Banana oatmeal cookies are perfect for babies over 8 months, especially now that she has been enjoying solid foods for a couple of months. You might have noticed some awesome progress in her gross motor skills and pincer grasp. It’s amazing to see how she can now pick up things and put them into her mouth – she’s definitely exploring the world through taste!
But here’s the exciting part – she seems a bit bored with those smooth purees. It’s time to add some texture and fun to her meals. And guess what? These banana oatmeal cookies are just perfect for babies over 8 months! They’re not only yummy but also vegan and totally safe – no need to worry about sugar, salt, cow’s milk, or refined flour.
So why not let her enjoy these healthy treats and delight in her newfound eating adventures? Your little one will thank you for these delicious and nutritious cookies! 🍪🍌
Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies for Babies
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cup organic oatmeal
- 2 large ripe banana
- ¼ cup apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Method:
1. Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Line a baking tray with a greased parchment paper.
2. Powder 1 cup oatmeal in a grinder. Keep the rest aside.
3. Mash ripe banana in a mixing bowl. Add apple sauce, and whisk well. Add cinnamon and vanilla extract. Mix.
4. Add the oatmeal flour and remaining oatmeal to the wet ingredients.
5. Mix everything together using a fork or a spatula. The mixture will be slightly crumbly and dry in appearance.
6. Spoon onto a parchment lined baking tray. Press slightly so that the cookies cook evenly.
7. Bake for 15-17 minutes. Allow to cool down before transferring it to air tight container.
This recipe is also a great way to use up ripe bananas and to offer babies an alternative way to eat oats other than oats porridge. Another bonus – this is a great healthy cookie recipe for older kids too!
Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies for Babies
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup organic oatmeal
- 2 large ripe banana
- ¼ cup apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Line a baking tray with a greased parchment paper.
- Powder 1 cup oatmeal in a grinder. Keep the rest aside.
- Mash ripe banana in a mixing bowl. Add apple sauce, and whisk well. Add cinnamon and vanilla extract. Mix.
- Add the oatmeal flour and remaining oatmeal to the wet ingredients.
- Mix everything together using a fork or a spatula. The mixture will be slightly crumbly and dry in appearance.
- Spoon onto a parchment lined baking tray. Press slightly so that the cookies cook evenly.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes. Allow to cool down before transferring it to air tight container.
I’ll be traveling with my baby for 4 days. Do these banana oats cookies made from fresh banana have good shelf life?
Hi,
Yes, You can store in an airtight container and use for a week.
Hi… can I make this recepie on gas ? I don’t have oven. Also, can I add your dates powder to the recepie?
Hi Sneha,
Yes, you can add dates powder and make cookies using a pressure cooker 🙂
Hi there,
I stay in US, how do I buy your stuff?
Hi Ragun,
Thank you for the interest 🙂 We deliver our products overseas too. I request you to drop an email with your product list and address details to [email protected]. Our team will revert back to you with shipping charges and product charges.
How long can i keep in pressure cooker or how many whistles
Hi,
You can bake for 15 minutes in low flame (without whistle and gasket).
For how many days will the cookies last once stored in a airtight container?
It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. Fresh is always the best 🙂
Can I blend all the ingredients in a mixie?
Yes, but the outcome texture may vary 🙂
HI Dr Hema,
You are doing a great job. Many new mothers like me rely on your receipts.. Kudos.
Few clarifications..
Can I try this for my 8 months baby? Should I follow the three day rule for this too?
I have introduced banana and apple to her already but oatmeal I’m yet to introduce..
Also can you please mention the measure of oatmeal in grams? And is vanilla extract must for this recipe?
I don’t have it and I think it will be store bought and may have preservatives too.. Is that ok for a 8 months baby?
Please advice.
Hi Priya,
Thanks a lot for the appreciation 🙂 While introducing give little and then gradually increase the quantity if it has new ingredients. You can skip vanilla if required. You can add 200 grams of powdered oats and 50 grams of oats. It’s completely fine if the store bought oats is natural with no preservatives 🙂
They turned out great!! I made them for a 1 yo birthday, these were his first cookies and he didn’t stop asking for them until they were finished!!
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!! Ill definitely save it
All the best!
That’s really great to know Rocio 🙂 Thank you dear.
Hello, Excellent recipe ! Please tell for how many days can these cookies be stored, and whether they should be kept in the fridge. Thanks
Hi Zara,
Thank you dear. These cookies can be stored in refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
can we bake them on a non stick pan as i dont have an oven
Hi,
Yes, non stick pan can be used to make cookies , but try in small batches first. Making cookies with pressure cooker would be a better option.
Hi mam,
Where do we get organic rolled oats. Can you mention any brand pls.
Hi Suvarna,
Please find link below to organic oats from our product list. It’s 100% organic with no preservatives. Hope you like it.
Link – https://goo.gl/SraKXa
Where can we get apple sauce? Do we make that as well at home?
Yes dear, its rather quick check here https://www.mylittlemoppet.com/applesauce-recipe-without-sugar/
Plz start selling them
Sure dear, we also want to start doing that soon. Will keep you posted.
How many cookies does this mixture make?
Around 5-6 cookies dear. Hope you like the recipe.
Could you sell these kind of healthy biscuits? Since I am a working woman I don’t find time to make all these.
Reena, many moms have approached us about this and I am really hopeful to start this soon.
Once baked will the cookies be hard or soft? Mine were soft like banana bread
Hi Anu, It will be a little chewy and soft because of the banana
Are these supposed to be chewy? Or crispy?
The cookies are chewy..they are soft and not crispy. They stay good for about a week at room temperature.
Loved the recipe.. I will surely try this. Just one doubt what does the apple sauce contain?
Hi Anuthama, thanks for that dear, apple sauce is made by stewing apples and pureeing them.
Hi Anythama, thanks for that dear, apple sauce is made by stewing apples and pureeing them.
Hi could you sell these kind of healthy biscuits through your online shopping store? I couldn’t find time to prepare these at home
Hi Reena, we will consider your suggestion, thank you.
For how many days we can store..
The shelf life is short dear as we are not using preservatives. 4-5 days.