Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Toddler Breakfast Cookies are a nutritious and delicious option for young children. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like gluten-free oats, ripe banana, applesauce, and peanut butter, these cookies are naturally sweetened and free from added sugars. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are easy to prepare and toddler-friendly in both taste and texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1-¼ cup gluten free rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe medium banana, mashed (about 3.2 oz)
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter or any nut butter (unsweetened)
- 1 egg (or substitute with 1 flax egg)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free rolled oats, mashed banana, unsweetened applesauce, peanut butter, egg (or flax egg substitute), vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir everything together thoroughly until the mixture is well blended and uniform in texture.
- Form cookies: Using a cookie scoop, portion out 1½ to 2 tablespoons of the cookie dough to form balls. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, then gently flatten them to about ½ inch thickness to shape the cookies properly for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes, or until they turn slightly golden around the edges. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet; this helps them firm up and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
- You can substitute the egg with a flax egg to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Use gluten-free oats to keep the cookies gluten-free and safe for toddlers with gluten sensitivity.
- Feel free to swap peanut butter with any other unsweetened nut or seed butter based on preference or allergy considerations.
- Ensure cookies are cooled completely before serving to toddlers for safety and better texture.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
