Healthy Toddler Cookie

Oh boy, it has been weeks since I've done any baking. Today my 20 month old was watching Sesame Street and started running around saying, "me cookie, me!" So I decided to try modifying a protein bar recipe to make a kid friendly cookie. This is a great catch-all base cookie. It is an easy 3 ingredients and only makes about 12-16 cookies. I did add flaxseeds to mine because I have FlaxFever! It's a low carb, high fiber seed and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (the good stuff). And let's face it, we could all use a little extra fiber! This recipe worked well for my toddler to help. It comes together so quickly and she really enjoyed being mommy's little helper!

Here it goes:

3/4 c of peanut butter

1 1/2 c oats

2 TBS honey

Optional: raisins, flaxseeds, chia seeds, nuts, ect. I added 3 tsp of flaxseeds to ours which was a great addition and I could have added even more!

Preheat to 375F. Mix all ingredients in a medium size bowl. 

Form into small balls. Place onto a parchment paper lined sheet. I use my silpat for all of my baking and I swear it's magic!

Bake them for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown. You'll know they are almost done when that warm peanut butter smell hits you, mmmmm! 

My little helper got bored during the ball forming stage. Can't find good help these days, sheesh!

Transfer to cooling rack and enjoy! They must be cooled and served with a tall glass of milk. Yum! Comment and tell me about what you put in yours.

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