Sesame Cherry Chews
By Danielle Shea-Tan, MS, CHHC
Functional Family Nutritionist
A tasty (and nutritious) oatmeal cookie that you can whip up in minutes!
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Chewy oatmeal cookies are yummy, but aren’t necessarily synonymous with healthy nutrition - until now! In this recipe, Danielle has transformed the traditional sugary oatmeal cookie into a nutritious power oatmeal cookie that’s just as sweet, chewy and comforting as its less healthy cousin. You’ll be adding in creamy sunflower butter, naturally sweet tahini and crunchy sesame seeds to give the cookies a healthy dose of protein and healthy fats - as well as loads of B vitamins and minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron. If cow’s milk doesn’t agree with your tummy, you’re in luck! Just two small cookies provide as much calcium as ¾ cup of cow’s milk!
Sesame Cherry Chews
Yields
15 - 20
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/4 c tahini
- 1/4 c sesame seeds
- 1/2 c sunbutter (also known as sunflower seed butter)
- 1/4 c applesauce
- 1/4 c maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp. Celtic sea salt
Optional
Optional additions for toddlers and grown-ups: 1/4 c enjoy life chocolate chips, 1/4 c dried cherries, minced
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375℉
- In a medium-sized bowl, add all ingredients and mix very well so that the oats and sesame seeds are saturated with the wet ingredients. If serving baby, keep the chocolate chips out of the mix until after you make a couple of plain cookies for baby. If the cherries are minced, you can include them in baby’s cookie batter.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie mix on cookie sheet. Use a fork to flatten slightly.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Once removed from oven, cookies should harden a bit and be less delicate.
For the ages
For Babies: BLW
A little cookie that’s fun to eat for little ones while still providing valuable nutrients.
Portion Size:
1 cookie
Ingredients:
plain sesame chew, minced cherries (optional)
Serving Tip(s):Serve one plain sesame chew in tiny bowl and let baby enjoy!
For Babies: Traditional
A nutritious cookie you can be excited to share with your baby as she transitions to solid foods.
Portion Size:
1 cookie
Ingredients:
plain sesame chew (for older babies) with or without minced cherries
Serving Tip(s):Once your baby transitions from purees to solid foods, you can chop up a plain sesame chew into ¼ inch pieces (approximately the size of a pea) and serve in a mini bowl.
For Toddlers
Your toddler will be giddy about eating these cookies for breakfast!
Portion Size:
1-3 cookies
Ingredients:
sesame cherry chew with chocolate chips and minced cherries
Serving Tip(s):Serve one to two chocolate cherry sesame chews in a happy bowl and let your toddler gobble them up!
For Grown-Ups
Cookies that are both delicious and nutritious enough to eat for breakfast.
Portion Size:
2-3 cookies
Ingredients:
sesame cherry chew with chocolate chips and minced cherries
Serving Tip(s):Pair two chocolate cherry sesame chews alongside your favorite beverage such as iced tea or hot coffee and enjoy!
Happy Eating!
Danielle Shea-Tan, MS, CHHC
Functional Family Nutritionist
Danielle is passionate about helping families ditch processed foods and start making real, wholesome food that is both simple and delicious. She blows our minds with fascinating "nutritional nuggets" about foods and herbs. Danielle also recently wrote a book called "52 Small Changes for the Family," an inspiring guide that helps families make one small change each week to improve their overall happiness and health. You can learn more about Danielle at HealthyMamas.com.
