I recently discovered Oatmeal Apple "Cookies" - a very simple, very quick recipe for a toddler snack (although I have eaten a few of them myself). Luckily my daughter doesn't know what cookies actually taste like so she's quite happy eating these and calling them cookies.
You only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make them. This recipe is toddler and mom approved!
1/2 cup applesauce (I used homemade but store-bought is fine)
1 cup quick oats
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
any other add in ingredients you like (I used dried cranberries, but you could add nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, etc.)
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Roll into small balls and pat them into circles on an ungreased cookie sheet. They can be very close together since the cookies don't rise. Bake at 325 for 10-15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
These remind me of granola bars but they're soft enough for toddlers. If I made them smaller bite-size pieces, I think a baby could eat them too. Hope you enjoy this healthy kid friendly snack!
