Postpartum Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (Easy 10-Minute Recipe)
These simple oatmeal breakfast cookies are one of my favorite postpartum snacks to make for families. They’re quick, nourishing, and perfect for those early days when eating with one hand is the entire goal. You can prep a batch in minutes and grab them throughout the day — especially during cluster feeding or the early-morning nap stretch.
They’re also packed with fiber, healthy fats, and complex carbs to support stable energy and postpartum healing.
Ingredients
1 ¼ cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 ripe medium banana, mashed (about 3.2 oz)
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp almond butter (unsweetened)
1 egg (or substitute with 1 flax egg)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup chocolate chips (regular or dairy-free)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine oats, mashed banana, applesauce, almond butter, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. Mix until fully combined.
Scoop 1 ½–2 tbsp portions onto the baking sheet. Flatten each cookie to about ½ inch thick.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Why These Cookies Are Great for Postpartum
Quick + one-handed
Perfect for nursing, babywearing, or contact naps.
Nutrient-dense
Slow carbs (oats + banana), healthy fats (almond butter), and fiber — ideal for steady energy and digestion postpartum.
Customizable
Add flax, chia, hemp seeds, chopped nuts, or swap chocolate chips for blueberries.
Easy meal prep
Double the batch and freeze extras for grab-and-go snacks.
Tips for New Moms (From a Postpartum Doula)
Keep a container of these on your bedside table for night feeds.
Pair with a protein (yogurt, egg bites, nut packs) for a more filling snack.
Prep a batch before your due date and freeze for after birth.
Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Little things like this genuinely make those early days feel a little smoother.
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