Banana bread cookies for breakfast are always a good idea!

Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients

Mix in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar. Stir until fully combined and smooth. At this stage, your batter will look rich and creamy, with a lovely banana aroma.

Step 5: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Make sure all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed so that your cookies bake evenly.

Step 6: Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined—overmixing can make the cookies tough. If desired, fold in walnuts, chocolate chips, or raisins at this stage.

Step 7: Scoop the Cookies

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie, as they will spread slightly while baking.

Step 8: Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. For softer cookies, bake closer to 12 minutes; for slightly crispier edges, bake closer to 15 minutes.

Step 9: Cool and Enjoy

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up without breaking.

Serve these banana bread cookies warm for breakfast with a glass of milk, coffee, or your favorite tea. They can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days—or freeze them for longer storage.

Tips for Perfect Banana Bread Cookies

1. Use overripe bananas – The riper, the sweeter, and the moister your cookies will be.
2. Don’t overmix – Fold in ingredients gently to keep cookies soft and tender.
3. Customize your add-ins – Try shredded coconut, white chocolate chips, or dried cranberries for different flavors.
4. Portion evenly – Using a cookie scoop ensures all cookies bake at the same rate.

Final Thoughts

Banana bread cookies are a breakfast game-changer. They combine convenience with the comforting flavor of classic banana bread, making your mornings sweeter and easier. With soft centers, lightly crisp edges, and the natural sweetness of bananas, these cookies prove that breakfast can be indulgent without being complicated.

Next time you see overripe bananas sitting on the counter, skip the traditional loaf and go for cookies—you’ll thank yourself for a week of easy, grab-and-go breakfast treats!

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