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Easy Brown Butter Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies

Delicious breakfast cookies that combine the sweetness of bananas with the nutty flavor of browned butter.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 tbsp (113 g) Unsalted Butter, browned for added flavor
  • 2 medium Overripe Bananas, mashed (about 1 cup or 240 ml)
  • 1 1/2 cups (135 g) Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats, for texture
  • 1 cup (125 g) All-Purpose Flour, for structure
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) Baking Soda, helps cookies rise
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5 ml) Salt, enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract, adds warmth
  • 1/2 cup each of Optional Add-Ins: chopped walnuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and begins to foam. Watch closely—the butter will turn golden brown and smell nutty after about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Mash the Bananas: Mash the bananas with a fork until smooth, leaving a few lumps. Add the browned butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined and glossy.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps in the flour.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently with a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Integrate any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips now.
  5. Form the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake: Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
  7. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for more natural sweetness and brown the butter carefully to avoid burning.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: breakfast cookies, healthy cookies, banana cookies, brown butter cookies