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    MJ & Hungryman ยป Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes ยป Healthy Sweet Potato Cookies

    Healthy Sweet Potato Cookies

    By Min On July 13, 2022, Updated August 31, 2022

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    These super moist sweet potato cookies are made with just 5 simple ingredients, and are perfect for babies and toddlers!

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    • Easy Sweet Potato Cookies
    • Ingredients
    • How to Cook Sweet Potatoes
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Tips for Success
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Other Baby-Friendly Sweet Potato Recipes
    • Healthy Sweet Potato Cookies

    Easy Sweet Potato Cookies

    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 flavorful sweet potato cookies or cakes are 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 easy recipe is one you'll want to have in your arsenal.

    These 3 Ingredient Banana Cookies and 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

    I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below.

    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!

    You can also use other winter squash like butternut squash or pumpkin. Kabocha would be really good too! Ooh and 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 cakes. Magic truly happens in the oven as the roasting process caramelizes the sweet potatoes bringing out their natural flavor and sweetness!

    While you meal prep, roast several to enjoy throughout the week. You can refrigerate for up to 5 days.

    1. Scrub the whole sweet 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. Once cooled, peel the skin and mash!

    This creamy sweet potato pasta sauce is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.

    You can also skip this step and use sweet potato puree.

    Sweet Potatoes for Babies

    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 or 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 sweet potato mixture 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 into small patties. Bake!

    Tips for Success

    five baked cookies on a wooden board with mashed sweet potatoes, chickpeas, oats, and chia seeds
    • Use room temperature or cold mashed sweet potatoes.
    • 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, unsweetened applesauce, or date syrup!

    Serving Suggestions

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

    As a dip

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

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

    Sweet Version

    This moist cookie is not very sweet, although plenty sweet for babies and toddlers. If you desire more sweetness, you can add ยฝ medium banana, 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup, honey, or date syrup.

    Once baked, you can top with nut or seed butters for extra protein and/or healthy fat.

    Savory Version

    Top the baked cookie with a dollop of sour cream, cream cheese, or yogurt. You can also leave out the cinnamon and stir in ยผ cup of grated cheese and chopped green onions prior to baking along with the chia seeds.

    Enjoy as a great side dish to any family dinner.

    You should also try these savory mini salmon cakes.

    Storage Suggestions

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

    Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container and keep on the counter for up to 2 days or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    You can also flash freeze and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

    Other Baby-Friendly Sweet Potato Recipes

    • Vegetarian Sweet Potato Lasagna
    • Creamy Sweet Potato Sauce
    • One Pot Vegetarian Mexican Lentils
    • Vegan African Peanut Stew

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

    Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating below and let me know how you liked the recipe! Your feedback means so much to me!

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    Healthy Sweet Potato Cookies

    These super moist sweet potato cakes made with just 5 simple ingredients, including chickpeas, oats, and chia seeds, are perfect for babies and toddlers.
    4.99 from 57 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
    • Mini Ice Cream Scooper

    Ingredients

    • ยฝ cup (50g) rolled oats
    • 1 cup (220g) cooked, mashed sweet potatoes, about 1 medium potato
    • ยฝ 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.ย 
    • 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.ย You'll end up with 8-9 cookies.
    • Wet your fingertips a little bit and gently push down the batter to flatten slightly.ย 
    • 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, unsweetened applesauce, date syrup
    • 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 | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 2363IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.8mg
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
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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, Iโ€™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. Joyce says

      December 28, 2022 at 3:20 pm

      hi
      can i substitute the orange sweet potato to the korean sweet potato

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 30, 2022 at 7:10 pm

        I haven't tried but I imagine it would work, although korean sweet potatoes are starchier so may need to add a splash of milk

        Reply
    2. Ros says

      December 11, 2022 at 7:21 am

      Hi! Thanks for the recipe, I just cooked these and it is yummy. One question that I have isโ€ฆ how do I heat them up after I thaw them in the fridge??

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 12, 2022 at 8:41 pm

        We actually eat it cold but you can bring to room temperature or reheat very briefly in the microwave (otherwise will get soggy)

        Reply
    3. Rosario Vera says

      November 07, 2022 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      If I use chickpea flour, how much would it be?

      Reply
      • Min says

        November 09, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        I haven't tried so can't say for certain!

        Reply
    4. Jo says

      October 04, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      Hi can I substitute with regular flour instead of oats?

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 05, 2022 at 3:37 pm

        Sure but won't be as chewy

        Reply
    5. Jeanie says

      September 18, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      10 stars if I could! Kiddo-approved, and mom-approved for simplicity. Thanks so much, Min!

      Reply
      • Min says

        September 18, 2022 at 8:41 pm

        10 stars!!! The greatest complement! Thank you so much for sharing ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    6. Dipa says

      August 03, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      Love these!

      Reply
    7. Veronica says

      July 23, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      I LOVE every one of Min's recipes! Andrew's Grandma

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 23, 2022 at 4:05 pm

        Aww thank you so so much!! Means the world to me!

        Reply
    8. R says

      July 17, 2022 at 10:52 am

      Hi! Would it be possible to make this into a cake? Looking for healthy ideas for a cake smash! If so, do you have a suggested bake time?

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 17, 2022 at 1:31 pm

        No these won't work as the batter is too thick but check out my first birthday cake recipe!

        Reply
    9. Gerise says

      July 13, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing another yummy recipe that I know my kids will devour. I can't wait to make it!

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 14, 2022 at 6:56 am

        Hope you guys enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Mun says

      July 13, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      I steamed my sweet potato, forgot to put chia seed and theyโ€™re still tasty! Thanks for sharing the recipe

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 13, 2022 at 8:40 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for shraing!

        Reply
    11. Faye says

      June 24, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! I substituted flaxseed because I didnโ€™t have chia seed and then I added about 1.5 Tb of maple syrup for that they are more of a โ€œtreatโ€. Just tried the batter and even I want to eat them!! Canโ€™t wait for my toddler to try them for dessert tonight!

      Reply
    12. Parmjot says

      June 02, 2022 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Hi there, I have some bags of baby purรฉe I need to use up. Could I use sweet potatoe purรฉe 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
    13. 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
    14. Natalie says

      February 05, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Can you use oat flour instead??

      Reply
    15. Anna says

      February 05, 2022 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      I donโ€™t usually write reviews, but I just had to say THANK YOU for your amazing recipes. They are โ€œrealisticโ€ 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 doesnโ€™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 couldnโ€™t believe how easy it was for him to eat. Canโ€™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
    16. 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
    17. 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
    18. 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 bobโ€™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
    19. 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
    20. 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
    21. 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
    22. 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
    23. 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 ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    24. 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
    25. Ally says

      August 05, 2020 at 8:44 pm

      Hi Min,
      I donโ€™t have chia seed. Can I substitute with something else?
      Btw, a big fan. ๐Ÿ™‚

      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
    26. 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 ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    27. 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
    28. 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 ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    29. 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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