One of the first blogs I started reading when I got into Food/Health blogs was The Fitnessista’s, and one of the things that I have always been SO curious about is something she makes called a Breakfast Cookie. I often wondered to myself, “Is it a cookie? Is it breakfast? Who cares – it’s cookies for breakfast!” Well, kind of…
You see, her incredible breakfast cookie recipe combines oatmeal, bananas, milk, spices, nut butter and protein powder, that you let sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning you’ve got this amazing, soft, doughy “breakfast cookie” – mmmm…
Just one thing though…iiiii don’t really do protein powder. To me, it’s confusing – there’s so many varieties, what if I get it and hate it then I’m stuck with a giant tub of it, etc. Well, another blog I read regularly – Vitamin G – recently teamed up with the Fitnessista and released an adapted Breakfast Cookie recipe without protein powder – SWEET! My breakfast cookie prayers have been answered!
Per the directions, last night I combined:
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/8 cup skim milk
- 1 mashed banana
- Dash of cinnamon
- Drizzle of honey
I formed the mixture into a big cookie shape on a plate, wrapped it up tight with plastic wrap, popped it in the fridge and hoped for the best.
Oh, I also played with my honey bear’s hat 
This morning, I took the “cookie” out of the fridge, topped with some fresh raspberries & blueberries, grabbed a spoon and dug in…
The verdict? Awesome…awesome!! Like eating cookie dough!
All the ingredients seem to work together overnight to make this congealed, dough-like, “cookie” that is seriously scrumptious!
The cool thing about this recipe, is that you can totally customize it. You just need about 1/2 cup of something to hold everything together. I used banana, but you could probably use pumpkin, applesauce or other dried fruit in there too! I’d also love to play around with the spices. I’m thinking pumpkin pie spice would be deeeelightful
Thank you Fitnessista & Vitamin G for such a terrific recipe! I’m sure I’ll be making this again and again!
So today I packed a Sampler Style Lunch.
We’ve got a Carrot Cake CLIF Bar + Lemon Chiffon AE Yogurt + Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels + Sliced Zucchini. Random, but delicious!
I.love.peanut.butter.filled.pretzels. These are one of the goodies that Ben brought back from Trader Joes in Chicago and they are JUST the best! I like to crack them open with my teeth, eat the peanut butter and then eat the pretzel. Kind of like how you would eat sunflower seeds if you ate the shell.
I also read last night from Holly that she’s warmed up her Carrot Cake CLIF Bar with fantastic results…hmmm, yep – definitely going to have to do that today!
One more work/school day people (well, after today) – have a fab Thursday!
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Do you guys watch The Soup on the E! network? You know how Joel says “It’s Reality Show Clip Time!!!” really fast and slightly maniacal…well that’s how I always say “It’s Three Question Thursday time!!” in my head… Anyone? Bueller? Ahhh – here they are
1. What returning Fall television show are you most excited for?
2. What movie could you watch over and over again?
3. Chocolate or Vanilla?
My answers:
1. 2 words: Gossip Girl. Leighton Meester is a genius.
2. Elf and Little Women. Little Women 40% because I love that movie and 60% because Christian Bale is fox-ay!
3. Always chocolate, except for ice cream and frosting.
Love the honey bear
1.) “Castle” on ABC.
2.) “Imitation of Life” :
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3.) DARK chocolate.
Whee! i love 3 question thursday.
1. this is a toughy! i was reviewing the fall schedule, and I’m gonna have to say….Ugly Betty (even though the show got moved to thursday, and we all know what that means!) it’s funny, dramatic & i just enjoy it. Gossip Girl is a close 2nd though (but i always DVR it, never watch it when the show is on!)
2. dirty dancing.. no questions!
3. Chocolateeeeee. Yummmy!
1. What returning Fall television show are you most excited for? Grey’s Anatomy.
2. What movie could you watch over and over again? How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days
3. Chocolate or Vanilla?
DARK DARK Chocolate
OMG the bfast cookie with pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and raisins?? YUM!!!
1. House or Fringe…or Greys. i can’t decide!
2. Any of the Harry Potter movies
3. Chocolate. And lots of it.
haha, we must’ve both been feelin’ the breakfast cookie last night – I had one this AM, too!
1. Oh big choices – I really want to see the first episode back of Grey’s Anatomy (don’t know if I’ll watch the whole season), NCIS (love that show!) and I’m sure I’ll be watching some Law & Order SVU with the hubs.
3. Movie – Music & Lyrics, Because I Said So, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days…I love movies.
3. No contest. All chocolate, all the time. (Pref. dark).
My husband and I watch the Soup religiously, Joel is so funny!
I love making breakfast cookies, sans protein powder as well!
1. Gossip Girl, as well. When it first started I never thought I would like a High School type drama show, but I’ve grown addicted.
2. And Die Hard movie, I guess I like action movies!
3. Chocolate for sure, unless its milk then vanilla!
1) House or The Office!!
2) Gladiator!
3) Usually chocolate, if it is a good dark chocolate, but I prefer vanilla icecream.
I love breakfast cookies! I bought some samples of PP to make them, but they are $$$ and I’m pretty sure I get enough protein in my diet without it. Good to know I can forego the powder!!
1. GOSSIP GIRL – all the way! I love their clothes. And their hair. And Blair just cracks my s&^* up! Also excited for House, Grey’s, and The Office.
2. Airplane, Cruel Intentions, and Pride & Prejudice…I am all over the place.
3. Chocolate! And not to copy you, but I agree. I don’t like chocolate cake or icing (weird?), and I’ll choose vanilla ice cream over chocolate.
Hey hey, thanks for this post (!) bc I so agree about the protein powder situation. I am totally making the breakfast cookie you made tonight sans powder… it just looks too good! Does it do a good job keeping you full? (I am always hungry for lunch tooooo early grrr!!)
1) I’m with you on Gossip Girl- LOVE blair!
2) Amelie; Sixteen Candles (!)
(3) Definitely chocolate!
First, I am SO trying that breakfast cookie! I also don’t really do protein powder, so I hadn’t tried it in the past. I love the combo you used, too!!
1. What returning Fall television show are you most excited for? Grey’s Anatomy or 24 (though that is January)
2. What movie could you watch over and over again? Elf. Love Will Farrell in this movie!
3. Chocolate or Vanilla?Chocolate & lots of it.
1. The Office or 24.
2. The Sound of Music. Love those VanTrapp’s!
3. Definitely vanilla!
1. Private Practice!!! Left last season with cliff hanger that I can’t stop thinking about all summer!
2. Transformers – call me nerdy for liking it, but I LOVE that movie!
3. Chocolate ANYTHING, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE and the darker the better!
ummm…i LOVE Joel McHale, and i am now saying TQT in his exact Talk Soup manner. thanks for the shoutout lady!
breakfast cookie = delish. sometimes i just omit the protein powder too, and oh, is it still fabulous!
(1) The Office. hands down. favorite. and Glee – i watched the pilot episode, and it looks sooooo good!
(2) Dirty Dancing, Grease, Dumb & Dumber.
(3) ooooohhh that’s a toughie…it depends what kind of mood i am in.
happy thursday girl!
thank you for the lovely shout out! your bfast cookie looks AMAZING!
1. grey’s
2. how to lose a guy in 10 days
3. CHOCOLATE!!
have a great day!
yum, aren’t bfast cookies awesome? I usually do 1/2 cup oats, 1 Tbsp nut butter, cinnamon, vanilla, banana OR a few spoonfuls of applesauce – then top with fruit and ricotta
1. The OFFICE and HIMYM
2. Tommy Boy – can and have. I know every line.
3. Chocolate
Hey dear! I made a breakfast cookie this morning too! You should check out my post
It was delicious! A total winner. I customized mine for the first time this morning, attempt #2, total success!
However, I am loving all your angle shots and lovely presentation on your cookie… definitely need to spruce up mine. Great job my friend.
1. I am a total Lost FREAK! I was so hesitant to start watching it, but now I am obsessed. Another couple and myself and Mike had ‘Lost Wednesdays’ and had a dinner parties
2. Father of the Bride. I’m a total sucker for that movie. I can and do watch it over, and over, and over…
3. Chocolate. No if’s, and’s or but’s. Except I do have to agree with you on the ice cream front.
Have a lovely day!
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Wow. That breakfast cookie looks delicious!! I need to try that!
1. Brothers & Sisters
2. When Harry Met Sally
3. Vanilla!
The breakfast cookie seems interesting, but I also don’t do protein powder. I might have to give this version a try!
1. Gossip Girl or The Office
2. A Christmas Story
3. Chocolate all the way
That cookie looks soooo good!!
1. I’m so ready for Desperate Housewives to come back! I need to start GG…I think I’ll rent the previous seasons and catch up.
2. Hmmm Pretty Woman but I could watch a LOT of movies over
3. Chocolate!
Have a good day!
1. There’s a new show called Meet The Neighbors or something like that on ABC that looks hilarious
2. Probably Juno
3. Vanilla Bean!
Your breakfast cookie looks delish! I’ll have to give it a try. I’m with you on protein powder, it’s not really my thing. All of the varieties I’ve tried taste sort of funky to me.
I can’t think of any shows I’ve been waiting for. I tend to get hooked on a show and then watch the entire season at once rather than following it each week.
Top Gun
Chocolate
Ahh thank you for posting the bfast cookie recipe….I too had wondered how to do it w/o protein powder, so this is perfect! I can’t wait to try
I’m with you on Gossip Girl, and One Tree Hill which comes on right after!
As for the movie, I’m going to go with the Notebook (LOVE Rachel McAdams) & probably chocolate, but really I’d like to say twist
holy yummy lunch and bfast! i have meal envy :p
1. Glee or Psych
2. the sandlot
3. VANILLA !
mm, looooks delish! did you use quick cooking oats or old fashioned rolled oats?
1. LOST! i’m still playing catch up (in the middle of season 3) but i’m hoping to be all caught up by the time the show starts.
2. my girl or uncle buck!
3. vanilla
1. Lost! Can’t believe I have to wait until February!
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2. Goonies, or Nat’l Lampoon’s Vacation (or Christmas Vacation
3. Vanilla all th way
Your breakfast cookie looks very tasty!
Those peanut butter filled pretzels are great, I love them. I am someone, like you, who doesn’t have a TJ’s nearby, so they become a rarity in life.
I like both Vanilla and Chocolate, together is the best!!!
1. Me too, love gossip girl!
2. 10 Things I Hate About You
3. Vanilla, pure and simple
Yum! I’m so making the breakfast cookie tonight… I may have to go buy more bananas though! Sounds amazing!
1- Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice… I hardly watch anything else!
2- Titanic, She’s the Man, Dark Knight, Sweeney Todd, Enchanted, and Little Mermaid. The list of movies I can watch repeatedly goes on…
3- Chocolate… especially European OMG
1. What returning Fall television show are you most excited for? Grey’s Anatomy! I can’t wait to see what happens next
2. What movie could you watch over and over again? Breakfast Club and Everafter. In fact I do watch them over and over. Any time they are on TV I watch them and it was a weekly movie night with college roommates.
3. Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla. I like dark chocolate straight up but anything flavored is vanilla.
Your breakfast cookie looks great! I need to try it with that recipe! It seems easier than other recipes I’ve seen.
1) Grey’s Anatomy
2) Willie Wonka!!
3) Chocolate except for ice cream..like you!
Mmm, breakfast cookie! I’ve been leary of trying it too because I don’t buy protein powder, so thanks for sharing this recipe. Maybe I’ll make one for tomorrow.
1. 90210 – I’m so addicted to the teenaged drama!
2. The original Willy Wonka (in fact I watched it last night!), Dumb & Dumber, Tommy Boy or the new Hairspray.
3. Vanilla.
1. GOSSIP GIRL
2. 10 things I hate about you (love)
- Clueless
-sadly, any of the old Mary Kate and Ashley movies (such childhood memories!)
2. chocolate. fo realllllz
1. GOSSIP GIRL
2. 10 things I hate about you (love)
- Clueless
-sadly, any of the old Mary Kate and Ashley movies (such childhood memories!)
3. chocolate. fo realllllz
oh. and yes. I love The Soup!!!
Yay I’m so excited! I don’t really do protein powder either so I’m stoked to try this one. Thanks so much!!
1. Greek!!
2. Hmmm…I used to be able to watch the Mary Kate & Ashley movies over and over. But now…maybe…oh! I just saw someone said Clueless and that is definitely a good one. It never gets old.
3. Chocolate EVERYTHING except I don’t do chocolate ice cream/froyo. Vanilla for that one. It’s weird.
1. The Office
2. Interview with the Vampire
3. Chocolate all the way!
I`ve been wanting to make the breakfast cookie too, but I had no protein powder and I really didn’t want to have to buy any, so thanks for this post!
1) Grey’s Anatomy!
2) The Wedding Singer
3) I’m with you – chocolate for the most part, but vanilla when it comes to ice cream and frosting.
1. 90210
2. The Other Sister. Fantastic classic.
3. Chocolate of course!
1) Dexter on Showtime
2) I also watch Little Women over and over again, pretty much anytime it’s on HBO. I can also watch Old School multiple times and still laugh my ass off.
3) Chocolate
Be careful when heating your Clif bar – I burned mine! I’m sure you’re smart enough not to start reading a blog and lose track of time though. I, on the other hand am not. 15 seconds turned to 45 and then I had no Clif bar
Your cookie looks great!
1. Such a toughie. I’m totally ready for Fall TV! But Grey’s Anatomy is up there, it was a CRAZY finale!
2. Sex and the City
3. Chocolate, 95% of the time
1. The Office (and 30 rock and can’t pick one over the other!!)
2. Clueless or Waynes World or Wedding Singer
3. Chocolate. No brainer.
1) Dexter
2) Gossip Girl
3) House
4) Supernatural
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I recently have had a hard time motivating myself to get to the gym, take better care of myself, eat better…the list goes on. Kristin you are my inspiration to get moving! I love reading your blog and trying out your many different meal ideas. I can’t wait to eat this cookie for breakfast tomorrow!