Brain-Boosting Breakfast Cookies for the School Year Rush (3 Ingredients, 5 Minutes!)
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Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa
I’m Dr. Manasa Mantravadi, pediatrician, mom of three, and founder of The Pediatrician Kitchen. And if your school mornings feel more like a sprint than a slow pour of coffee…I see you.
That’s why I created these brain-boosting breakfast cookies that are a quick, balanced solution to support your child’s:
- Focus
- Mood
- Energy
- And immunity
They take 5 minutes, use just 3 main ingredients, and can be made in one bowl. No mixer. No stress. For mornings on the move, we serve these in our Ahimsa stainless steel containers.
Let’s make mornings easier, one smart cookie at a time.
About Ahimsa
Founded by a pediatrician and mom of three
Stainless steel is the only kid-friendly material recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Why These Breakfast Cookies Just Work
If you’re constantly on the hunt for a quick, healthy breakfast your kids will eat, you're not alone. Mornings are busy, and the last thing you need is a battle over food.
These breakfast cookies are a simple win: made with just three ingredients, they’re nourishing, mess-free, and totally kid-approved.
They’re naturally sweet, gluten-free (if you use GF oats), and freezer-friendly, so you can make a batch once and have breakfast ready all week.
They’re also the right texture for little hands, perfect for toddlers all the way up to tweens. Pack them in a stainless steel Ahimsa container so they stay fresh without any plastic waste.
With whole food ingredients and a soft, chewy bite, they check all the boxes: fuel, flavor, and flexibility.
3-Ingredient Brain-Boosting Breakfast Cookie Recipe
5 minutes
10 Minutes
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Breakfast
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup nut or seed butter (peanut, almond, sunflower, or tahini)
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (for omega-3s + gut health)
- ¼ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (because joy matters too)
How to Make Them (5 Minutes + One Bowl)
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F (or use a toaster oven).
Step 2:
In one bowl, mash bananas, stir in oats and nut/seed butter until fully combined.
Step 3:
Fold in mix-ins like chia seeds, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.
Step 4:
Scoop dough into small rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5:
Bake for 10–12 minutes until set and lightly golden.
Let cool completely. Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for 2 months.
We love storing extras in the Ahimsa 1-cup stainless steel containers. They’re freezer-safe, stackable, and make weekday mornings grab-and-go easy.
Mealtime Essentials
The Culinary Medicine Takeaway
Each cookie is a little brain-fueling power bite, combining:
- Complex carbs from oats for sustained energy
- Natural sugars from banana to gently wake the brain
- Healthy fats + protein from nut/seed butter for mood stability
- Optional omega-3s from chia seeds for cognitive support
This is more than breakfast—it’s preventive care on a plate (or napkin). And Ahimsa’s reusable containers make it easy to bring that care to school, work, the car, or wherever your morning routine takes you.
How to Serve It (and Keep It Balanced)
Use The Ahimsa Purposeful Plate to serve this balanced meal:
- Protein/Fat: Nut or seed butter
- Fiber/Grain: Rolled oats
- Natural Sweetness: Banana + optional fruit
- Bonus: Pair with a side of berries or serve with milk or a smoothie for hydration
These cookies are perfect for:
- On-the-go breakfasts
- Pre-practice fuel
- Nut-free schools (use sunflower seed butter!)
- Toddler finger food or lunchbox snack
Time–Cost–Skill Breakdown
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Barrier |
Solution |
| Time | 5 minutes prep + 10 minutes bake |
| Cost |
Under $0.50 per cookie |
| Skill level |
Beginner—kid-helper friendly, no mixer needed |
Make a double batch. Freeze half. Thank yourself later.
Final Thought: Smart Cookie, Smarter Morning
You don’t need to wake up earlier. You just need the right go-to breakfast.
These brain-boosting breakfast cookies give your child:
- Fuel to learn
- Fiber to digest
- Fats to focus
- And a whole lot of love in every bite
With Ahimsa’s plastic-free containers and snack bowls, your morning routine becomes cleaner, safer, and more sustainable, without adding work to your plate.
Batch, freeze, repeat. You’ve got this.
Dr. Manasa Mantravadi is a board-certified pediatrician whose dedication to children’s health drove her to launch Ahimsa, the world's first colorful stainless steel dishes for kids. She was motivated by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ findings on harmful chemicals in plastic affecting children's well-being. Ahimsa has gained widespread recognition and been featured in media outlets such as Parents Magazine, the Today Show, The Oprah Magazine, and more.
Dr. Mantravadi received the esteemed “Physician Mentor of the Year” award at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2019. She was also named a Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur in 2021, with her inspiring story showcased on Good Morning America. She serves on the Council for Environmental Health and Climate Change and the Council for School Health at The American Academy of Pediatrics. She represents Ahimsa as a U.S. industry stakeholder on the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) for the Global Plastics Treaty, led by the United Nations Environment Program. Dr. Mantravadi leads Ahimsa's social impact program, The Conscious Cafeteria Project, to reduce carbon emissions and safeguard student health as part of a national pilot of the Clinton Global Initiative.
She is dedicated to educating and empowering people to make healthier, more environmentally friendly choices at mealtime. Her mission remains to advocate for the health of all children and the one planet we will leave behind for them through real policy change within our food system.
Dr. Manasa Mantravadi
Dr. Manasa Mantravadi is a board-certified pediatrician whose dedication to children’s health drove her to launch Ahimsa, the world's first colorful stainless steel dishes for kids. She was motivated by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ findings on harmful chemicals in plastic affecting children's well-being. Ahimsa has gained widespread recognition and been featured in media outlets such as Parents Magazine, the Today Show, The Oprah Magazine, and more.
Dr. Mantravadi received the esteemed “Physician Mentor of the Year” award at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2019. She was also named a Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur in 2021, with her inspiring story showcased on Good Morning America. She serves on the Council for Environmental Health and Climate Change and the Council for School Health at The American Academy of Pediatrics. She represents Ahimsa as a U.S. industry stakeholder on the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) for the Global Plastics Treaty, led by the United Nations Environment Program. Dr. Mantravadi leads Ahimsa's social impact program, The Conscious Cafeteria Project, to reduce carbon emissions and safeguard student health as part of a national pilot of the Clinton Global Initiative.
She is dedicated to educating and empowering people to make healthier, more environmentally friendly choices at mealtime. Her mission remains to advocate for the health of all children and the one planet we will leave behind for them through real policy change within our food system.
More Mealtime Essentials
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use stainless steel instead of plastic? Is stainless steel better for health?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a report in July 2018 suggesting ways that families can limit exposure to certain chemicals at mealtime, including “the use of alternatives to plastic, such as glass or stainless steel, when possible.” The report explained that “…some additives are put directly in foods, while “indirect” additives may include chemicals from plastic, glues, dyes, paper, cardboard”. Further, “Children are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more, relative to body weight, than adults do, and are still growing and developing.” While stainless steel items meet the recommendation to avoid plastic products in children, Ahimsa® products have the obvious advantage of not breaking like glass.
Is stainless steel better for the environment than plastic?
According to the Steel Recycling Institute, steel can be recycled over and over and over again without losing its integrity and requires less energy to recycle than to make anew. Most plastic unfortunately ends up in landfills and it is estimated to take 700 years to decompose. Our special coloring process that allows Ahimsa® products to be fully metal is environmentally friendly, so it does not produce toxic run-off into the ecosystem.
Will Ahimsa products break or peel?
No. Our steel is durable, so it won’t break or shatter with everyday use, like glass. And it won’t peel, like other colored stainless steel products you’ve seen. We use a special process that allows the colors to naturally occur in the metal.
Which Ahimsa products are best for my little one(s)?
Our products are meant to last, you can use Ahimsa at ages 1, 8 and 18! We thoughtfully design our products to be safe for little ones and our planet while reducing consumption. Once your child outgrows the Starting Solids Set and can use regular cups and utensils, the training cup is the perfect size rinse cup in the bathroom, the infant spoon doubles as a tea stirrer and the bowl is great for snacks or as an additional compartment to our modular divided plate. Our plates are great for any age as they encourage choosing a variety of healthy foods at each meal and help visualize portion sizes easily. It’s the lasting beauty of stainless steel - grows with your child and reduces waste.
