🍪 Soft-Baked Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower Cookies

A nutritious snack loved by little hands❤️.

These soft-baked cookies are packed with wholesome ingredients and are perfect for toddlers. They’re naturally sweetened, full of fiber, and gentle enough for little tummies🫶!

✨ Why We Love Them:

• Soft and easy to chew
• Veggie-packed (hello, cauliflower!)
• Naturally sweet
• Freezer-friendly and perfect for batch prep

🍌 Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana (mashed)
• ½ cup pumpkin purée (canned or fresh)
• ½ cup steamed, mashed cauliflower (well-drained)
• 1 cup oat flour (or quick oats, like to mix both if I have both on hand!)
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground flaxseed
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 1–2 tbsp nut or seed butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower — for healthy fat)
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup, honey (if baby is over 12 months) or date syrup (optional, based on sweetness preference)
• ¼ tsp baking powder (optional — adds a light puff)
• Pinch of salt (skip for babies under 1)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the banana, pumpkin, and cauliflower until smooth.
3. Stir in oats, cinnamon, flaxseed, vanilla, nut/seed butter, syrup, baking powder, and salt (if using).
4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow oats to absorb moisture.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly with a spoon.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.

🧊 Storage Tips:

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight or reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.

Each soft-baked banana, pumpkin & cauliflower cookie (about 2 tablespoons, with a batch of 12) has approximately:

• Calories: 63
• Protein: 1.9g
• Fat: 2.1g
• Carbohydrates: 9.8g

These values are based on estimated average nutrition for each ingredient, including 2 tbsp nut butter and 1 tbsp of maple syrup

Disclaimer: I am not a pediatrician, nutritionist, or medical professional. This recipe is based on my own experience as a parent and what has worked for my child. Always consult your child’s pediatrician before introducing new foods, especially if your child has allergies, dietary concerns, or is under 1 year old. Be mindful of common choking hazards and modify textures as needed for your child’s age and development.