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?
These Breakfast Cookies are from Laura Fuentes’ (the creator of MOMables.com) latest book, The Best Homemade Kids’ Lunches on the Planet.
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.
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?
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.
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!
To purchase this book head over to Amazon or find it in Barnes and Noble.
Breakfast Cookies
By 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
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line to bakesheets with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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.
Can’t beat cookies that are acceptable for breakfast or any time of the day 🙂
I agree! Thanks Liz!
Having cookies for breakfast makes it so much more fun!
Makes breakfast so much better!
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!
Thanks so much Ashley!
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.
Thanks Helene!!
Breakfast cookies are the best. I mean, who does not want cookies for breakfast?! 🙂
The best indeed, thanks Tieghan!
I am loving how chewy these look! Cute pics with the kiddo!
Thanks Ashley!
Finally a perfect excuse to have my favorite treat for breakfast! And I love the kid photos!!
Thanks Jocelyn!
I would eat chocolate for breakfast any day!!! Love that you and your boy had fun making these!
I love getting the boys in the kitchen, thanks Zainab!
YUM!!! Breakfast cookies are one of my most favorite things, EVER!!! These look great.
Thanks so much Beth!
I used to loveeee breakfast cookies… I haven’t had one in so long but obviously this needs to change 🙂
Thanks Cassie!
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!
You really should, tons of great idea in there!
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.”
Thank you Shashi!!
Adorable pics 🙂 Seems like a great cookbook! I’ll have to check it out!
Thanks Alyssa!!
I love breakfast cookies, and these look so wholesome! What a way to start the day!
They really are, just had one! Thanks Marcie
I am all about cookies for breakfast, and I love that Cole could jump in and help whip these up!
Thanks Laura, any time I can get him in there with me, I love it!
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!
I did that Talia! Thanks:)
Loving the cookies and LOVING the pictures of you and your little man baking. You guys are a tag team!
Thanks Mike! Have a great weekend!
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!
It really is a great book, Laura is amazing. Thanks Beth!
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.
Exactly Paula, thanks so much!
I love cookies that are healthy enough for breakfast!!!!
Me too, thanks Kayle!!
I am all for cookies for breakfast…I am loving this book review! Keep em coming 🙂
So much fun going through Laura’s book, it will help me a ton this school year. Thanks Meg!
Love these photos of the two of you! And while I don’t have kids, I can certainly appreciate cookies for breakfast!
Thanks Liz, hope you have a great weekend!
Who wouldn’t want breakfast cookies!
Right Paula?! Thanks!
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 😉
Totally Brandon, I like how you think!
I’m a sucker for an easy grab breakfast and these are right up my alley.
Thanks so much Jen!
Cookies for breakfast? Sign me up!! The lil’ man looks SO into it! GO DAD!! 😀
Thanks Kate! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
What lucky lucky kids you have, Matt!
Thanks so much, I am the lucky one:)
Love the pics of you and your son cooking in the kitchen 🙂 Soooooooooooo darn sweet.
Thanks Kelly, I love when he gets in there with me!
Cookies for breakfast are pretty much the best! And your little guy helping is just adorable! He’s a keeper.
He’s the best little helper for sure, thanks Karly!
I can’t wait to tell my Mom that I’m eating COOKIES for breakfast!! She’ll flip, and I’ll flip for these!
You are hilarious! Thanks Megan!
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!
You’ll love this book Alice, lots of great ideas in there. Thanks so much!
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!
It really is a great book Allie, especially during the school year!
What a perfect way to start the day! They would also rock as an afternoon snack! Yum, Take care, Terra
Thanks so much Terra!