These are very simple. They can be adapted in so many ways that the combinations are only limited to your imagination!
Below: Uncooked cookies
Ingredients:
3-4oz sweet potato puree
1 cup instant oats
1 tsp cinnamon
Method:
1. Combine all of the ingredients until they begin to stick together. Add more oats if the mixture is runny.
2. Form into 1 " balls
3. After placing the balls onto a baking sheet (I used parchment paper for easy cleanup), press with a fork to flatten some. The cookies really will hold whatever shape they are cooked in and don't expand much.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Essentially, you are just heating them so that the oats absorb the liquid and soften. The cookies will be chewy.
5. Store in an airtight container. As there are no preservatives, I recommend keeping them in the fridge. They are totally save to carry in a bag at room temperature for a couple of hours, though!
Some ideas for variations:
• Bananas, applesauce or pureed carrots in place of the sweet potatoes
• Add raisins, dried fruit, coconut, chocolate chips, peanut butter, nuts, or honey to add a little something special! Keep in mind the age of the child who will be eating these cookies as not all ingredients are recommended for all babies (especially nuts and honey).
• Spread in a baking sheet rather than rolling into balls and bake. Then slice after cooling and eat as granola bars.
• Roll into 1/2" balls and do not flatten for small granola bites
What changes did you make to this recipe? Comment below!
Some ideas for variations:
• Bananas, applesauce or pureed carrots in place of the sweet potatoes
• Add raisins, dried fruit, coconut, chocolate chips, peanut butter, nuts, or honey to add a little something special! Keep in mind the age of the child who will be eating these cookies as not all ingredients are recommended for all babies (especially nuts and honey).
• Spread in a baking sheet rather than rolling into balls and bake. Then slice after cooling and eat as granola bars.
• Roll into 1/2" balls and do not flatten for small granola bites
What changes did you make to this recipe? Comment below!
Below: Finished cookies
