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Soft Date and Oat Cookies (No Added Sugar) — A Naturally Sweet Snack for Age 2
Baked cookies sweetened only with ripe banana and soft dates, with no added sugar; a gentle, soft-textured snack for children aged 2 and over.
⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Fine rolled oats
- 2 piece Ripe banana (mashed with a fork)
- 6 piece Soft pitted dates (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and puréed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Soak the soft pitted dates in warm water for 10 minutes; drain and blend them into a smooth purée with a fork or blender.
- 3
Mash the ripe bananas well in a large bowl; add the date purée, olive oil and cinnamon and stir together.
- 4
Add the fine rolled oats a little at a time until you have a soft dough that can be shaped with a spoon, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 5
Using a wet spoon, place walnut-sized portions on the tray and gently flatten each one with your fingertip so the centre bakes through.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges turn lightly golden.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool completely; the cookies stay soft as they cool. Make sure they are just warm before serving, and offer them in small, soft bites under supervision.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Oats give your child slow-release energy and fibre, while dates add natural sweetness along with minerals such as potassium. Ripe banana holds the dough together and removes the need for any extra sweetener. With no added sugar, this snack is a gentle option in soft bites that little hands can hold on their own.
Maiyko's note
In the Maiyko kitchen we love simplicity and natural flavours; these cookies rely on the fruit's own sweetness instead of added sugar. Keeping the ingredients homemade and serving them in small bites is the kindest way for little palates. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
60
kcal
2 g
protein
10 g
carbs
2 g
fat
2 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.