Banana Bread Cookies
A super simple, on the go, reasonably healthy baked good. Great for something fun for the school or daycare lunchboxes.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30–35 minutes
Makes: About 20 cookies
Freezer friendly: Yes
Texture: Soft baked cookie
Age & Texture Guidance
Recommended for 12 months+ as these contain a little added sugar (the golden syrup).
12 months+: serve as a fun occasional snack or lunch box treat — the texture is soft enough for toddler bites.
For younger bubs, you can leave the golden syrup out — the cookies will be less sweet and a little firmer, or try one of our no added sugar bakes instead.
Allergens Present
Milk (butter), tree nuts (almond meal) and wheat (gluten).
Allergen Substitutions
Use a dairy free spread instead of butter, swap the almond meal for oat flour or extra wholemeal flour for a nut free version, and use a gluten free self raising flour blend if needed.
Why We Love This Recipe
• One bowl and simple pantry ingredients
• Naturally sweet thanks to ripe bananas
• Lunch box and on-the-go friendly
• Freezer friendly — bake once, snack for weeks
🔒 Premium Library Content
The rest of this article is part of the Starting Solids Library — your complete library of meal plans, recipes, guides and product reviews from paediatric dietitians.
Unlock Premium AccessAlready a member? Log in
You might also like
Banana Bread French Toast
A 5 minute prep, baked banana bread French toast that turns leftover bread into a protein-packed family breakfast — no added sugar and freezer friendly.
Chocolate Banana Bread
A glow-up for classic banana bread - Greek yoghurt makes it super moist and cocoa adds a chocolatey twist kids love. Freezes well for school lunches; best for ages 2+.
No Cook 5 Minute Baby Meal-Banana, almond and cinnamon smashed oats
A no-cook, 5-minute smashed oats breakfast with banana, almond and cinnamon — mum and dietitian created for a balanced, nourishing bowl with zero fuss.
