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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes » Sweet Potato Cookies (with chickpeas)

    Sweet Potato Cookies (with chickpeas)

    By Min On July 28, 2020, Updated June 19, 2022

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    three sweet potato cookies for babies stacked on a wooden board

    These super moist sweet potato cookies made with just 5 wholesome ingredients, including chickpeas, oats, and chia seeds, are perfect for babies and toddlers.

    Soft and easy to grab, and packed with nutrients, these cookies are wonderful for baby led weaning and for those moving forward from purees to textured food.

    three sweet potato cookies for babies stacked on a wooden board
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    • Sweet Potato Cookies for Babies
    • Ingredients
    • How to Cook Sweet Potatoes
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Cook's Tips
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Other Baby-Friendly Sweet Potato Recipes
    • Sweet Potato Chickpea Cookies

    Sweet Potato Cookies for Babies

    I LOVE creating baby recipes with sweet potato. It's one of the perfect first foods as it's easy to manage when cooked properly and so nutritious!

    These cookies are really really soft and moist, easy to grab, and contain many essential nutrients, including iron, healthy fat, vitamin A, potassium, and fiber.

    Whether you're doing baby led weaning or purees, this recipe is one you'll want to have in your arsenal.

    If you're looking for another quick and easy baby-friendly cookie recipe, check out my 3 Ingredient Banana Cookies (3 ways).

    These peanut butter chickpea cookies are pretty awesome too ;).

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    Ingredients

    all the ingredients for the sweet potato chickpea cookies laid out on a white background

    Sweet Potatoes. Since it does take some time to cook, I highly encourage you to roast a bunch ahead of time. That way you can enjoy it throughout the week!

    Or cook in the Instant pot!

    You can also use other winter squash like butternut squash or pumpkin. Kabocha would be really good too! Ooh purple sweet potatoes!!

    While fresh is better because it has more texture, you can use canned if looking for a shortcut. Just make sure sweet potatoes is the only ingredient.

    Chickpeas. Can also use any white bean. If using canned, look for no-salt-added.

    Related -EVERYTHING you need to know about Beans for Babies

    How to Cook Sweet Potatoes

    roasted orange sweet potatoes on a baking sheet with parchment paper

    Roasting is by far the best way to cook this delicious vegetable for these baby-friendly cookies. Magic truly happens in the oven as the roasting process caramelizes the sweet potatoes bringing out their natural flavor and sweetness!

    It does take a long time though so that's why I recommend roasting several to enjoy throughout the week.

    1. Scrub the potatoes.
    2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
    3. Pierce all over with a fork or knife.
    4. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes to an hour, until super tender and easily mashable.
    5. Peel the skin and mash!

    If you make extra extra, you can use it to make this creamy sweet potato pasta sauce!

    Step By Step Instructions

    process shots with all the ingredients in a blender on the left and after blended with chia seeds stirred in on the right

    1. Add the oats to the food processor/blender first. Then add the rest of the ingredients except for chia seeds. 

    2. Stir in chia seeds.

    sweet potato cookies laid down on baking sheet with parchment paper before baking

    3. Transfer the batter to a baking sheet. I like to use a small ice cream scooper, but you can also use a spoon.

    4. Working with slightly wet hands, gently push down the batter to flatten. Bake!

    Cook's Tips

    five baked cookies on a wooden board with mashed sweet potatoes, chickpeas, oats, and chia seeds
    • The batter is pretty thick and sticky. So when it comes time to flatten the cookies slightly, wet your fingertips a little bit (not too much!).
    • Be careful not to overcook. They just need to spend a little time in the oven to firm up.
    • These cookies are not very sweet but plenty sweet for babies, who have more tastebuds than us adults. If you'd like a little extra hint of sweetness, you can add maple syrup, banana, or unsweetened applesauce.

    Serving Suggestions

    scooped batter of these baby friendly cookies scooped with a spoon on top of blender

    Oh you are so going to love the batter after all the ingredients have been blended together! Instead of turning it into cookies, you can serve as a dip with vegetables, sauce for pasta, or spread for bread/tortilla, to suggest a few.

    You can add water, milk, or even breastmilk to thin out the batter to desired consistency.

    When baked as a cookie, you can top with nut or seed butters, tahini, melted butter, etc. for extra protein and/or healthy fat!

    Storage Suggestions

    a close up shot of the sweet potato cookies with a bite taken out of it

    These sweet potato cookies will get sweeter over time, you'll see.

    Store in an airtight container for 1-2 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Or you can freeze for up to 3 months using this method.

    Other Baby-Friendly Sweet Potato Recipes

    • Spinach Sweet Potato Blender Muffins
    • Loaded Southwestern Quinoa Sweet Potatoes
    • One Pot Vegetarian Mexican Lentils
    • Vegan African Peanut Stew

    For SIMPLE, REALISTIC tips and strategies for adding variety to your child’s diet, join my FREE email series! you’ll also receive a super handy Vegetable and Spice Pairing chart!

    three sweet potato cookies for babies stacked on a wooden board

    Sweet Potato Chickpea Cookies

    These super moist sweet potato cookies made with just 5 wholesome ingredients, including chickpeas, oats, and chia seeds, are perfect for babies and toddlers.
    4.98 from 43 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 cookies
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Equipment

    • Oats
    • Blender
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup (50g) rolled oats
    • 1 cup (220g) cooked, mashed sweet potatoes, about 1 medium potato
    • ½ cup (70g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons chia seeds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Add the oats to the food processor/blender first. Then add the rest of the ingredients except for chia seeds. 
    • Blend until smooth. If going to enjoy as a dip, spread, or sauce then add liquid of choice (water, milk, breastmilk) etc. to thin out the batter to desired consistency.
    • Stir in chia seeds. Combine well.
    • Using a mini ice cream scooper or a spoon, transfer the batter to a lined or greased baking sheet. You'll end up with 8-9 cookies.
    • Wet your fingertips a little bit and gently push down the batter to flatten slightly. 
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.

    Notes

    • The batter is pretty thick and sticky. So when it comes time to flatten the cookies slightly, wet your fingertips a little bit (not too much!).
    • Be careful not to overcook. They just need to spend a little time in the oven to firm up.
    • These cookies are not very sweet but plenty sweet for babies, who have more tastebuds than us adults. If you'd like a little extra hint of sweetness, you can add maple syrup, banana, or unsweetened applesauce.
    • Serving suggestions: top with nut or seed butters, tahini, melted butter, etc. for extra protein and/or healthy fat
    • Store in an airtight container for 1-2 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Or you can freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 2363IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.8mg
    Course breakfast, snack, dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    Comments

    1. Faye says

      June 24, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! I substituted flaxseed because I didn’t have chia seed and then I added about 1.5 Tb of maple syrup for that they are more of a “treat”. Just tried the batter and even I want to eat them!! Can’t wait for my toddler to try them for dessert tonight!

      Reply
    2. Parmjot says

      June 02, 2022 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Hi there, I have some bags of baby purée I need to use up. Could I use sweet potatoe purée instead of a baked sweet potatoe?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Min says

        June 02, 2022 at 8:41 pm

        I haven't tried but I imagine it will work!

        Reply
    3. Amritha says

      May 09, 2022 at 4:03 pm

      Hello Min,

      Is it okay to substitue chickpea with black/brown chickpea?

      Reply
      • Min says

        May 10, 2022 at 9:05 am

        Oh wow! I've never tried black chickpeas before! Do they taste similar to the white ones? I imagine it will work but the color will be a lot darker. You can also use any white beans

        Reply
    4. Natalie says

      February 05, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Can you use oat flour instead??

      Reply
    5. Anna says

      February 05, 2022 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      I don’t usually write reviews, but I just had to say THANK YOU for your amazing recipes. They are “realistic” recipes that parents can include in their daily lives, with simple ingredients and quick prepping. They have made my life so much easier with my two little ones and have taught me that healthy doesn’t have to be expensive and time consuming. Thank you thank you thank you!

      We tried these baby cookies today and they were so easy to make. My 6.5 month old was getting frustrated and discouraged with baby led weaning, and these cookies helped us get the confidence boost (and nutritional goodness) we needed! I couldn’t believe how easy it was for him to eat. Can’t wait to get my toddler to try them out!

      Reply
      • Min says

        February 05, 2022 at 8:51 pm

        Thank you so so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write this incredibly encouraging message! I'm so glad you guys are enjoying these cookies and my recipes!

        Reply
    6. Amber says

      December 11, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      Hello. Do you need to pre-soak the chia seeds before use in the recipe? Thank you in advance!

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 11, 2021 at 8:25 pm

        hi! no need

        Reply
    7. Christina says

      November 18, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      4 stars
      Had some leftover roasted sweet potatoes so decided to give this a try. It was a hit with my daughter for snack time! The only thing I would do differently next time would be to blend the chickpeas first before adding in the mashed sweet potatoes. It didn't blend too well when I had everything in there because the batter was so thick. But could be because my blender isn't that strong haha. But great recipe and will be making more of this!

      Reply
      • Min says

        November 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm

        Thank you so much for this feedback!

        Reply
    8. Andi says

      November 10, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      These are so easy to make and are seriously the best mess free, healthy snack for my toddler. He LOVES them.

      Reply
      • Min says

        November 10, 2021 at 7:30 pm

        So happy to hear!

        Reply
        • Frankie says

          March 04, 2022 at 8:11 pm

          Hi! I have a bag of bob’s red mill chickpeas. Do I have to soak r the chickpeas overnight first?

          Reply
          • Min says

            March 05, 2022 at 3:30 pm

            Hi! Yes if you using dried beans you want to cook first. Here's a post that I believe you'll find helpful - https://www.mjandhungryman.com/beans-for-babies/

            Reply
    9. Emily says

      November 10, 2021 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      These are amazing! I think I probably ate more of these than my daughter during baby-led weaning because they're so filling and nutritious! Added almond butter after I warmed them up and they are amazinggggg

      Reply
      • Min says

        November 10, 2021 at 3:11 pm

        That's what I do too!! love it!

        Reply
    10. Laurie says

      November 10, 2021 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      Wow! These are AWESOME--no more need to buy overpriced packaged kids snacks that often have a lot of added sugar or have little to no protein and fiber. This is our go-to cookie recipe-thanks Min!!

      Reply
    11. Liz S. says

      August 12, 2021 at 11:34 pm

      5 stars
      My almost 14 month old loves these! Sweet potatoes are one of the few things he's not finicky about, so these have been a consistent hit for the past couple of months. I froze most of the batch, and they defrost beautifully to pack for daycare.

      Reply
      • Min says

        August 14, 2021 at 9:32 am

        Thanks for sharing mama! So glad these are a hit!!

        Reply
    12. Hnin says

      July 29, 2021 at 8:49 am

      Hi,
      Does the chickpea have to be cooked first?

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 31, 2021 at 8:40 pm

        Yes! I like to use no-salt-added canned

        Reply
    13. Heidi says

      August 24, 2020 at 11:22 pm

      5 stars
      Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats for this recipe? If so, is the amount the same? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Min says

        August 26, 2020 at 5:26 pm

        You can since you're turning it into flour and yes the same amount 😉

        Reply
    14. Bella says

      August 07, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      Hi Min, if I use butternut squash instead of sweet potato, do you suggest adding a little sweetener? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Min says

        August 08, 2020 at 7:01 am

        Hi! Yes you can. I would maybe add a little bit of mashed banana, applesauce, honey (if your child is over 1), or a splash of maple syrup

        Reply
    15. Ally says

      August 05, 2020 at 8:44 pm

      Hi Min,
      I don’t have chia seed. Can I substitute with something else?
      Btw, a big fan. 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        August 08, 2020 at 7:02 am

        Hi Ally, Thank you so much! You can use other seeds (like flax, hemp) for that extra boost of healthy fat or you can leave it out completely

        Reply
    16. Ayalah Levi says

      August 02, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these for my baby. He loved it!

      Reply
      • Min says

        August 03, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        YAY!!! SO glad to hear 😉

        Reply
    17. Kati says

      July 28, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      Hello! Thank you for sharing this recipe! Are the chickpeas dried or are they from a can? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 28, 2020 at 1:49 pm

        from a can for convenience. You can use dried just be sure they're cooked

        Reply
    18. Anna Lisa says

      July 28, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      How many does this recipe make?

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 28, 2020 at 1:49 pm

        8 cookies. You can easily double or triple the recipe 😉

        Reply
    19. Charmaine says

      July 28, 2020 at 11:09 am

      Hi Min, is it ok for me to omit the chickpea for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 28, 2020 at 1:53 pm

        I'd substitute with other beans before omitting completely. You can try adding more oats too. Unfortunately, haven't tried making these without the chickpeas so can't tell you exact measurements. But if you, do let me know how they turn out!

        Reply

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