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Easy Toddler Food Ideas! 3-Ingredient Toddler Bites Recipe! Egg Free – Dairy Free – Flourless!

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By far one of my most popular posts lately has been my post on how to make mini PB&J finger foods for your toddler who is learning to self feed. In keeping with the theme of easy toddler food ideas I am excited to bring you these amazing 3-ingredient toddler bites! They are incredibly easy to make and they taste really good too! Add in the fact that they are egg free, dairy free and flourless, and you’ve got a healthy toddler snack on your hands!

 

3 ingredient toddler bites recipe! Healthy alternative to cookies. Egg free, dairy free, flourless cookie alternative. Easy toddler snack idea, easy toddler food ideas.

 

These are a great substitute for cookies too! Your toddler may think you are supplying them with a yummy cookie, but you’ll smile inside knowing that you are actually delivering a nutritious snack disguised as a cookie! When it comes to toddlers, having easy toddler food ideas on hand is always a must.

 

3 ingredient toddler bites recipe! Healthy alternative to cookies. Egg free, dairy free, flourless cookie alternative. Easy toddler snack idea, easy toddler food ideas.

 

To make these 3-ingredient toddler bites you’ll need 3 simple ingredients:

  1. Two ripe bananas (old bananas work best!)
  2. 1 3/4 cup quick oats or Beech-Nut oatmeal
  3. 1 Beech-Nut Coldpurée pouch, I used banana, blueberry & avocado but you can use any kind you wish!

I specifically use Beech-Nut organic Coldpurée pouches because they don’t add any unnecessary ingredients. They make their baby food the same way moms would make it in their own kitchens. They begin by puréeing their fruits and veggies cold to maintain nutrients and flavors. Then, they remove the air to maintain nature’s colors without adding any artificial preservatives. The purée is then gently cooked to maintain vibrant colors and natural textures. No other baby food company does it this way!

 

3 ingredient toddler bites recipe! Healthy alternative to cookies. Egg free, dairy free, flourless cookie alternative. Easy toddler snack idea, easy toddler food ideas.

 

Begin by combining the 2 bananas and the quick cooking oats in a medium bowl.

 

3 ingredient toddler bites recipe! Healthy alternative to cookies. Egg free, dairy free, flourless cookie alternative. Easy toddler snack idea, easy toddler food ideas.

 

Mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until they are puréed and mixed together with the oats. Next, add in the Beech-Nut Coldpurée pouch and mix until well combined. If your mixture looks runny at all you can add in a little more oats until it holds together well.

 

3 ingredient toddler bites recipe! Healthy alternative to cookies. Egg free, dairy free, flourless cookie alternative. Easy toddler snack idea, easy toddler food ideas.

 

Form the mixture into balls and drop them onto a baking sheet that is either greased or lined with a non-stick cooking mat. You may also add in any extra ingredients to change up the flavors as you like. I added some raisins to half of my batch and left the other half without. You can also add in other things like cinnamon, golden raisins, dried blueberries, or whatever you wish! Just make sure you add them in small amounts so the mixture still holds together in a ball when formed.

 

3 ingredient toddler bites recipe! Healthy alternative to cookies. Egg free, dairy free, flourless cookie alternative. Easy toddler snack idea, easy toddler food ideas.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely and then serve. My daughter thinks these taste like banana bread. She gobbles them up. All four of my kids (ages 2-8) LOVE these. I love that these are a healthy and nutritious snack that they think tastes like a treat! My uncle even stopped by after these came out of the oven and popped one in his mouth. He was a big fan! These aren’t just easy toddler food ideas, adults love them too!

 

3 ingredient toddler bites recipe! Healthy alternative to cookies. Egg free, dairy free, flourless cookie alternative. Easy toddler snack idea, easy toddler food ideas.

 

One batch makes about 15 or so toddler bites depending on how big you make them. Since my youngest is 2 years old he does really well with bigger pieces. If your toddler is younger and is just learning to self-feed, I would advise making these into smaller balls and cutting the cooking time down.

 

3 ingredient toddler bites recipe! Healthy alternative to cookies. Egg free, dairy free, flourless cookie alternative. Easy toddler snack idea, easy toddler food ideas.

 

The Beech-Nut organic Coldpurée pouches come in a variety of flavors. I’m excited to try pairing their new pear, pumpkin and cranberry flavor with this recipe! One thing I love about this recipe is that you can easily change the flavor of the toddler bites by simply using different flavored Beech-Nut Coldpurée pouches! Now you’ve got some easy toddler food ideas that can be whipped up in no time!

I recommend introducing these toddler snack bites once your toddler has begun learning to self-feed. Ensure that your child has already been introduced to each ingredient before serving this recipe. You can consult your pediatrician before starting a new stage of food.

Beech-Nut’s Coldpurée pouches are available at BabiesRUs.com and Amazon.com.

 

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Easy Toddler Food Ideas! 3 Ingredient Toddler Bites Recipe! Egg Free – Dairy Free – Flourless!

Sarah | Must Have Mom
Easy 3 ingredient toddler food idea that is egg free, dairy free and flourless. Perfect for toddlers learning to self feed.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas old bananas work best!
  • 1 3/4 cups quick cooking oats or Beech-Nut oatmeal
  • 1 Beech-Nut Coldpurée pouch I used a banana, blueberry & avocado flavored pouch

Optional Mix-Ins

  • Raisins
  • Cinnamon
  • Golden Raisins
  • Dried Blueberries

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the bananas and oats. Mash bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth and mixed with the oats.
  • Add in the Beech-Nut Coldpurée pouch and mix until well combined. If mixture seems runny then add 1/4 cup oats at a time until mixture holds it's shape.
  • Form into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. *If making smaller bites then reduce cooking time.

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  1. Susan says

    September 28, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    This looks yummy, I would love to make this for my daughter. It looks like such a great recipe.

    Reply
  2. LauraOinAK says

    September 28, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    I’d so totally eat these for my own snack. Such a powerhouse of nutrition with 3 simple whole food ingredients to mix quickly.

    Reply
    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      October 3, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      I admit to having a few for myself at times.

      Reply
  3. Amy Desrosiers says

    September 28, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    I never thought to mix a toddler pouch to make no bake bites. This is great idea and one I need to try out.

    Reply
  4. Dawn Lopez says

    September 29, 2016 at 1:51 am

    These look so delicious I think I’d like them too! The Beech-Nut organic Coldpurée pouches sound like a great quality baby food too. I like using organic.

    Reply
  5. Janeane Davis says

    September 29, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    I like being able to use things for more than one purpose. The idea of using baby food to make meals is a great one.

    Reply
  6. Crystal says

    October 11, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    Healthy, easy and only 3 natural ingredients- how fantastic! Thanks for sharing with us at # HomeMattersParty 🙂

    Reply
  7. shelly peterson says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:54 am

    These look like really good and healthy snacks to make for my grandsons.

    Reply
  8. Lucie says

    February 2, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    These came out SO great! MY daughter loved them. How do you store them, for how long, and can you freeze them?? Thanks!

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    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      February 3, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      I am so glad that your daughter loved them. I store them in an air tight container but don’t keep them for longer than 3 or 4 days. I have not ever froze them before but I think you could easily do so after they are cooked and cooled.

      Reply
  9. hannah says

    March 9, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    So creative to use a premade puree + the other ingredients! I totally think these would work well as something to freeze and then take along on a car ride.

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    • Sarah Must Have Mom says

      March 9, 2017 at 11:22 pm

      Yes, they are great as a make ahead freezer recipe. Works perfectly for those grab and go snacks.

      Reply
  10. Fabiola says

    July 21, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    Can these be made with the baby food and cereal only?

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    • Sarah says

      July 21, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      I haven’t tried that before but you could definitely see how they hold together!

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