A while ago, I announced the birth of my sweet niece, Mia Jean, in a post entitled Cookies For Mia Jean.
The gist of it was that all the rules go out the window as you fall head over heels in love with something so pure as fresh from the oven babyness.
This was her way back yonder…
Funny thing, the cookies for Mia Jean didn’t come from me. They also did not come from the rotten Mr. Christie either. Do you know what’s in “Your baby’s first cookie”? That is the slogan the Mr. Christie folks use for their classic arrowroot cookies. How about a little partially hydrogenated soybean oil and high fructose corn syrup to name two ickies.
Mia’s super star momma Carly, now back at work full time, is making just sweet enough healthy cookies for the little M-Star.
Now, since Carly is back at work and still has that little one with the devilish giggle, I am writing these words of love to introduce these cookies. She did, however, send over the recipe for the bestest of the best baby cookies you ever did taste.
Incidentally, they also make really good Auntie Meghan Cookies too.
2 eggs (see notes below)
2 cups ground almonds
1 cup spelt flour or brown rice flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup flaxseeds, ground
1 cup finely grated vegetables of choice ( zuchinni, carrot, yam or a mixture all work well)
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine melted oil and sugar/syrup.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Shape small cookies for little hands on your cookie tray.
- Bake no more than 15 minutes.
- The cookies should be soft and stay softish for several weeks in an airtight container and freeze well.
17 responses to “Baby Cookies For Mia Jean”
How sweet! Your niece is adorable. And those cookies look fab, I think I would like them too :)
Oh my goodness, she’s getting so big already! Where does the time go? I love that her Mom and Dad are starting her out on such a healthy path. Just think of all the new Moms and Dads who will read this and feed these cookies to their babies instead of the packaged garbage!!! That just makes me happy :-)
I know the love you are referring to well. My nephew is 2 years old & he is the love of my life. The cookies sound good, but I am an aspiring vegan so I’ll leave this cookie goodness for someone else : )
ohhh thanks for sharing this!! I have a 7 month old and currently am making all his purees and foods. I know he will be onto cookies soon, so I am bookmarking this :)
aww she is absolutely precious I love seeing healthy babies!
What a cuttie :O) Her name is really sweet too!
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
It makes me happy to see people making food for thier babies instead of buying all of that packaged junk!
How sweet is that face! :) what a proud aunt you are. I will have to keep these in mind for the future, veganized! ;)
Thanks!! I love making food with my kids. My 4-yr old is getting a headstart on nutritional info, he knows that the “white stuff” is the “unhealthy stuff.” This is a wonderful looking recipe – I’m going to try it this weekend!
she is too cute!!
These sound like great cookies for adults too! Such amazing ingredients:)
She’s precious. As if a year has passed already!!
These cookies sound delightful
Awesome! All of our diets changed dramatically when it was time to start feeding Jordan solids (he’s now 18 months and living in a vegan home, although his grandmother likes to feed him eggs ;-) ). I will definitely try these (but will omit the eggs since I don’t have any ;-) ). As for sweetener, palm sugar should be a good option as well. It’s rare that I find other moms as particular as I am when it comes to feeding baby (now toddler)! Incidentally, he loves your rice “cwackers”.
This post made me smile (I want to kiss those cheeks!), then I got to Erin’s comment and laughed. To my ears it sounds like Jordan says “ca-cos”. (Almost rhymes with “taco”.) Funny that in our family, “gamma” corrupting him means the occasional egg and small tastes of salmon, whereas in other families it’s cake and cookies. Like Meghan said to Carly, most parents give their kids “waaaaaay worse”. Grandparents too. :)
I just made these this afternoon. I love how simple and easy they are to make yet they are full of flavour. They are fantastic!!! Well done, Carly (and Meghan too)!
Yay!!! Save some, I’ll bring the tea and we’ll call it a date. We’re long overdue!
Hi, These sound delish. Can the coconut oil be substituted? I don’t like the taste. I know! Crazy! :-)
Hi! At what age would a baby start eating solid foods like these cookies? Thanks!
Hi Jasmin! I break down my perspective on food introductions here: https://www.meghantelpner.com/blog/baby-food-introduction-purees-solids-and-meal-time-practices/. I think you’ll find that post very helpful!