Baked Apple Cinnamon Bites
Soft, warm baked apple pieces with a hint of cinnamon. A naturally sweet finger food dessert that encourages self-feeding.
Ingredients(4)
- 1 medium sweet apple (Gala or Fuji work well)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions(9 steps)
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F.
- 2
Peel and core the apple, then cut into small wedges or cubes.
- 3
Toss apple pieces with melted coconut oil and cinnamon.
- 4
Spread in a single layer in a small baking dish.
- 5
Add water to the bottom of the dish.
- 6
Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- 7
Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes until very soft.
- 8
Let cool until safe to handle. Test softness - should squish easily.
- 9
Cut into appropriate finger-food sized pieces.
Nutritional Highlights
- -Apples provide fiber and vitamin C
- -Cinnamon may help regulate blood sugar
- -No added sugar - naturally sweet
- -Healthy fats from coconut oil
Age Appropriateness
Great finger food dessert for 10-12 month olds. Pieces should be soft enough to gum easily.
Introduction Tip
Baked apples are much softer than raw. Always test the softness yourself before offering to ensure baby can gum them safely.