TasteGreatFoodie - 10 Minute Air Fried Viral Breakfast Cookie - (2024)

Breakfast cookie, anyone? This hearty and healthy 10 Minute Air Fried Breakfast Cookie is naturally gluten free, vegan, low in sugar, and tastes incredible. Made in one bowl and ready in 10 minutes, it will become your new favorite healthy breakfast.

This oatmeal breakfast cookie has the softest, chewiest texture, and the taste is a mix between banana bread and oatmeal cookies. Even if you’re not a sweet breakfast person, you’ll fall in love with this viral recipe!

A Great Way to Start the Day!

If you’re a TikTok user, I’m sure you’ve come across many TikTok recipes but could be afraid to try them. Don’t worry, this cookie recipe is failproof!

Cookie for Breakfast?

Well, this is not an ordinary chocolate chip cookie, but a wholesome breakfast cookie made with good-for-you ingredients that tastes great and is super easy to make.

I’m sure there are days when you feel bored of having a fried egg on a corn tortilla, or a runny egg over leftovers, or just eggs with hot sauce. If you go through my blog, you’ll find many breakfast recipes that will blow your mind!

Knowing I’ll have cookies for breakfast motivates me to get out of bed in the morning, and I’m sure you will as well.

Don’t want to have this cookie for breakfast? Enjoy it as a nice midday snack!

Why You’ll Love this Air Fried Breakfast Cookie

There are plenty of reasons to fall in love with this viral breakfast cookie:

• Quick Recipe made in one single bowl
• Naturally gluten-free (if using certified GF oats)
• There is no refined sugar.
• Hearty, nutritious, and filling
• There is a lot of room for ingredient customization.
• Incredibly tasty
• Each bite is packed with flavor.
  And most important of all, it’s a breakfast cookies!!!

Why Bake Cookies in the Air Fryer?

The most inconvenient aspect of using an oven is that it must be pre-heated for at least 15 minutes before baking anything. Using an air fryer eliminates this step entirely! It’s the best way if you’re in a hurry!

It’s also ideal for small-batch desserts. If you own an air fryer, you are aware that the cooking space is quite limited. This is ideal for desserts, as you can only make a few at a time.

The best part? Your cookies will be ready in less than 10 minutes. Also, preheating is not required. The hot air in the air fryer bakes your cookies into perfection!

This Is All What You’ll Need!

Air Fried Breakfast Cookie Ingredients

Oats: Quick, rolled, or minute oats—all work great! If you want a more traditional cookie consistency, blend your oats or use oat flour!

Protein Powder: This is entirely optional! I like to add a little vanilla protein for extra sweetness and flavor. However, if you do not want to use protein powder, simply leave it out!

Banana: To add natural sweetness and flavor! I personally enjoy using bananas in my recipes. If you don’t like bananas, you can try substituting unsweetened apple sauce (though I haven’t tried this version).

Coconut Oil: I like using coconut oil in my recipes. Not because it’s “healthier,” but because I appreciate the subtle coconut flavor it adds to baked goods. If you don’t like coconut, you can replace it with any natural nut butter (as long as it’s runny enough!)

Chocolate Chips: A good breakfast cookie isn’t complete without a little chocolate! Again, this is optional, but it is highly recommended in my opinion. If you are lactose intolerant or vegan, use dairy-free chocolate chips!

Milk: You need some milk for a little extra moisture, but keep in mind that you might not need this! It all depends on the thickness of your peanut butter/coconut oil and the size of your banana!

Healthy Ingredients for An Easy Breakfast

Substitutions

• Oats: Use either quick or whole oats. I’ve discovered that there is no difference in the outcome over the years. If you are gluten intolerant, make sure you use gluten-free oats.
• Apple Sauce: While apple butter adds an unrivaled flavor, the same amount of unsweetened applesauce could be substituted. Apple butter can be found in almost any grocery store’s peanut butter or applesauce aisle. Other possibilities include mashed banana (which is already in the recipe!), mango butter, or pumpkin butter.
• Banana: Instead of mashed banana, substitute 1/2 cup apple butter or applesauce (or any other fruit butter).
• Sweetener: In addition to apple butter and banana, we sweeten the cookies with 1/4 cup pure maple syrup. You can substitute honey for the maple syrup, but the cookies will no longer be vegan.
• Add-Ins are entirely up to you! Use about 1 1/2 cups of your favorite “extras” in total. Dried cranberries, raisins, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, honey-roasted peanuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, or dried apples are some of my favorite add-ins. I used dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and regular raisins in this breakfast recipe.

Your Favorite Cookies in Less Time

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Crispy Edges, and Soft Center!

Top Tips

To replace the coconut oil, use the same amount of any natural peanut butter as long as it is runny (you want some natural oils in it, not the dry part at the bottom of the container!)

If you do not want to use protein powder, simply leave it out of the recipe. You might only need an extra tablespoon of oats!

Allow the cookie to cool for 5 minutes in the air fryer basket after baking. This allows it to bake and firm up further.

If the edges of your cookie appear to be raw, continue air frying it for one-minute until done.

If you don’t like chocolate chips, you can use peanut butter chips.

Freezing: If you want to freeze these air fryer breakfast cookies, allow them to cool completely before freezing. Freeze them in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving, or microwave for a few seconds.

Storing: After the cookies have completely cooled, store them on the counter in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

To make a larger batch, simply double the recipe.

Air Fried Breakfast Cookie Ingredients

• banana
• oats
• baking powder
• coconut oil, melted
• milk of choice
• chocolate chips
• cinnamon

Steps to Prep

First, in a big bowl, mash half of a medium banana then mix in the oats, baking powder, coconut oil, milk, chocolate chips and cinnamon if desired.

Next, place an air fryer parchment paper in the air fryer basket.

After that, slightly wet hands to mold the cookie dough into a large round cookie. Your cookie shape will be round.

Now, place on in the air fryer on the parchment paper.

Finally, air Fry at 360F for 8-10 min.

More Breakfast Options to Try:

• Brioche Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast
• Viral Brioche Custard Toast
• Open Faced Avocado Toast with Boiled Eggs
• Loaded Labne Toast
• Brownie Baked Oatmeal (gluten free- Vegan)
• Almond Milk Strawberry Pancakes (Dairy Free)
• Gluten Free Yeast Free Naan Bread
• Gluten-Free Zaatar Flat Bread (No Yeast)
• Manakeesh
• Cream Filled Brioche Buns