These healthy avocado cookies are perfect for kids or adults. They're super-healthy and easy to make, plus they're packed with goodness.
Wow – these avocado cookies certainly are bright green!
These super-healthy biscuits are perfect for kids and adults alike.
With only four ingredients that can be whipped up in minutes, and with the kids’ help, they make a great, healthy, portable snack.
Either add raisins to one half of the mix and chocolate to the other. That's what I did to make one more virtuous batch for the little ones.
You could also mix the chocolate and raisins together in the dough.
healthy cookies for babies and toddlers
For babies who are weaning, you can even leave out the raisins and chocolate.
You could also shape the avocado cookies into ‘fingers’ for easy snacking.
For older children and adults who have more of a sweet tooth, you may wish to sweeten them slightly.
Try adding a teaspoon of maple syrup, honey or agave nectar, though my family devoured them without any being added.
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Get the recipe for healthy avocado cookies
Avocado Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 avocado peeled and stone removed
- 1 cup (100g) oats
- ⅛ cup (25g) raisins optional
- ⅛ cup (25g) chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F / 160C.
- Mash the avocado in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and combine. Roll into balls and place on to a baking tray or cookie sheet. Press down lightly with a fork.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until they start to turn golden. Cool slightly on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Maman
Wearing my little one so tried these cookies as a snack for when we’re out. Perfect! I used raisins but not chocolate.
Steph
How long will these last? Do you think the could freeze?
Kate Hackworthy
Hi Steph, I think it would be best to make them and eat them within a few days. Freezing then thawing the avocado and banana will affect the texture and could make them soggy and fall apart. I hope you enjoy them!
Emma.R
Hey! Love the idea of these!
However avocado starts going quite ripe once it hits the air...I was just curious if these cookies have the same problem and how long do they last?
Kate Hackworthy
Hi Emma, these cookies didn't go green. We ate them over two days and they were just fine. Bright green and the avo didn't go brown at all. 🙂
Donna
I've just made a batch of your baby biscuits for my son to take to school with him to celebrate his birthday, they look great so fingers crossed they go down well 🙂
Louisa, Eat Your Veg
What an amazing idea to bake with avocado, all those good fats getting put to great use. And so simple too, totally fabulous use of an avocado. And I'm so going to try on my two, well and truly bookmarked. And a mighty fine 'Virtuous' entry to this month's Four Seasons Food too!
Kate Veggie Desserts
Hi Louisa. Avocados are brilliant, aren't they? Much better than butter! I hope your little ones enjoy them, and enjoy helping to make them. Thanks for running Four Seasons Food. 🙂
dina
these look delish!
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks Dina, I hope you get a chance to try them. 🙂
Vanesther - Bangers & Mash
What a wonderful idea. I love the colour of these cookies and I bet my children would gobble up a fair few of these! Brilliant entry for this month's Family Foodies challenge - thanks for sharing.
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks Vanesther. My kids didn't hesitate to devour them!
Javelin Warrior
Such an impressively short ingredient list and I love the color. And with the chocolate and raisins, what's not to love?
Kate Veggie Desserts
Thanks, they are simple, quick and healthy!