Easy and Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

If you’ve got a sweet tooth but still want something made with healthy ingredients, these healthy breakfast oatmeal cookies are about to become a staple in your kitchen. They’re the kind of sweet treat that feels cozy and comforting, yet fits beautifully into real-life mornings and snack times—no guilt required. Made with creamy almond butter, wholesome oats, and naturally sweet dried fruit, these cookies skip the refined added sugar while still delivering that irresistible chewy texture we all crave. The texture of the cookies is soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and packed with extra fiber to keep you satisfied longer. Whether you’re looking for healthy snacks to prep ahead for busy mornings or an easy recipe that doubles as a grab-and-go breakfast, these cookies check every box. They’re a truly delicious cookie that proves nourishing food can still feel like a treat—perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or anytime you want something wholesome and comforting.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy breakfast cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings cookies

Calories 126kcal

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups rolled oats 175 grams
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup cashew almond, or peanut butter (175 grams)
¼ cup maple syrup 84 grams
½ cup unsweetened applesauce 113 grams
1 medium mashed banana (94 grams)
½ cup dried cranberries 60 grams
⅓ cup raisins 48 grams
¼ cup pumpkin seeds 50 grams
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add all of the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until combined.
Use a ¼ cup measuring cup and scoop the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to gently press the cookies down a little bit. They will not spread during baking.
Bake for 18-22 minutes.

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