Oats 4 Ways Breakfast Cookies
- leahatkinson6
- Nov 26, 2024
- 3 min read
Dr. Cece Reeder, DCN, RD, LDN | cece.reeder@kinemafitness.com
Breakfast Cookies
PREP TIME: 10 MIN | COOKING TIME: 12 MIN | SERVES: 12 COOKIES
Easy, 3 ingredient cookies that are a great source of fiber to start the morning! Best paired with a protein for a balanced breakfast (i.e. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, milk, etc.)
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups oats
1/3 cup chocolate chips
Optional: Nuts and/or dried fruit of your choice to customize
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350º
Mash the banana: In a medium sized bowl, mash the banana until smooth
Mix in the oats: add the oats to the medium bowl with the banana and mix until combined
Mix in the toppings: Once the oats and banana is completely combined, add in the toppings of your choice
Assemble: Roll the cookies into a ball, place on greased or a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, and press the mixture to flatten into a ‘cookie shape’
Bake: Bake in the oven at 350º for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown
Overnight Oats
PREP TIME: 10 MIN
This can be composed into a balanced meal if adequate protein is added. Note, many milk substitutes (i.e. almond milk or oat milk) do not have protein comparable to cow’s milk.
Ingredients:
1 cup milk of choice
1 cup oats (1 part milk to 1 part oats)
Optional Additions:
(Recommend approximately 1/8 TBSP of seeds) chia seeds, flax seeds, fruit, nuts/nutbutter, protein powder
Directions:
Pour oats in mason jar or airtight container
Pour milk or milk substitute into container
Add seeds, protein powder, or any additional toppings
Shake mason jar or stir mixture until combined
Place in refrigerator overnight
Option to top with fresh fruit when ready to consume
Carrot Cake Inspired Baked Oatmeal
PREP TIME: 15 MIN | COOKING TIME: 40 MIN | APPROX. 12 SERVINGS
This can be a pre-made breakfast option to add as a carb source with yogurt in the morning, or can be enjoyed as a fiber-rich dessert option - topped with a scoop of ice cream!
Ingredients:
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups Oats
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp ground ginger
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups milk
4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
1/3 cup nuts (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º and grease baking pan
In a large bowl, mix oats, carrots, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, salt, and nutmeg
In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, butter, egg, and vanilla
Pour the wet ingredients into the oat mixture. Stir until combined. Option to add in the raisins and nuts at this time.
Pour the mixture into the greased pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and golden in color
Oat Muffins
PREP TIME: 20 MIN | COOKING TIME: 20 MIN | SERVES: 12 MUFFINS
A fiber-rich muffin that can easily become customized based on your preferences! Option to add blueberries, banana, or alternative spices to make this recipe your own!
Ingredients:
1 cup all purpose flour
1.25 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp salt
1.5 cups oats
1 cup milk
1/3 cup (or can use 2.5 tbsp vegetable oil and 2.5 tbsp flax seed meal)
0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425º and line muffin tins with liners
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt
In a large bowl, stir in the oats and milk. Let stand for 10 minutes
Add brown sugar, oil, and eggs to the large bowl.
Add the flour mixture to the large bowl. Stir until combined.
Divide batter into the paper liners
Bake: Bake in the oven at 425º for 5-7 minutes; reduce temperature to 350º and continue to cook for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown
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