Easy-to-make, healthy and delicious Banana Split Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies that taste like that original thing! Also Gluten-free and can be vegan!
So I have a confession to make…
I absolutely love concept of a Banana Split, yet I have actually never had a real banana split, like the ice cream, banana, whipped cream with a cherry on top, you know, the whole sha-bang. I know, I know, I’m pathetic, I blame the different textures for turning me off.
I think it has something to do with cold ice cream and a room temperature banana that kind of creep me out. You would think that since I’ve made Banana Split Oatmeal, Banana Split Breakfast Bowl, Banana Split Wontons and now, Banana Split Breakfast cookies, I would have had an authentic banana split by now.
Maybe you’ll forgive me after biting into these little strawberry and banana oat cookies studded with pecans and chocolate chips. What I can promise you is that these cookies have all the flavor of the so-called banana split that you can have for breakfast, snack or dessert, or heck, all three!
Warning: these are highly addictive, just ask my Dad who ate them all in 2 days!
Healthy Banana Split Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries thawed
- 2 eggs beaten or 2 flax eggs
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 cups dry gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350 and line a cookie sheet with wax paper
- Mix together banana,strawberries, egg, almond butter and maple syrup together in a large bowl
- Add in the rest of ingredients and mix well
- Spoon into 12-16 cookies and bake for 20 minutes or until done
Kaila@HealthyHelperBlog says
OMG! Could these be any more perfect!?! Banana splits in cookie form…yes please. So creative, ladies!
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Rachel @ Delicious Balance says
I mean, WOW!!!!!!! These sound SO good! I need to try these in my next sweet/healthy treat baking adventure! 🙂
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
I don’t think I’ve ever had a real banana split EITHER! Twinsies!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
Oh wow – banana split in cookie form – yes puhleez – sign me up for a dozen!
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Rachel @ Bakerita says
I don’t think I’ve ever had a real banana split either! But these cookies – those I could definitely get behind, especially since I can have them for breakfast 😀 these look so delish!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
I have had so many more banana split flavored things than actual banana splits in my life. Its such a wonderful flavor profile–fruity and chocolatey, my two favorite things <3 So while I do like the actual splits, I love split inspired treats too like these little beauties. I'm a little jealous of your dad right now and I don't even known him!
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Cora says
Love the addition of frozen strawberries! Genius!
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Sarah @ BucketListTummy says
Yum, these sound fabulous. Pinning!
Bethany And Rachel says
thank you!
Bethany And Rachel says
thank you!
Bethany And Rachel says
oh yes! all the chocolate and fruit 🙂
Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you! you can never go wrong with dessert for breakfast 🙂
Bethany And Rachel says
haha sure thing 🙂
Bethany And Rachel says
YASSSS! Im not the only one 🙂
Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you! 🙂
Bethany And Rachel says
heck nope! thank you <3
Kate says
I’ve a banana split a few times in my life and I really enjoyed it! Have you ever had banana split flavored Dippin Dots? Those are the bomb! I’d totally pack these for a morning snack. That 6 am breakfast to 12:30 lunch is brutal!
Bethany And Rachel says
No I have never had dippin’ dots either! yes these would be a great snack too 🙂
Kat says
Youve never had a banana split? Oh my friend, you must get on that! I dont buy them from shops simply because they are so simple to make at home, but I must say the combos can get pretty outrageous. I got one from a Chocolate Factory before and holy yum they PACKED that thing with hot fudge and nuts. It was literally drowning the ice cream. Pure bliss.
Love these cookies! Such a great idea!
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neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
I absolutely love this recipe. I can imagine biting into these and then there’s the delicious crunch from the pecan nuts and softness of the chocolate chips. Oh totally salivating here!
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Cassie Autumn Tran says
These cookies look so good! If they taste like a banana split, then I will SO be digging in!
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Julia Mueller says
I’m always up for all things banana split, and am obsessed with the concept of these breakfast cookies! They include all of my favorite things and I’m basically drooling over them right meow. Well played! 😉
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Cookie for breakfast? Ow, ow, owwwww… tiwst my arm. 😉
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Shannon says
Yum!!! Cookies are breakfast is always a good idea!
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GiGi Eats says
I think I need to… MAKE THESE for the fiance and for my friends – seriously! Cause um, well, they’re genius and I am … A nice person?? LOL
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Gretchen | Gretchruns says
I’m obsessed with breakfast cookies! These look so great 🙂
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Kerri McGrail says
OMG- yum! Love that these can so easily be made GF & vegan! I love that banana, strawberry, and chocolate all make an appearance in these cookies 🙂
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Linda @ 2 Cookin' Mamas says
OMG! I’ve got to make these! I love to make quick breakfasts for busy mornings and these sound over-the-top, deliciously perfect!
Bethany And Rachel says
thank you!
Bethany And Rachel says
thank you! Best combo ever!
Bethany And Rachel says
breakfast cookies are the bomb!
Bethany And Rachel says
haha you are a nice person but you would be even nicer if you made these lol!
Bethany And Rachel says
#truth
Bethany And Rachel says
haha yes the best kind of breakfast!
Bethany And Rachel says
banana split everything! 🙂
Heather@hungryforbalance says
My confession is that I’ve never had a breakfast cookie before! These look like a good place to start though!
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Cailee says
Oh my gosh! YUM! Girl these cookies are on point! YUM! Thanks for the recipe!
xoxo Cailee!
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yuni says
these look delicious! I’m totally going to try these. i’ll be linking this recipe up tomorrow on my blog. thanks for sharing!!
Marla says
HI Bethany & Rachel,
Wow these sound tasty and healthy. Sure would make getting up in the morning easier – with a breakfast like this to look forward to. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Jenn - a traveling Wife says
I over indulged in banana splits growing up. In fact, I tried to prove that the three scoops were too small and ate a ‘pigs dinner’ at a local ice cream joint. It had four scoops plus all the toppings. Way over the top, but so worth it! 🙂
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Diana says
I honestly have never had a real banana split either but love the whole flavor profile. These cookies look so good & easy…I’m all about easy breakfast!
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Emily says
Bethany and Rachel, these look amazing. I really can’t believe I haven’t tried any of your recipes yet, but I hope maybe I can try one soon!!! Maybe today’s snow day could be a baking day? <3 you girls!
Lee MacArthur says
These look fantastic. I’m going to have to try them as soon as I get all the ingredients. I get tired of having cereal for breakfast.
Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says
YUM! What a cute idea! Banana splits for breakfast are ALWAYS a good idea to me 😉
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Michele @ Two Raspberries says
these look amazingggg! I love breakfast cookies and banana split flavor YUM!!!
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Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you! Best Combo!
Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you! IKR!
Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you! Let me know if you try!
Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you Emily! We would love for you to try one of them soon 🙂
Bethany And Rachel says
Easy and delish!
Bethany And Rachel says
All the ice cream haha 🙂
Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you 🙂
Cayanne Marcus @healthyezsweet says
That part about your dad eating the whole batch…cracking up because that’s SUCH dad thing to do. These do look delicious and now that you mention it, the texture thing is kinda weird!! I love to have bananas frozen and dipped in chocolate..preferably from Disneyland 🙂
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Bethany And Rachel says
yea he is a character lol. Oh banana and chocolate is bae!
Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says
This looks like a great recipe! Thanks for sharing it at Motivation Monday on Mom Home Guide!
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Marla says
HI Bethany & Rachel,
Just a note to let you know that I have chosen your posts as one of my features for this weeks Real Food Fridays blog hop that goes live every Thursday @ 7pm EST. Thanks for sharing your information and being part of Real Food Fridays mission to make this world a little bit healthier each and every week.
Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you!
Raia says
Just stopping by to let you know I’m featuring these cookies at Savoring Saturdays this weekend! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing them with us!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
These look so delicious! I’d love to have these for breakfast anytime! Pinning!
Andrea Wyckoff says
These are adorable! And love that you made them into little banana split flavors! So brilliant!
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Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you!
Bethany And Rachel says
Thank you so much!
Laurina Roo says
This is such a great idea! The sound of a banana split in cookie form is seriously genius!!
Bethany And Rachel says
thank you! they are deeeelish!
Bethany And Rachel says
thank you! They are so tasty 🙂