The Best Baked Apples BLW Recipe For Baby and Toddler
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Can Baby Have Raw Apple
Babies can be introduced to raw apples BLW from around six months of age, provided the apple is prepared safely in an age-appropriate way to minimise a choking hazard.
It is essential to wash and peel the apple thoroughly before offering it to your baby. To make it suitable for a six-month-old, slice the apple into thin, manageable slices so that your baby can grab and chew easily.
Alternatively, you can grate the apple to create a soft texture for a perfect finger food that is easier to handle for those new to solids.
Always supervise your baby while eating, and avoid offering whole apple slices that might be difficult to chew or swallow safely. If you’re unsure or worried, bake the apple first if serving in slices.
Benefits of Apple For BLW
Apples provide excellent benefits for babies practising baby-led weaning. They are rich in essential nutrients such as vitamin C, dietary fibre, and antioxidants, which support healthy immune function and digestion.
The natural sweetness and firm texture of apples make them appealing and easy for babies to grasp and chew, promoting oral motor development.
Introducing apples in their natural form, either steamed or raw grated, encourages self-feeding skills and sensory exploration, all while providing a wholesome, low-allergen option suitable for early stages of BLW.
Other Apple Recipes For Baby
Apples are a yummy fruit ideal for baby led weaning and can be prepared in a variety of ways to keep mealtimes interesting.
Try steaming apple slices until soft for an easy finger food and simple recipe, or baking apple wedges with a sprinkle of cinnamon for a naturally sweet treat. A great way to add sweetness to any meal.
Apple Weetabix muffins are another excellent option and great recipe, combining fruit and cereal to introduce new flavours and textures.
Apple fritters made with grated apple provide a delightful, soft finger food that babies can easily hold to make an easy recipe for growing baby. A great option for baby’s age at 6 months old.
These recipes offer simple, wholesome ways to include apple in your little one’s diet. Great homemade baby food!
Ingredient information
Fresh Apples - I have used a pink lady apple for this recipe, but you can use a granny smith apple or a golden delicious apple or whatever you have.
Cashew butter and almond butter - These nut butters are great for weaning and a great alternative to a smooth peanut butter,
Yogurt - I have used a plain Greek yogurt for the recipe which is great for baby when starting to wean as there are no added sugars.
Berries - Berries are another great weaning ingredient. I have used strawberries, raspberries and blueberries for the recipe.
Flaxseed - A little added nutrition for the recipe, a great weaning ingredient that can be added to porridge or muffins.
Serving suggestion
This simple snack is great served as they are as a delicious snack, and a great introduction to apples to your little ones. You could serve as a delicious side dish alongside extra plain Greek yogurt for dipping if you like.
The apples can get quite messy so eating these at home as a snack would be helpful!
Other recipes you may like: Baked apple slices, Apple oat slice or Oats and apple cookies for baby.
Storage instructions
The apple recipe can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You will not be able to freeze the apples as they will not keep well in the freezer.
You can freeze the apple slices without any toppings for up to 3 months in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer bags.
To defrost leave the apples in the fridge overnight.
Once frozen you will not be able to refreeze,
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Baking tray - I have chosen to use a non-stick and BPA free baking sheet - they are easy to clean and, if you buy more than one, easily stackable and easily stored.
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Recipe | The Best Baked Apples BLW Recipe For Baby and Toddler
The Best Baked Apples BLW Recipe For Baby and Toddler
This is a great recipe for baby-led weaning. A fun way to serve apples to baby in a vibrant and interesting way.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to a medium heat of 180C or 350F. Prepare a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside.
- Take your whole fruit and an apple corer and core the apple removing the core and apple seeds. You can then decide to peel the apple or not.
- Cut your apple into 9 thin slices. Take your pieces of raw apple and lay onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Pop the slices of apples into the oven for 10-15 minutes until soft. Leave the apples to cool ideally to room temperature on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, take your apple pieces and spread 3 of the slices with cashew butter and 2 of the slices with almond butter. Decorate the cashew slices with the raspberries and strawberries and the almond slices with blueberries, strawberries and raspberry.
- Next, spread 3 of the apples with the yogurt. Sprinkle one of the slices with the flaxseed and decorate the other 2 with the blackberries.
Notes
Feel free to use the ingredients you want to tailor what your little one likes and needs. For example you can use just peanut butter instead of the cashew butter and almond butter.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
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