ToddlerBites
- AgeFrom 9 months
- Time10 minutes
- DifficultyEasy
- TextureSoft
- Free frompeanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten, shellfish
Ingredients
- 1 ripe plantain (yellow with black spots)
- 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
How to make it
- Peel plantain and slice into 1/4-inch rounds
- Heat butter in pan over medium heat
- Cook rounds 2-3 minutes per side until golden
- Cool on paper towel
- Serve once safe to touch
⚠️ Serving it safely
Serve warm, not hot, and test the texture: it should squash easily between your finger and thumb. Cut and serve to suit your child's age and eating skills, and always supervise eating.
Tips
- Use very ripe plantains for sweet flavor
- Great source of potassium
Easy swaps
- Bake at 400°F for 15 min for less oil
- Sprinkle cinnamon for variety
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Get ToddlerBites freeA note on this recipe. General guidance, not medical advice. Cut and serve to suit your child's age and eating skills, and always supervise eating. Children with allergies, medical conditions or feeding difficulties need an individual plan — talk to your pediatrician or health visitor.
