No-Bake Breakfast Cookies

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These no-bake breakfast cookies are the sweet start your morning needs! Packed with oats, almond butter, chia seeds and dried blueberries, these cookies offer a hefty dose of fiber to keep you feeling full, as well as healthy fats and plant-based protein for lasting energy. They’re easy to make and perfect for busy mornings. Just grab and go for a breakfast you can feel good about!

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Giovanna Vazquez
Giovanna Vazquez
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Giovanna Vazquez is a part of EatingWell's fellowship program, working as a recipe tester and developer at the Birmingham food studio. Since she was a child, Giovanna has had a strong passion for baking, and her newfound interest in health led her to a culinary nutrition degree.
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Updated on August 24, 2025
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Healthy Cholesterol Vegan Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
  • No need for an oven—this no-bake recipe makes breakfast super quick and easy.
  • Almond butter provides essential vitamin E and healthy fats to protect your heart.
  • Chilling the dough overnight increases cohesion and prevents your cookies from falling apart.

You’ll feel like you’re eating dessert for breakfast with these No-Bake Breakfast Cookies. Wholesome, fiber-rich oats team up with almond butter and mashed banana to create a soft, yet chewy texture—like an oat cookie meets a soft granola bar crossed with an ultra-moist banana bread. Heart-healthy chia seeds help hold the cookies together and add crunch along with the walnuts. Maple syrup and dried blueberries contribute just the right touch of sweetness, while cinnamon comes in with warm, earthy undertones. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to prevent your cookies from falling apart.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

  • Working the dough with clean, damp hands will help prevent it from sticking to your fingers. Chilling the dough before rolling it into balls should also help.
  • Chilling the cookies overnight gives the chia seeds time to absorb some liquid, expanding and taking on a gel-like texture that helps hold the cookies together.
  • People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats labeled gluten-free, as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Nutrition Notes

  • Oats are a fiber-rich whole grain and have been linked with healthier cholesterol and blood sugar levels. This means that by regularly eating oats, you may reduce your risk of heart disease.
  • Almond butter adds vitamin E, a vitamin that acts as an antioxidant and one that many people don’t get enough of. Both the vitamin E and healthy fats in almond butter help protect your heart and lower your risk of heart disease.
  • Bananas bring more fiber to these breakfast cookies. This fiber feeds your gut-loving bacteria, helping them to thrive and improving your overall health. Bananas also contain B vitamins, which help keep you energized. 
  • Walnuts are known for their heart and brain benefits, thanks in large part to their healthy fats and antioxidants. Walnuts also add more protein and fiber to these cookies, helping to keep you full and satisfied.
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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 small very ripe banana, mashed (about ⅓ cup)

  • 1¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • ½ cup unsalted, unsweetened smooth natural almond butter

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup unsweetened dried blueberries

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Stir mashed banana, 1¾ cups oats, ½ cup almond butter, ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl until well combined. Fold in ½ cup blueberries and ½ cup walnuts until evenly distributed.

    an image of the oats being mixed with the banana, maple, chia, and almond butter

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

  2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into 8 portions (about a heaping ¼ cup each) and arrange, evenly spaced, on the prepared baking sheet. Using clean, wet hands, roll each portion into a ball. Gently flatten each ball into a 2½- to 3-inch-diameter disk; firmly press together and smooth any cracks in edges as needed. (The dough will be sticky.) Refrigerate, covered, until set, at least 4 hours or up to 5 days.

    an image of the cookies being shaped

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How should I store no-bake breakfast cookies?

    Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

  • Can I freeze no-bake breakfast cookies?

    Absolutely! These breakfast cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. You can also individually wrap each cookie in plastic wrap and store the wrapped cookies in a freezer-safe airtight container or large resealable plastic bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267 Calories
16g Fat
28g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 cookie
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 7g 15%
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 4mg 26%
Folate 26µg
Vitamin K 2µg
Sodium 70mg 3%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Iron 2mg 10%
Magnesium 96mg 23%
Potassium 297mg 6%
Zinc 2mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Additional reporting by
Carrie Myers, M.S.
Carrie Myers
Carrie Myers, M.S.
Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications. She's been quoted in several articles as a health and fitness expert. Carrie is also a certified life and wellness coach and exercise physiologist, and the founder of CarrieMichele Co., a lifestyle company that helps women create lives they love where they can be authentic.
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Linda Frahm
Linda Frahm
Linda Frahm has been a copy editor and fact checker working with food and nutrition content for the past 30-plus years for consumer print and online publications.
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