Banana Date Cookies

April 8, 2025

20 minutes

super easy

11-12 cookies

Banana Date Cookies- Soft, Easy, 3-Ingredient Cookies for Little Ones 9 Months & Up

These Banana Date Cookies are a soft, naturally sweet treat made with just three simple ingredients: ripe banana, soft dates, and almond flour.

The banana date combo is amazing and I love that I can mix them up in under 10 minutes. Plus, my little one loves helping mash the banana and shape the cookies, it’s become a fun little baking moment we share! With just 3 ingredients they come out so delicious, your kids will love them! They’re quick to make, free from added sugar, and perfect for little hands. Whether you’re introducing solids, looking for a healthy toddler snack, healthy baby dessert or just want something wholesome and homemade, these cookies are the best.

Why You’ll Love These Banana Date Cookies:

  • Naturally Sweetened: Sweetness comes from ripe banana and dates, no need for added sugar.
  • Nutrient-Packed: Made with whole food ingredients full of vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats.
  • Soft and Chewy: Gentle texture ideal for babies and toddlers.
  • Excellent for Baby-Led Weaning (BLW): Easy to hold, soft to chew, and made with clean, simple ingredients, making them perfect for BLW.
  • Quick and Easy: Just a few ingredients and so easy to make.
  • Allergy-Friendly: These cookies are gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free.

 

Nutritional Benefits:

  • Banana provides potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, supporting heart health, energy production, and immune function.
  • Dates are rich in natural sugars, fiber, and antioxidants, offering energy and gentle digestion support.
  • Almond Flour contains vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats, great for brain development and sustained energy.

 

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve these cookies as a snack, part of breakfast, or even a healthy baby dessert.
  • Pair with some yogurt or fruit for a balanced toddler plate.
  • For younger babies (9 months+), break into small pieces or mash slightly for easier chewing.

 

What You Need:

Mixing Bowl

Baking Tray 

Parchment Paper

 

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

Peanut Butter Jelly Cookies

Coconut Banana Cookies

Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Healthy Apple Loaf

5 from 5 Reviews

Ingredients

Adjust Servings
1 ripe banana
4-5 dates (I use medjool)
1 cup almond flour

Directions

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Preheat oven to 350F. Remove pits from dates, add to small bowl and cover with boiling water for 10 minutes
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In the meantime add banana to a bowl and mash
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Drain dates, add them to the bowl, mash well and mix with banana
If you see any large pieces of skin from the dates, you can remove them.
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Add almond flour and mix
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Scoop mixture with a teaspoon and roll into balls, placing them on a baking tray with parchment paper
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Gently press down with a fork on each ball
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Bake for 10-12 minutes
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Make sure to let the cookies cool for 10-15 minutes before serving and enjoy!
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Notes

Storage instructions- can refrigerate in airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month
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