a big part of what I help my coaching clients do. We turn knowing what to do into simple, repeatable systems that make taking care of themselves part of their lives, not another thing competing for their attention. Your health doesn't need to take over your calendar. But it deserves a place on it. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health while balancing careers, families and full lives. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to live powerfully after 40.
A healthier life doesn't happen when you finally have more time. It happens when you start making time for what matters. Here's the shift I want you to make this week: Stop treating your health as something you'll get to when everything else is done. A little intention at the beginning of the week can change how you show up for the rest of it. Not because you need a perfectly organized life, but because you're making the decisions that support your health beforethe week starts making them for you. This is a big part of what I help my coaching clients do. We turn knowing what to do into simple, repeatable systems that make taking care of themselves part of their lives, not another thing competing for their attention. Your health doesn't need to take over your calendar. But it deserves a place on it. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health while balancing careers, families and full lives. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to live powerfully after 40.
•
Follow
A healthier life doesn't happen when you finally have more time. It happens when you start making time for what matters. Here's the shift I want you to make this week: Stop treating your health as something you'll get to when everything else is done. A little intention at the beginning of the week can change how you show up for the rest of it. Not because you need a perfectly organized life, but because you're making the decisions that support your health beforethe week starts making them for you. This is a big part of what I help my coaching clients do. We turn knowing what to do into simple, repeatable systems that make taking care of themselves part of their lives, not another thing competing for their attention. Your health doesn't need to take over your calendar. But it deserves a place on it. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health while balancing careers, families and full lives. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to live powerfully after 40.
7 days ago
View on Instagram |
4/5
RECIPE BELOW 💪 Preparing nutritious meals doesn't have to be another part-time job. Between work meetings, school pickups and kids' activities, is your lunch whatever you can grab in five minutes? A protein bar. A handful of crackers. Leftovers from your kid's plate. Or maybe you skip it altogether. And then you're wondering why you're exhausted, craving something sweet at 3 PM and starving by dinner. Here's the thing: You can't expect your body to perform at its best when you're consistently under-fueling it. Especially in midlife, when getting enough protein to support muscle and enough fiber for gut and metabolic health becomes increasingly important. But the solution isn't spending your entire Sunday prepping perfectly portioned meals. It's having a few easy, nutrient-dense options you can make once and eat on repeat. You don't need more time. You need fewer decisions. And that's exactly why I love this soup. 👇 Makes 4 servings: 1 small white onion rings(about 1 cup chopped) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pound of chicken (or sub 12 oz rotisserie chicken and cut out the chicken cooking time) 1 jar salsa verde 4 cups low sodium chicken bone broth (I like Dr. Kelly Ann) 1 can (3.5 cups) low sodium white beans (I like white navy beans), rinsed 1.5 cups frozen brown rice 1/2 cup sliced green onion 1/2 cup cilantro more green onion, cilantro for garnish. Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add olive oil. Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add raw chicken to the pot. Pour in salsa verde and bone broth. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. In the meantime chop green onion and cilantro. Once chicken is cooked through, shut off heat. Shred chicken in pot. Add green onion, cilantro and brown rice. Turn back on heat. Cook over medium heat. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health without putting their lives on hold. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to feel strong, energized and healthy after 40. #perimenopause #fitmom #womenover40
•
Follow
RECIPE BELOW 💪 Preparing nutritious meals doesn't have to be another part-time job. Between work meetings, school pickups and kids' activities, is your lunch whatever you can grab in five minutes? A protein bar. A handful of crackers. Leftovers from your kid's plate. Or maybe you skip it altogether. And then you're wondering why you're exhausted, craving something sweet at 3 PM and starving by dinner. Here's the thing: You can't expect your body to perform at its best when you're consistently under-fueling it. Especially in midlife, when getting enough protein to support muscle and enough fiber for gut and metabolic health becomes increasingly important. But the solution isn't spending your entire Sunday prepping perfectly portioned meals. It's having a few easy, nutrient-dense options you can make once and eat on repeat. You don't need more time. You need fewer decisions. And that's exactly why I love this soup. 👇 Makes 4 servings: 1 small white onion rings(about 1 cup chopped) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 pound of chicken (or sub 12 oz rotisserie chicken and cut out the chicken cooking time) 1 jar salsa verde 4 cups low sodium chicken bone broth (I like Dr. Kelly Ann) 1 can (3.5 cups) low sodium white beans (I like white navy beans), rinsed 1.5 cups frozen brown rice 1/2 cup sliced green onion 1/2 cup cilantro more green onion, cilantro for garnish. Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add olive oil. Add onion and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add raw chicken to the pot. Pour in salsa verde and bone broth. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. In the meantime chop green onion and cilantro. Once chicken is cooked through, shut off heat. Shred chicken in pot. Add green onion, cilantro and brown rice. Turn back on heat. Cook over medium heat. I'm a functional nutritionist and health coach helping ambitious women 40+ build strength, energy and lasting health without putting their lives on hold. Follow @livepowerfullyco for less wellness noise and more practical strategies to feel strong, energized and healthy after 40. #perimenopause #fitmom #womenover40
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
5/5
@eatbeautifullyblog

© EATBEAUTIFULLYBLOG PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS AND CONDITIONS