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Breakfast Cookies

August 7, 2014 by Matt Robinson 66 Comments

I figured while I was on a breakfast roll, why not throw in some breakfast cookies? Some healthy sweets to go with your morning smoothie is always an added plus, right?

Breakfast Cookies via Real Food by Dad

These Breakfast Cookies are from Laura Fuentes’ (the creator of MOMables.com) latest book, The Best Homemade Kids’ Lunches on the Planet.

Breakfast Cookies by Real Food by Dad

They are packed full of goodness like oatmeal, peanut butter, honey some protein powder and even ground flaxseed. The recipe, like all of the other recipes in the book, are easy to follow and easy to make—so much so, that I had Cole make these with me.

Breakfast Cookies from Real Food by Dad

We made them, we ate them and we are already planning our next recipe from her book. We just can’t decide if it’s going to be something from Chapter 4, Add Some Fun: Interactive Lunches for Picky Eaters or from Chapter 5, Fill the Thermos: Portable Hot Lunches.

Are you catching on that this is a book review?

Breakfast Cookies with Real Food by Dad

Yep, a book review for any parent who is always racking their brain for what to make  their kid for lunch. What you can expect in this book is a whole lot of easy recipes that you can quickly throw together. Foods that your kids will actually like, along with some of the recipes, like this one, that include good-for-you things, like flax seed (and for those wondering, no you can’t taste it). There’s also fun sandwiches, like her Blueberry Heaven that utilizes blueberry bread, and as Laura will tell you, “When it’s served with plenty of fruit and veggies, it’s not such a bad lunch after all.”

Want to shake-up the sandwich-centric lunch? No problem, her book includes wraps and pinwheels that even incorporate dinner left-overs, easy-to-find ingredients and kid-friendly combinations.

Process 1

Of course as with every useful book geared towards parents, the last chapter provides tips and techniques for meal planning. Now that is something I’m always trying to improve upon. With a little help from this book I’m determined to get better at this year and you can too!

Process 2

To purchase this book head over to Amazon or find it in Barnes and Noble.

Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast Cookies via Real Food by Dad

By Matt Robinson Published: August 7, 2014

  • Yield: 12 cookies

I figured while I was on a breakfast roll, why not throw in some breakfast cookies? Some healthy sweets to go with your morning …

Ingredients

  • 1 large banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup powdered milk or vanilla protein ( I used chocolate protein)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line to bakesheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a standmixer bowl add in banana, peanut butter, honey and vanilla and beat until combined. In a separate bowl whisk together oats, flour, flaxseed, protein, cinnamon and baking soda. With the mixer running, slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  3. Scoop out 1/4 cup of dough onto bakesheet placing them 3 inches apart from one another. Using your hands flatten out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool on bakesheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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    Comments

    1. Liz Stark says

      August 8, 2014 at 3:58 am

      Can’t beat cookies that are acceptable for breakfast or any time of the day 🙂

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 8:57 am

        I agree! Thanks Liz!

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    2. Mallory | Chocolate with Grace says

      August 8, 2014 at 4:29 am

      Having cookies for breakfast makes it so much more fun!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 8:58 am

        Makes breakfast so much better!

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    3. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

      August 8, 2014 at 5:08 am

      I’ve always loved that concept — cookies for breakfast. And I love throwing ground flax seed in everything to boost those Omega 3’s! This is the first time I’ll have to pack lunch for my girl (and she’s only 2!) every day, so I’m loving these quick and easy lunch ideas!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 8:58 am

        Thanks so much Ashley!

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    4. La Cuisine d'Helene says

      August 8, 2014 at 5:38 am

      My kind of breakfast and it’s a perfect to grab and go when you are in a hurry. Flax seed is my friend in baked goods and my sons don’t even know when I use it.

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 8:59 am

        Thanks Helene!!

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    5. HalfBakedHarvest says

      August 8, 2014 at 5:51 am

      Breakfast cookies are the best. I mean, who does not want cookies for breakfast?! 🙂

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 8:59 am

        The best indeed, thanks Tieghan!

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    6. Ashley says

      August 8, 2014 at 6:27 am

      I am loving how chewy these look! Cute pics with the kiddo!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 8:59 am

        Thanks Ashley!

        Reply
    7. grandbabycakes says

      August 8, 2014 at 6:43 am

      Finally a perfect excuse to have my favorite treat for breakfast! And I love the kid photos!!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 8:59 am

        Thanks Jocelyn!

        Reply
    8. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

      August 8, 2014 at 6:48 am

      I would eat chocolate for breakfast any day!!! Love that you and your boy had fun making these!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 8:59 am

        I love getting the boys in the kitchen, thanks Zainab!

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    9. Beth @ Tasty Yummies says

      August 8, 2014 at 6:58 am

      YUM!!! Breakfast cookies are one of my most favorite things, EVER!!! These look great.

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 9:00 am

        Thanks so much Beth!

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    10. Almost Getting it Together says

      August 8, 2014 at 7:08 am

      I used to loveeee breakfast cookies… I haven’t had one in so long but obviously this needs to change 🙂

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 9:01 am

        Thanks Cassie!

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    11. Simply Happenstance says

      August 8, 2014 at 8:29 am

      I must get this cookbook! I have four lunches/snacks to pack this year between all of my kids… and my kids aren’t sandwich fans. Always looking for creative ideas that are also healthy! Love the addition of protein powder! Thanks for the review, Matt!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 9:01 am

        You really should, tons of great idea in there!

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    12. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

      August 8, 2014 at 8:45 am

      These cookies look wonderful – and they don’t even have any egg in them! “The Best Homemade Kids’ Lunches on the Planet” sounds like an interesting cookbook indeed! Cannot wait to see the next recipe y’all try.”

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 9:02 am

        Thank you Shashi!!

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    13. Alyssa says

      August 8, 2014 at 8:45 am

      Adorable pics 🙂 Seems like a great cookbook! I’ll have to check it out!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 9:02 am

        Thanks Alyssa!!

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    14. marcie @ flavor the moments says

      August 8, 2014 at 8:58 am

      I love breakfast cookies, and these look so wholesome! What a way to start the day!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 9:02 am

        They really are, just had one! Thanks Marcie

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    15. Tutti Dolci says

      August 8, 2014 at 9:08 am

      I am all about cookies for breakfast, and I love that Cole could jump in and help whip these up!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 3:27 pm

        Thanks Laura, any time I can get him in there with me, I love it!

        Reply
    16. Talia Wayne says

      August 8, 2014 at 9:26 am

      These cookies are great for breakfast but I think I would consume them all day long! Also, this is a great opportunity for kids to get involved in cooking and learn something new!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 3:27 pm

        I did that Talia! Thanks:)

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    17. Mike @TheIronYou says

      August 8, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Loving the cookies and LOVING the pictures of you and your little man baking. You guys are a tag team!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 3:27 pm

        Thanks Mike! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    18. Beth @ bethcakes says

      August 8, 2014 at 11:25 am

      I have always loved the idea of breakfast cookies, but I’ve never actually made them. Totally gotta try it! This book sounds really great, especially with all those cool chapters and the meal planning tips!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 3:28 pm

        It really is a great book, Laura is amazing. Thanks Beth!

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    19. Paula says

      August 8, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      I am down with cookies for breakfast….even if they weren’t healthy. I think my boys would totally go for these and not realize they’re good for you too.

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 3:28 pm

        Exactly Paula, thanks so much!

        Reply
    20. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

      August 8, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      I love cookies that are healthy enough for breakfast!!!!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 3:28 pm

        Me too, thanks Kayle!!

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    21. Meg says

      August 8, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      I am all for cookies for breakfast…I am loving this book review! Keep em coming 🙂

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 3:42 pm

        So much fun going through Laura’s book, it will help me a ton this school year. Thanks Meg!

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    22. Liz @ FloatingKitchen says

      August 8, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      Love these photos of the two of you! And while I don’t have kids, I can certainly appreciate cookies for breakfast!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 10:01 pm

        Thanks Liz, hope you have a great weekend!

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    23. bellalimento says

      August 8, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      Who wouldn’t want breakfast cookies!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 10:01 pm

        Right Paula?! Thanks!

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    24. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

      August 8, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      Mmmm, looks good. I’m thinking I’d add some bacon to the mix. Not sure how kid friendly that is, but I’d totally eat it 😉

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 10:02 pm

        Totally Brandon, I like how you think!

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    25. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says

      August 8, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      I’m a sucker for an easy grab breakfast and these are right up my alley.

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 8, 2014 at 10:02 pm

        Thanks so much Jen!

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    26. [email protected] says

      August 9, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Cookies for breakfast? Sign me up!! The lil’ man looks SO into it! GO DAD!! 😀

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 9, 2014 at 8:35 pm

        Thanks Kate! Hope you’re having a great weekend!

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    27. theviewfromGreatIsland says

      August 9, 2014 at 9:31 am

      What lucky lucky kids you have, Matt!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 9, 2014 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks so much, I am the lucky one:)

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    28. noshandnourish says

      August 10, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Love the pics of you and your son cooking in the kitchen 🙂 Soooooooooooo darn sweet.

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 10, 2014 at 3:26 pm

        Thanks Kelly, I love when he gets in there with me!

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    29. Karly Campbell says

      August 10, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Cookies for breakfast are pretty much the best! And your little guy helping is just adorable! He’s a keeper.

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 10, 2014 at 3:25 pm

        He’s the best little helper for sure, thanks Karly!

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    30. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

      August 10, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      I can’t wait to tell my Mom that I’m eating COOKIES for breakfast!! She’ll flip, and I’ll flip for these!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 10, 2014 at 9:21 pm

        You are hilarious! Thanks Megan!

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    31. Alice Choi says

      August 11, 2014 at 5:45 am

      Matt, love these cookies!! love the ground flaxseed and chocolate protein . . never seen that in a cookie before! Going to check out the book! thanks!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 11, 2014 at 8:50 am

        You’ll love this book Alice, lots of great ideas in there. Thanks so much!

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    32. Allie|Baking a Moment says

      August 11, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      This sounds like such a fun book! If the rest of the recipes are anything like these cookies, I know it’d be a big hit around my house!

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      • realfoodbydad says

        August 11, 2014 at 10:18 pm

        It really is a great book Allie, especially during the school year!

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    33. Terra says

      August 12, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      What a perfect way to start the day! They would also rock as an afternoon snack! Yum, Take care, Terra

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 12, 2014 at 7:05 pm

        Thanks so much Terra!

        Reply

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