Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites

Kids can be harsh critics. I remember my best friend’s daughter ordering a deconstructed taco at our local Mexican restaurant and it taught me something about how kids can be with food. She was more than willing to have a pile of meat, cheese, and a plain tortilla on her plate.  What she didn’t want was for it to be wrapped in the taco shell. So, based on this example, I would highly recommend trying to serve your kids the same foods in different form.  These Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites specifically address those kids who may not eat a hot bowl of soft oatmeal, but would love a morning “cookie.”

Sometimes the easier something is to eat, the more likely kids are to eat it. I venture to think perhaps my friend’s daughter did not like the idea of losing all of her taco toppings as she tried to consume it all together. Kids are much more likely to eat something that’s bite sized, easy to manage and reminds them of another favorite food.

So, call them “breakfast cookies,” call them “Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites,” or whatever you think it will take for your kid to at least try them, and I think you’ll find you have a winner. I think your entire family will enjoy these and don’t hesitate to dip them or spread them with a little almond butter or peanut butter. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites are so versatile they can be a kid approved breakfast or a grown up approved snack.

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites are a delicious poppable bite sized delivery method for oatmeal that your kids will love. A great kids breakfast idea.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Servings 6 People

Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1 Large Egg
• 3 tbsp. Honey or Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsp. Chia Seeds
• 2 tbsp. Ground Flax Seed
• 1 and 3/4 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven to 375 degrees
   

   Mix together the egg, applesauce honey (or maple syrup) and cinnamon.
   

2. Add the Chia, flax, oats, and baking soda.  Mix everything together.  Using a 1 tbsp. scoop, scoop heaping table spoons of the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
   

3. Form the heaps into little round bites resembling cookies (see photos). They will not spread. The shape they are is the shape they will be after baking.
   

4. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Recipe makes 24 bites. A serving is 4 bites.
   

Recipe Notes

Calories calculated using My Fitness Pal.

Nutrition Facts

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bites

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.