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Banana oat cookie rounds
Mash, mix, and shape soft banana-oat cookies together.
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A little plan for play
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One ripe banana, half a cup of rolled oats, a pinch of cinnamon, a bowl, a fork, a spoon, and a baking tray.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult checks ingredient labels for allergies, prepares a clean tray, and heats the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Everyone washes hands.
Adult's role: Stay beside the child, handle the oven and hot tray, and check the cookies are cool before serving.
Let's make it happen
- An adult peels the banana. Mash it in a bowl, then stir in the oats and cinnamon.
- Spoon small mounds onto the tray and press them into flat rounds.
- An adult bakes until the rounds are set and lightly browned, checking after 15 minutes. Let them cool before eating seated together.
Make it simpler: Watch an adult mash the banana and help stir the oats.
Clean up: Wash utensils and surfaces. Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Check oats and cinnamon for suitability and allergies. Avoid raw mixture; keep children away from the oven and hot equipment.