Healthy Breakfast Cookies and Bars Fiber Protein and Fruit
Start your mornings off right with these Healthy Breakfast Cookies and Bars, packed with fiber, protein, and natural sweetness from ripe bananas, honey, and dried fruit. This versatile recipe combines wholesome ingredients like almond flour, rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and unsweetened applesauce to create a nutrient-dense snack that’s perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go fuel. With the added boost of protein powder and the crunch of chopped nuts, these cookies and bars strike the perfect balance between satisfying and healthy. Customize with your favorite dried fruits and optional dark chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make treats are deliciously soft, naturally sweetened, and guaranteed to keep you energized throughout the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cups Almond flour
- 0.5 cups Protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 medium Ripe bananas, mashed
- 0.5 cups Almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 0.25 cups Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates)
- 0.33 cups Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 0.25 cups Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a rectangular baking dish if making bars.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, protein powder, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Mix until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until a thick dough forms and all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Fold in the dried fruit, chopped nuts, and dark chocolate chips (if using). Mix until they are evenly distributed in the dough.
If making cookies, scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, roll it into a ball, and flatten slightly onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about an inch of space between each cookie.
If making bars, press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form a flat, even layer.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies or bars are set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet or in the dish for 10 minutes.
If making bars, slice into 12 equal pieces once cooled. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 121 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 369 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
