Description
These Oatmeal Toddler Breakfast Cookies are a nutritious and delicious snack option for little ones. Made with wholesome ingredients like bananas, oats, and carrots, these cookies are perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go. They are easy to make and are naturally sweetened with fruit, making them a hit with kids and parents alike.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped soft dried fruit
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add rolled oats, applesauce, grated carrot, raisins, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and ground flaxseed if using. Mix well until all ingredients are combined into a sticky dough.
- Form cookies: Using a spoon, scoop small portions onto the baking sheet and gently flatten each cookie to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Cool and serve: Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally sweetened with fruit and safe for toddlers.
- You can substitute raisins with chopped soft dates or dried cranberries.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 1 gram
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
