Healthy Oatmeal Toddler Breakfast Cookies Recipe
Healthy Oatmeal Toddler Breakfast Cookies are a nutritious and delicious snack perfect for little ones. Made with wholesome ingredients like gluten-free rolled oats, ripe bananas, and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies provide a balanced mix of fiber, protein, and natural sweetness. They are easy to prepare, naturally gluten-free, and can be customized with your favorite nut butter for added flavor and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1–1/4 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe medium banana, mashed (about 3.2 oz)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or any nut butter (unsweetened recommended)
- 1 egg (or 1 flax egg as substitute)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free rolled oats, mashed banana, unsweetened applesauce, peanut butter or any nut butter, egg, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended into a consistent batter.
- Form cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out cookie dough balls sized about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons each. Place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball gently with the back of the spoon or your fingers to approximately ½ inch thickness to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cookies turn slightly golden around the edges. Keep a close eye to avoid overbaking.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack or plate to cool completely before serving to toddlers to avoid burns and ensure best texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and optimal moisture.
- You can substitute the egg with 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water) for a vegan option.
- Ensure the nut butter is unsweetened and smooth to keep the cookies healthy.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 1 month.
- These cookies are ideal for toddlers but always supervise young children during eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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