Easy Apple Flapjacks Recipe With Cinnamon For BLW
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Can Babies Have Flapjacks
Babies can indeed enjoy flapjacks when made with a simple, no-added-sugar recipe that uses wholesome ingredients just like this apple flapjacks recipe, very similar to a traditional flapjack recipe.
This baby-friendly version typically includes rolled oats, yogurt, apple puree, and a little cinnamon for extra yummy flavour, great for baby and toddler.
Avoiding added sugars ensures the flapjacks are suitable for little ones, providing a nutritious, energy-packed snack that is easy to hold and chew during baby-led weaning.
These flapjacks offer a great introduction to new textures and flavours while keeping the ingredients simple and healthy.
Can You Put Apple In Flapjacks
Yes, you can put apples in flapjacks for babies following baby-led weaning principles.
Apples add natural sweetness and moisture to flapjacks while providing important nutrients like fibre and vitamin C.
It is best to use grated, pureed or finely chopped apples to ensure the flapjacks remain soft and easy to chew for your little one.
Avoid adding excess sugar or salt, keeping the recipe wholesome and suitable for babies.
Baking the flapjacks until golden brown and soft will help create a safe texture that encourages self-feeding and exploration.
Oats For Babies
Oats are an excellent choice for babies following a baby-led weaning approach due to their versatility and nutritional benefits.
Rich in fibre, oats support healthy digestion and help prevent constipation, which can be common during weaning.
They also provide essential nutrients such as iron, magnesium, and B vitamins, all vital for growth and development.
Oats have a naturally mild flavour and soft texture when cooked, making them easy for babies to handle and enjoy independently.
Their slow-release carbohydrates help maintain steady energy levels, supporting a busy and curious little learner.
Overall, oats are a wholesome, nutritious option that can be incorporated into a variety of recipes suitable for BLW.
BLW Oats Finger Foods
Oats make for excellent baby-led weaning finger food recipes due to their soft texture, ease of preparation, and nutritional profile.
They are naturally mild in flavour, which allows babies to explore different tastes when mixed with fruits or vegetables.
Oats are also a good source of fibre, vitamins, and minerals essential for a growing child’s development.
Their versatility enables them to be formed into small, manageable shapes such as oat balls or pancakes, making self-feeding simple and encouraging fine motor skills.
Oats are less likely to cause choking compared to harder finger foods, supporting a safer weaning experience.
Ingredient information
Porridge oats - Oats are so versatile and so great for so many baby-led weaning recipes, such as a simple porridge recipe or a to a tuna fishcake recipe.
Apple puree - I have used an apple puree from a baby pouch for this recipe for convenience. You can make your own apple puree using fresh apples such as Bramley apples or pink lady apples or you can use apple sauce instead.
Greek yogurt - Another great versatile ingredient perfect for baby-led weaning recipes such as mango and Greek yogurt pots or a Greek yogurt pizza base.
Cinnamon - I love to add cinnamon with apple it is such a great combination together. More great cinnamon and apple recipes such as apple fritter recipe or baked apple for baby.
Flaxseed - A great little ingredient for weaning. Flaxseed is a great to add into so many recipes such as a overnight oats recipe.
Serving suggestion
The apple flapjack recipe would be great served with extra Greek yogurt for dipping.
You could try adding a little apple purée, lemon juice or cinnamon or all to the yogurt for extra complimenting flavour. Great for those with a sweet tooth.
You can spread a little smooth peanut butter on the bottom of the flapjacks for added nutrition.
Other recipes you may like: Oaty bars, Teething biscuit, apple crumble or Oatmeal cookies.
Storage instructions
Once the cinnamon flapjacks have cooled and at room temperature, you can store the flapjack recipe in airtight containers large or small, in the fridge for up to 5 days.
The bars can be stored in airtight containers or a freezer bag and kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. Great for bringing out when you need them!
To defrost from the freezer, leave the bars in the fridge overnight. Once defrosted they will keep for 3 days in an airtight container.
Do not re freeze, once defrosted.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
9x9 square tin - A square rust-resistant non-stick baking tin - very versatile and can be used for your cake bakes or roasting meat and veg!
Large bowl - Definitely choose a stainless steel one - they are lighter than the stone or glass ones and very easy to clean.
Recipe | Easy Apple Flapjacks Recipe With Cinnamon For BLW
Easy Apple Flapjacks Recipe With Cinnamon For BLW
This is a great recipe for baby-led weaning. No added sugar just sweetened with apple puree and Greek yogurt. Great for older kids too.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to a medium heat of 180 C fan or 350 F. Line a 9x9 inch baking tin with baking paper. Set prepared tin aside.
- Pour the oats, apple puree, yogurt, flaxseed and cinnamon into a large bowl and mix together using a wooden spoon until combined.
- Spoon the flapjack mixture into the prepared cake tin and flatten evenly using the back of a spoon.
- Take your apple slices and space out evenly into 3 rows or 3.
- Sprinkle with a little more cinnamon over the apple slices.
- Pop into the oven on a baking tray for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooked cool in the baking dish and then cut into 6 slices.
Notes
This flapjack recipe is really easy to make dairy free, all you will need to do is use a dairy free plain Greek yogurt.
You can use this recipe as a base and switch up the fruit used. Other alternatives can be strawberry, pear or raspberry.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
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