Classic Healthy Oatmeal Toddler Breakfast Cookies
These healthy oatmeal toddler breakfast cookies are a nutritious and delicious way to start your child's day, packed with fruit, oats, and optional healthy add-ins.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Medium bowl
- Fork
- Spoon
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe medium bananas
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
- ¼ cup shredded apple or zucchini
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup finely chopped berries e.g., blueberries, raspberries
- 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flax seeds
- A tiny pinch vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Mash ripe bananas thoroughly in a medium bowl until very smooth.
- Add rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and any optional add-ins to the mashed bananas.
- Stir all ingredients together until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto the baking sheet, then flatten and shape into small, round cookies (2-3 inches in diameter, ½ inch thick).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown and cookies are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or a few dark chocolate chips (for older toddlers). You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage.