This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy
Microwave Oatmeal Cookie is a quick, easy breakfast made in minutes with simple ingredients. A soft, satisfying option for busy mornings.
The Microwave Oatmeal Cookie is the ultimate quick and easy way to start your day. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients and ready in just minutes, it’s a warm, soft, ‘baked’ oatmeal cookie that feels like a treat but works perfectly as a satisfying breakfast.
Cookie for breakfast? Yes please! Everything mixes together in one bowl (or even a mug), making cleanup just as easy as prep. It is super easy to customize it with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for a breakfast that’s both convenient and delicious.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for the FULL PRINTABLE recipe card.
- Old Fashioned Oats
- All-Purpose Flour
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt – I like to use Greek yogurt for added protein, but you can use any yogurt you like.
- Maple Syrup – Honey or Agave work as well
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
- Chocolate Chips – or whatever mix-in you like
Microwave Oatmeal Cookie
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 3 Tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix together everything in a small bowl until it is well combined.1/4 cup old fashioned oats, 3 Tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt, 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips
- Spread the mixture in a small ramekin or in the center of a microwave safe plate. The mixture will be very thick. Alternatively you can mix and make in a microwave safe mug or bowl.
- Microwave for 60-70 seconds. Your cookie is done when it springs back, and is no longer sticky on top.
- Enjoy warm for gooey chocolate!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How To Make Microwave Oatmeal Cookie
- Combine. Mix everything together until it is well combined. You can do this in a mug or ramekin that you want to microwave it in to make for easy clean up. I use these 8 oz ramekins, and it is the perfect size so the cookie isn’t super thick and cooks quickly.
- Cook. Heat in the microwave for 60-70 seconds, you want it to appear dry on the top and spring back when you touch the top.
- Serve. Let it cook for just a minute or two and then dive right in.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Mix-Ins. You can get creative with anything you want to mix into this. I like to use Greek yogurt instead of adding protein powder, because I don’t like the texture as much when you add the powder. But it still absolutely works. Mix in ground flax meal or hemp hearts for added nutrition. Add nuts or dried fruit to give more flavor.
- Spoon. This isn’t a cookie you pick up and take with you. You do need a spoon to eat it. It is a quick and easy baked oatmeal, with a cookie flavor to it.
- Cooking. Microwaves definitely vary, so start if you have a high powered microwave start with 55 or 60 seconds, and add time if necessary. But it is to keep an eye on it than over cook it and have it turn gummy.
So I pinned this awhile back and finally got around to making it since I had to be at work at 5am. It came out great, used the honey vanilla Greek yogurt. Kept me going and I packed for my lunch and put it all together at break. Will be making this a weekend breakfast for my kids.
I made this for myself and my daughter this morning. Very good indeed! I can’t wait to mess about with the recipe a little, try some new combinations. It’s a great idea.
How many carbs are in one breakfast cookie? I am on a limited carb diet. Thanks. Joanne
That depends on the brand of products that you use, they all have varying stats. I suggest you use either MyFitness Payl or Social Spark, both have free nutrition calculators.
Hi Erin! Can’t wait to try this breakfast cookie! Has anyone tried using a packet of instant oatmeal? I was thinking about apples and cinnamon!
I have not heard about anyone using instant oatmeal packets. I assume it would work. Use the packet, the yogurt, and probably the flour and baking powder. Let me know how it works!
Removed
Thank you!
This sounds so delicious! Can you use oat Fiber or coconut flour instead of the wheat flour?
I am sure you could BreAnn. It just helps to give the cookie some structure. Try it, and let me know how it works!