Gluten-Free Giant Banana Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies

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if you’ve ever dreamed of a cinnamon roll in cookie form, but wanted something wholesome enough for breakfast, these gluten-free giant banana cinnamon roll breakfast cookies are going to be your new obsession.

they’re soft and hearty from oats and oat flour, naturally sweetened with banana and coconut sugar, and finished with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping and cream cheese glaze.

taste

these cookies taste like the perfect mashup of banana bread and a cinnamon roll.

the bananas add a gentle sweetness and moisture, while the cinnamon sugar topping delivers that classic cinnamon roll flavor.

the cream cheese glaze gives the perfect tangy-sweet finish.

texture

you can expect a thiiiiick, hearty cookie with a soft, cake-like center.

the rolled oats give chewiness, the oat flour keeps them tender, and the topping adds a crunchy contrast.

the glaze sinks into all the little nooks and crannies, making every bite feel extra indulgent.

why they’re pretty healthy

these cookies might look like dessert, but they’re packed with better-for-you ingredients.

bananas add natural sweetness, fiber, and potassium.

oats bring complex carbs and soluble fiber, while oat flour provides extra whole-grain goodness.

using coconut sugar instead of refined white sugar in the bae gives a gentler option with minerals.

plus, you’re getting healthy fats from butter or coconut oil and optional walnuts or pecans.

substitution options

  • flour: you can swap 1/2 oat flour with almond flour.
  • sweetener: brown sugar works in place of coconut sugar if that’s what you have.
  • butter/oil: use either coconut oil or dairy butter depending on your preference.
  • egg: replace with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) to keep them egg-free.
  • glaze: swap cream cheese for dairy-free cream cheese if you want to make them fully dairy-free.

add-in options

these giant cookies are the perfect canvas for fun add-ins:

  • chocolate chips for a banana bread + cinnamon roll hybrid
  • chopped dates or raisins for extra natural sweetness
  • shredded coconut for added texture
  • protein powder (replace a few tbsp of oat flour) if you want to boost the protein content

storage

store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

after that, move them to the fridge where they’ll keep for about 5 days.

they also freeze beautifully—just wrap individually and thaw at room temp or warm in the microwave before serving.

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Gluten-Free Giant Banana Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Cookies

Recipe by MaryCourse: Breakfast, Cookies
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

408

kcal

APPROXIMATE MACROS for 6 huge cookies
per cookie (1 of 6):
calories: 408
protein: 6.8g
carbs: 55.8g
fat: 19.2g
fiber: 5g

Ingredients

  • cookies
    2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
    1/3 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
    1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
    1 large egg
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    1 1/2 cups gluten free rolled oats
    1 cup gluten free oat flour
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    1/2 tsp baking powder
    1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    pinch of salt

    cinnamon crunch topping
    2 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
    1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    3 tbsp finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
    1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil

    cream cheese glaze
    2 tbsp cream cheese, softened or gently warmed
    1/3 cup powdered sugar
    1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  • prep: preheat oven to 350ºf. line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • wet mix: in a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. whisk in sugar, melted butter/oil, egg, and vanilla.
  • dry mix: in another bowl, stir together rolled oats, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • combine: fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. dough will be thick and hearty from the oats.
  • shape: scoop about 1/3 cup mounds of dough to form 6 very large cookies. shape into thick rounds and flatten just slightly with oiled or wet fingers
  • topping: stir together sugar, cinnamon, nuts, and melted butter/oil. spoon evenly over the tops, pressing lightly into the dough.
  • bake: bake for 15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are set. cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  • glaze: whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. drizzle over cooled cookies.

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