Peanut Butter Jelly Cookies for Babies and Toddlers: Made With No Refined Sugar

Finding nutritious and baby-friendly treats can be challenging, especially when avoiding refined sugar and processed ingredients. These Peanut Butter Jelly Cookies are a wholesome and delicious vegan snack and dessert for babies, made with just four simple ingredients, almond flour, banana, peanut butter, and no-sugar jam. They’re soft, nutrient-dense, and perfect for baby-led weaning (BLW) or toddler snacks. I made them with a heart shape in the middle to make a cute Valentine’s Day Cookie

With the natural sweetness of banana, healthy fats from peanut butter and almond flour, and the fruity goodness of sugar-free jam, these cookies provide essential nutrients while being easy to hold, chew, and digest. Plus, they’re gluten-free and dairy-free, making them suitable for little ones with food sensitivities. These are excellent cookies for on the go snack or daycare lunchboxes.

Why These Cookies Are Great for Babies and Toddlers:

No Added Sugar – Naturally sweetened with banana and fruit jam, these are the perfect dessert for babies and a yummy Valentines Day Treat.
Soft and Baby-Friendly – Easy to chew, making them perfect for early eaters and BLW.
Nutrient-Packed – Provides healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins.
Allergy-Friendly – Made with almond flour instead of wheat, ideal for gluten-sensitive babies. These cookies are vegan, egg-free and dairy-free.
Easy to Make – Only four ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes!

Nutritional Benefits:

Almond Flour – High in healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E, which support brain development.
Banana – Provides natural sweetness, fiber, and potassium, aiding digestion and muscle growth.
Peanut Butter – Packed with protein and healthy fats for sustained energy and growth.
No-Sugar Jam – A great way to introduce fruit flavors without added sweeteners. Try making them with my Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam!

Tips for Success:

-Try using runny peanut butter for easier mixing.

-Make sure to chill the dough for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.

-Use the other side of a kitchen utensil to make a heart shape in the inside of the cookie. You can also use your thumb if you want to form a circle.

-When adding the jam, I recommend adding it to a small ziplock, cutting off tip and piping it on cookie.

-If you would like to store cookies on countertop, I recommend adding jam right before serving. The cookies also taste great on their own. Once you add jam, make sure to store in a ziplock or container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to Serve These Cookies:

For Babies (6+ Months) – Break into small, soft pieces for easier chewing.
For Toddlers – Serve whole as a nutritious snack or breakfast option.
For the Whole Family – Enjoy as a healthy, homemade treat with a cup of milk or yogurt.

What you need:

Ziplock or Piping Bag

Substitutions:

Almond flour- Can be replaced with oat flour.

Banana- I don’t recommend replacing the banana in this recipe.

Peanut Butter- This can be substituted with almond butter or sunflower seed butter.

Strawberry Jam- You can use any no-added sugar jam that you prefer or make my homemade strawberry chia jam.

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some more baby desserts you can check out:

Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Coconut Banana Cookies

BLW Applesauce Cookies

Carrot Oat Cookies