Apple Banana Oat Cookies
June 5, 2025
15 minutes
super easy
10-12 cookies
Apple Banana Oat Cookies – Soft & Wholesome for 8 months baby & Up
When your baby starts solids, it can feel like a whole new world of food discovery. You’re looking for options that are nourishing, soft, and easy to hold and still taste good enough for the whole family to enjoy. These Apple Banana Oat Cookies check all those boxes and more. They’re made with simple, healthy ingredients you likely already have on hand, and they’re perfect for babies 8 months and up, toddlers, and even older kids who want a quick, healthy snack.
These aren’t your traditional cookies. There’s no added sugar, no eggs, and no flour. Just naturally sweet fruit, hearty oats, and a splash of almond milk to bring it all together. They’re soft-baked and gentle on little gums, making them perfect for baby-led weaning (BLW) and early eaters who are transitioning to finger foods.
Plus, they work beautifully as breakfast cookies, mid-morning snacks, or a wake-up bite before a meal. You can even pack them in a lunchbox or keep a few in your diaper bag for easy on-the-go snacking.
Why Apple Banana Oat Cookies Are Great For Kids:
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BLW-friendly and easy to grasp
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Naturally sweet, tasty with no added sugar
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Soft texture for babies and toddlers. Easy for them to hold and chew.
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Allergy-friendly These are an excellent baby-friendly snack idea, that are allergen-friendly (dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free and can be made nut-free with oat or coconut milk).
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Meal prep approved – they store well and freeze beautifully.
Serving Suggestions:
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For babies 8–10 months: Serve broken into small, manageable pieces. Pair with a soft fruit like steamed pear or yogurt.
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For toddlers: Offer whole or halved. Add a little smear of nut butter or yogurt on top for extra nutrients.
What You Need:
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Ingredients
Adjust Servings
| 2 ripe bananas (the more ripe the better) | |
| 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce | |
| 1/4 cup almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice | |
| 1/2 tsp vanilla extract | |
| 1/2 tsp cinnamon | |
| 1 1/4 cups instant or rolled oats |
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