Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction

by Nicole Avena

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Makes 6 cookies Tired of boring old regular oatmeal? Sick of overnight oats? To change things up, try turning your breakfast oatmeal into cookies! This recipe pairs fiber-rich oats with fruit for sweetness. These oatmeal breakfast cookies are great for digestion and make the perfect recipe to wake up to. INGREDIENTS 1 ripe medium banana 1½ cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the banana using a fork. Add the oats, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Stir until well combined. Form the mixture into 6 even balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, then press down on each one with your palm to form rounds approximately ¼ inch think. (The cookies will not spread during baking.) Bake for about 15 minutes, until the cookies start to turn golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving or storing.