This recipe is part of our Good Square Meal campaign in collaboration with FareShare, the UK’s biggest food waste charity, to fund the distribution of up to 250,000 meals to children who need them most.

As part of the campaign, we’ve collaborated with baby weaning expert Shikha Gill, founder of My Little Food Critic, to create recipes based on Britain’s favourite regional delicacies.

These NO ADDED SUGAR cookies are inspired by the flavours of a Bakewell tart, a regional favourite from Derbyshire. They take just a few minutes to prep and are so delicious! The cherry compote is completely optional, they are delicious without. Loaded with protein, fibre and healthy fat, these are great for weaning babies. 

Four ingredient Bakewell cookies weaning recipe

Servings: 6 - 8 cookies 

Prep: 10 mins 

Cook time: 12 – 16 mins 

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana, medium sized
• 1 cup oats 
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• ½ tbsp almond extract

Optional: 

• A handful of cherries

Steps: 

1. Preheat oven to 170C / 350 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper
2. In a bowl, mash the banana  and then add the almond butter and almond extract, stir to combine
3. Next add the oats and combine until a soft dough forms
4. If making cherry compote, finely dice the cherries and then add to a pan with a splash of water and cook until soft. Use your thumb to create an indent in each cookie and then fill the indent with compote
5. Bake for 12 minutes for small cookies and 16 minutes for larger cookies  6. Store in an airtight container for 3 days

HAVE YOU HEARD: Nuby is partnering with Fareshare UK to help fund meals for children in need, per every pack of participating Good Square Meal tableware sold. Please see the Good Square Meal page on our website for full Terms and Conditions.