Quinoa Oatmeal Toddler Cookies

I was trying to get some nutrients into my picky toddler. This recipe has the benefit of iron and vitamins from the baby cereal plus protein from the quinoa.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 85 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
• ¾ cup infant oat cereal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.

Step 3

Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; add to butter mixture until dough is just mixed. Fold in oats and quinoa. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet, approximately 2 inches apart.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.