If you’re searching for the best healthy toddler snack recipes or easy healthier option that your little ones will actually eat, these sweet potato and banana choc chip cookies are a must-try. They’re soft, naturally sweet, and packed with nourishing ingredients—making them ideal for fussy toddlers, baby led weaning, and even grown-up snack time.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
These refined sugar free toddler cookies are:
- Toddler-friendly: Soft texture and natural sweetness = fuss-free snack time
- No refined sugar: Sweetened with banana, honey and maple syrup
- Nourishing: Full of fibre and vitamins thanks to sweet potato and oats
- Easy to make: One bowl, no mixer, minimal cleanup
Ingredients
Perfect for anyone looking for healthy finger foods for babies or nutritious snacks for toddlers.
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 2/3 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed (roasted or steamed)
- 1/8 cup honey
- 1/8 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup dark choc chips (or cacao nibs for a less sweet version)
Optional add-ins
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or hemp seeds for extra protein
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt to balance sweetness
Method
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mash the banana and sweet potato until smooth.
3. Stir in the honey and maple syrup.
4. Add oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and any optional add-ins. Mix until combined.
5. Fold through the choc chips.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts onto the tray and flatten slightly.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and set.
8. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge (up to 5 days) or freezer (up to 2 months).
**Tips for Success
- Use roasted sweet potato for extra flavour
- Swap choc chips for chopped dates to keep it 100% added sugar free
- Add hemp or chia for a protein boost
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