Pear Oat Nutty Puff Cookies

A toddler-friendly snack made for early eaters (and busy parents)

When you’re feeding babies and toddlers, texture matters just as much as ingredients. Too crunchy? Hard pass. Too sticky? Mess city. Too sweet? Not ideal.

These Pear Oat Nutty Puff Cookies hit that sweet spot: tender, cakey, naturally sweet, and made with real ingredients you can feel good about. They’re especially great for little ones who are learning to eat - and for parents who want easy, repeatable snacks that actually get eaten.

Why parents love these soft pear oat bites

• Soft + cakey (not crunchy)
  These are designed to stay tender, making them perfect for early chewers and toddlers still mastering textures.

• Naturally sweet from fruit
  Ripe pear adds gentle sweetness without relying on refined sugar.

• No peanut butter mess
  Finely crushed Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs act like a nut “flour,” delivering nut exposure without sticky hands or globs of peanut butter.

• Easy to repeat (which matters)
  Early allergen introduction works best when it’s early and often. These bites are simple enough to make again and again - no complicated steps, no special equipment.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pear purée
  (Steam a ripe pear until soft, then mash or blend)

• 1 cup rolled oats
  (Quick oats work well for an even softer texture)

• ½ cup Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs, finely crushed

• 1 egg
  or flax egg: 1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• Optional: 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
  (Depending on age and preference)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix the pear purée and egg until well combined.

3. Stir in oats, crushed Nutty Puffs, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.

4. Scoop small mounds onto the baking sheet and gently flatten with the back of a spoon.

5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until just set.

6. Cool completely before serving.

Texture note (important!)

These bites are meant to be soft and tender, not crisp. If they feel cake-like, you did it right.

Storage tips

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days

• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months — perfect for batch baking and busy weeks

A snack that grows with your child

These soft pear oat bites are great for babies exploring solids, toddlers on the move, and parents who want snacks that feel nourishing and realistic. Whether you’re focused on texture, nutrition, or building consistent exposure into your routine, this is one of those recipes you’ll come back to.

Because the best snacks aren’t just healthy - they’re the ones your child will happily eat again tomorrow!