Carrot Apple Millet Bites: A 5-Ingredient FPIES-Friendly Snack Toddlers Love
Ingredients
Makes 12 bites.
- 3/4 cup cooked mashed carrot about 2 medium carrots, steamed and mashed smooth
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup millet flour
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed carrot, applesauce, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until smooth and glossy.
- Add the millet flour. Stir with a sturdy spoon until a soft, scoopable dough forms. It should be slightly tacky but hold together when pressed between your fingers.
- Let the dough rest for 5 minutes. The millet flour needs this time to fully absorb the moisture, and the bites will hold their shape much better.
- Using a small cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll gently between your palms to form 12 small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Press the tops down slightly with the back of a spoon. This helps them bake evenly and gives a nicer finished look.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops feel firm to the touch.
- Let the bites cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. They firm up beautifully as they cool, so resist the urge to taste test too early.
Notes
Top 9 allergen free as written. See substitution table on the blog post for swaps. Skip maple syrup for babies under 12 months. Store cooled bites in an airtight container for up to 5 days refrigerated, or freeze for up to 3 months.